Dhyana is the seventh limb of yoga which is built upon asana which is the physical posture, pranayama which is the breath control, pratyahara which is the control of senses with moving of the focus to the inside, and dharna which is concentration. The word Dhyana originates from Sanskrit word “dhyai” meaning “to think of.”
Buddhist meditation is a practice that has been a central element of Buddhism for thousands of years. It is a mental and spiritual discipline aimed at cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight. It is the practice of working with the mind, intentionally. There are different Asian words that translate to “Meditation”. Those words include Bhavana- which […]
Zen meditation, also known as Zazen, is a form of meditation that originated in Zen Buddhism. It involves sitting in a specific posture and focusing on the breath or a particular point of concentration. Zazen Meditation is actually an ancient Buddhist tradition that dates back to the 7th century, corresponding to the Tang dynasty. From […]
Meditation chairs are so important because it makes your meditation more comfortable. These chairs help you sit for long periods of time with different postures or Mudras while meditating. Whether the situation is to meditate or work in an office or sleep in bed. You do not cover yourself for work if you have not […]
Om is a mantra or vibration. It is usually chanted at the start and end of a yoga session. This mantra has come from Hinduism and Yoga. So this mantra is believed to have high spiritual and creative power. But in spite of this, om meditation can be performed by anybody. It is a sound […]
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the major deities of Hinduism. Here are some facts about the festival: There are several stories behind the celebration of it. Here are a few of them: Importance Fasting on Maha Shivratri Fasting on Maha Shivratri is an important aspect […]
The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by the great saint Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century while he was imprisoned. Legend has it that he wrote these 40 verses in just 40 days, fueled by his unwavering faith in Lord Hanuman. Today, it is recited by millions worldwide to find strength in difficult times. “Chalisa” comes […]
Want to get rid of mental stress, have a sound sleep, ditch excess body weight, workout harder, eat healthier, have better concentration, need better immune system etc. all in one single swoop. Meditation might provide you with all of these things. As per the experts at the Centre for Spirituality and Healing situated at the […]
In Sanatan Dharma, applying Tilak on the forehead is considered very auspicious. Scientific studies have also been done about the benefits of applying Tilak. Apart from the religious meaning, many benefits of applying Tilak on the Forehead have been told in the texts and stories. In Hinduism, This tradition and belief have been going on […]
The story of Indian culture and its rituals is sung all over the world. According to Indian philosophy, especially in Hindu culture or the forefathers of Hinduism, the sacramental spiritual truth was deeply recognized and deeply reviewed by life. They found that from the arrival in the uterus to the surrender in the funeral pyre, […]
Chitta Prasadanam, as laid out by Maharishi Patanjali in his famous Yoga Sutras, is a pearl of valuable and powerful wisdom that may help us maintain a peaceful, beautiful, and blissful mind structure, no matter what the actions of others. In yoga, Chitta is defined as the mind-stuff and Prasadanam means the act of creating […]
Mantra is a sound used in meditation or yoga practice. Chanting mantras is a branch of yoga that leads to deep meditation. The repetition of mantras to deepen the meditative aspects is called “Japa”. In Hinduism, the word representing the complete mantras of all the gods and goddesses is called Beej Mantra. The essence of […]
Tantric Meditation is no different Science. There are thousands of meditation practices running across the globe. Tantric Meditation is one of them yet different. The meditation works on spiritual sexuality by liberating energy. Its traditional practice extends the psyche and enacts awareness related to Kriya yoga. Through reflection, the yogi actuates the chakras, liberating shakti […]
Visualization Meditation is nothing much different. In each article, I keep telling about the benefits of meditation for a happy and prosperous life. Many of our ancestors believe that whatever happens to us is due to the vibes we send to the universe via our imagination. Well, many people and I agree to it, we […]
Vedic Meditation famously called Transcendental Meditation (TM) alludes to a particular type of silent mantra Practice. There are enormous types of meditation practices are done across the globe. Vedic meditation is one unique form of meditation practice performed by many. However, it is no similarities with other types of conscious practices. To rehearse Vedic Meditation, […]
Meditation has been in our practices for thousands of years though Primordial Sound Meditation is least heard commonly. Primordial Sound Meditation or PSM can help in achieving a deeper intellectual level through sound waves and music.We usually hear music when we do not feel healthy. Moreover, we even take help from music to motivate us […]
Do you know that regular practice of meditation has many beneficial effects on the emotional, mental and intellectual development of our children? Yes, many studies suggest that meditation can help children develop positive traits, better attentiveness in the classroom, self-control, respect for others, empathy, reduce stress and depression, bringing more creativity and clarity. Meditation for […]
How good it idea is, to meditate while walking. Walking meditation is a good option for this. It is an art that teaches you to be aware as you walk. You can do this anywhere or while walking in the park.This meditation is done with open eyes and an active body. However, this is quite […]
