Meditation

[Hdier]

Has anyone ever tried meditation? I want to try it, but I'm not sure how, and I'm not sure how much it really helps.

Thanks in advance,
BF

[InterPersonality]

Yep, I have tried and greatly enjoy meditation.
I am dismayed that more people do not employ same as part of their mental health regime particularly in the west where social custom and spiritual philosophy (theology) seem to frown upon an exploration of the inner self.
I have been lucky enough to experience meditation styles from many traditions. Each ultimately aims for the same outcome, a detachment from ego – the pre-occupation of the incarnate self.
For those who wish to achieve a fast track experience of Samadhi, the state of awareness of self beyond the senses I recommend Binaural entrainment, using sound and or light pulse to encourage the brain to move from Beta state (thinking and doing) down through Alpha, Theta, Delta and Gamma states. Few people get to Delta let alone Gamma but conscious Theta is a real blast – the universe is a horny place when you discover there is so much more than our senses report.
For improved healing, concentration and general wellbeing a half hour ‘visit’ to Alpha every day will change your life no matter who you are.

[Hdier]

For those who wish to achieve a fast track experience of Samadhi, the state of awareness of self beyond the senses I recommend Binaural entrainment, using sound and or light pulse to encourage the brain to move from Beta state (thinking and doing) down through Alpha, Theta, Delta and Gamma states. Few people get to Delta let alone Gamma but conscious Theta is a real blast – the universe is a horny place when you discover there is so much more than our senses report.
For improved healing, concentration and general wellbeing a half hour ‘visit’ to Alpha every day will change your life no matter who you are.

Can you reapeat that in laymans terms?

[Nomad]

Get comfortable, keep your back straight, chin up just a tad, breathe in for a five count, hold for a two count, exhale fully for a five count, keep eyes closed, try not to think of anything. (That'll take awhile, don't get frustrated) repeat. Do it for just a few minutes every day, gradually increasing times, concentrate of breathing, big belly breaths.

Meditation is one of the most important parts of my life. All that knowledge? All that information? Inside meditation, everything your have ever done is available. It makes Filemaker Pro or Oracle look like a 3x5 card index.

-Nomad

[Henry]

Get comfortable, keep your back straight, chin up just a tad, breathe in for a five count, hold for a two count, exhale fully for a five count, keep eyes closed, try not to think of anything. (That'll take awhile, don't get frustrated) repeat. Do it for just a few minutes every day, gradually increasing times, concentrate of breathing, big belly breaths.

Meditation is one of the most important parts of my life. All that knowledge? All that information? Inside meditation, everything your have ever done is available. It makes Filemaker Pro or Oracle look like a 3x5 card index.

-Nomad


You focus on the breathing...the sensations and controlling of breathing...

[bubbles]

Sort of. I don't know what is considered meditation (by meditation, you probably mean it in the traditional way). I've tried meditating by sitting in a dimly-lit room (usually my bedroom) and just not thinking about anything or doing anything. I try to relax my muscles, and be aware ("be mindful") of the present moment and not think about anything else. It really helps to relax when you're stressed or tired and just need to recharge but have a hard time taking a nap.

[Jpegsus]

Has anyone ever tried meditation? I want to try it, but I'm not sure how, and I'm not sure how much it really helps.

Thanks in advance,
BF

Been meditating for about a year now i got started with Alan Watts teaches meditation, he has a unique view on the methods compared to any other western practices.

[davai]

I'm not sure how much it really helps.


The physical, biological and social effects are already well documented in science. More recently a lot of work has been done on brain activity and plasticity - confirming that long-term practice slows cortical thinning and improves functions involved with cogntive/emotional processing. Short-term practice also yields surprisngly positive results. The idea that we can actually 'grow a soul' is not that far fetched if you look at the neuroscience.

[sentientbeing]

Loving-Kindness meditation increases activity in the left pre-frontal cortex, an area associated with positive emotions.