If you’re having some issue
with your meditation, do not
get disheartened too easily. It
could be a matter of small, subtle
changes that could allow
you to get on the right track. Here
are a few...
If you’re having some issue
with your meditation, do not
get disheartened too easily. It
could be a matter of small, subtle
changes that could allow
you to get on the right track. Here
are a few methods to the common meditation problems people cite as reason for discouragement in their course.
How To Meditate If Sitting Cross-Legged is Uncomfortable…
Some people are victims on
the misconception that meditation is
usually practiced only while sitting
cross-legged. Many instructors are very strict about this too.
Personally, I feel if a position makes you uncomfortable, it’s not right
for meditation. I’d rather sit on a comfortable chair or anywhere else (so long as I keep my
spine straight), instead of
creating distractions for myself by deliberately sitting in a
distressing position.
How to Meditate If You Can’t Stop Thinking…
It is a highly common problem that
most beginners face - that they
can’t stop thinking. Remember - no one is expected to stop
thinking all together, but
instead focus on a certain train of thought. If you think your mind wandering to
noises in the surroundings, or what went down in the day, or other miscellaneous wandering, try to focus on something specific such as your breathing. You could also try chanting some encouraging/relevant
words to channelize your thoughts.
For example - say ‘Freedom’,
‘Be Free’, or something that is
purposeful with every breathing
cycle.
What If Your Stomach Growls While
You’re Meditating…
Okay, this may sound funny and
might even remind you of that
embarrassing moment when your
stomach went grrrmmmp when you
were trying to impress your
date, but during meditation it shouldn’t be a cause of worry. The stomach
growling may actually be an
indication of relaxation. It is
because, often when tension is
released, it goes towards the
stomach or bowel. This might
produce grumbling sounds, that are
completely normal. However, if you find it really distracting, you may meditate with music in the background to cover up the sounds.
If You Can’t Follow A Meditation
Routine…
Many beginners find it difficult to attach a routine to their
meditative practice. They find it difficult to devote time at a fixed time for a set period everyday. Though this is actually helpful, it isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. If looking for a fixed time is difficult, squeeze in time for meditation between two
routine tasks such as bathing
and wearing clothes, or clothes and make-up/shoes, etc. If even that doesn’t work, you can do
periodic short sessions of meditative exercise during the day whenever you find time. These micro-sessions should be substituted with a complete session at the end of your
day whenever you find enough time.
When you take up meditation, it
is important to acknowledge that
you may not be successful overnight;
mastery comes with time, and therefore, perseverance is important. Even when you find
yourself failing miserable, don’t quit immediately - try another type of meditation for it might work better for
you. Over time, you’ll
definitely improve and see the benefits of this art.
Read more: http://www.meditationtoday.com.au/free-meditation-troubleshooting-tips/
get disheartened too easily. It
could be a matter of small, subtle
changes that could allow
you to get on the right track. Here
are a few...
If you’re having some issue
with your meditation, do not
get disheartened too easily. It
could be a matter of small, subtle
changes that could allow
you to get on the right track. Here
are a few methods to the common meditation problems people cite as reason for discouragement in their course.
How To Meditate If Sitting Cross-Legged is Uncomfortable…
Some people are victims on
the misconception that meditation is
usually practiced only while sitting
cross-legged. Many instructors are very strict about this too.
Personally, I feel if a position makes you uncomfortable, it’s not right
for meditation. I’d rather sit on a comfortable chair or anywhere else (so long as I keep my
spine straight), instead of
creating distractions for myself by deliberately sitting in a
distressing position.
How to Meditate If You Can’t Stop Thinking…
It is a highly common problem that
most beginners face - that they
can’t stop thinking. Remember - no one is expected to stop
thinking all together, but
instead focus on a certain train of thought. If you think your mind wandering to
noises in the surroundings, or what went down in the day, or other miscellaneous wandering, try to focus on something specific such as your breathing. You could also try chanting some encouraging/relevant
words to channelize your thoughts.
For example - say ‘Freedom’,
‘Be Free’, or something that is
purposeful with every breathing
cycle.
What If Your Stomach Growls While
You’re Meditating…
Okay, this may sound funny and
might even remind you of that
embarrassing moment when your
stomach went grrrmmmp when you
were trying to impress your
date, but during meditation it shouldn’t be a cause of worry. The stomach
growling may actually be an
indication of relaxation. It is
because, often when tension is
released, it goes towards the
stomach or bowel. This might
produce grumbling sounds, that are
completely normal. However, if you find it really distracting, you may meditate with music in the background to cover up the sounds.
If You Can’t Follow A Meditation
Routine…
Many beginners find it difficult to attach a routine to their
meditative practice. They find it difficult to devote time at a fixed time for a set period everyday. Though this is actually helpful, it isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. If looking for a fixed time is difficult, squeeze in time for meditation between two
routine tasks such as bathing
and wearing clothes, or clothes and make-up/shoes, etc. If even that doesn’t work, you can do
periodic short sessions of meditative exercise during the day whenever you find time. These micro-sessions should be substituted with a complete session at the end of your
day whenever you find enough time.
When you take up meditation, it
is important to acknowledge that
you may not be successful overnight;
mastery comes with time, and therefore, perseverance is important. Even when you find
yourself failing miserable, don’t quit immediately - try another type of meditation for it might work better for
you. Over time, you’ll
definitely improve and see the benefits of this art.
Read more: http://www.meditationtoday.com.au/free-meditation-troubleshooting-tips/
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