Mindful Meditation, Healing From Within
"Everything that happens in your mind is reflected in your body. So, meditate on the good!" -T.K.V. Desikachar.
Have you thought about including
meditation in your yoga practice? If you think that meditation is only about sitting for hours like a statue in the perfect lotus pose, you are
quite mistaken. Meditation is a way to open your heart and mind to
healing light.
Meditation: A continued or extended thought; reflection; a contemplation of spiritual matters. In the yogic context, meditation, or dhyana, is defined more specifically as a state of pure consciousness or being. In essence a reflection of who or what you are - your connection with the universe and the divine.
I came across an article shared on yogajournal.com titled, "Positively Healing" by Carol Krucoff, that I would like to share.
She quotes TKV Desikachar: “ A lot of people are confused about yoga. Yoga is definitely not just posture.
Americans typically use the word “yoga” to mean “posture,”A lot of people are doing postures, but are they happy? They can do a
beautiful posture, but their life is a big headache.” Mastery of yoga is
really measured, Desikachar says, by “how it influences our day-to-day
living, how it enhances our relationships, how it promotes clarity and
peace of mind.” Read more . .
I think that finding the right meditation practice is a very personal thing. There are many ways in which to meditate, so find what feels right for you and don't become discouraged. It takes practice just like all the other postures in yoga. Even finding 5 minutes in your day to meditate can ultimately change the way you feel about things, yourself and others. If you would like more concrete ideas of how other people have found success in their meditation practice, you may find some helpful suggestions listed in "Let's Meditate", a beginners guide to meditation practice, by Mara Carrico.
