In just a few minutes: Gentle stress relief through Mantra Meditation
A Meditation, depending on the life situation and emotional Constitution to suit the current need to be adjusted and daily life spiritually enriching.
Accordingly, there is a variety of different ways to make meditation – the so-called Mantra-Mediation is one of them.
A Mantra to manifest
As the Name suggests, the focus in this Meditation on a particular Mantra.
The word “Mantra” comes from Sanskrit and means as much as saying, song, or hymn, and describes, in the traditional sense of a sacred syllable, a word or even a whole set.
Quietly the spirit repeated, whispered, spoken, or according to the healthy, can carry a Mantra spiritual power, and through frequent repetition, in the spirit manifest.
In the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda Mantras are very long an integral part, have been transferred to today and still have a high priority.
Mantras can be seen in the modern sense as a kind of mission statement, which includes an important core message, wishes, as well as positive beliefs.
Basically, each syllable, each word or each sentence that appears in a certain Situation is coherent, it can be used as a personal Mantra.
Of course, there are also some widely used Mantras in the Yoga-teaching a deep meaning.
OM – the most sacred of all Mantras
Probably the most famous Mantra is OM (A-spoke). This sound is a sacred syllable, which corresponds to the primordial sound, from the Vibration of the universe to be created.
OM is an integral part of many philosophies and faiths – Hinduism it is considered the holiest of all Mantras.
A suitable Mantra choose
First of all, a Matra, it must be determined which fits to the current life situation. If you feel like it, you can create a Mantra.
In most cases, it is ideal to use the words “I am…” and to add a major feature or a condition, you want to aspire to, in the end.
Appropriate Mantras could be:
- “I’m happy”
- “I am enough”
- “I am strong”
It is important that the wording is current. Because the brain gives the body the message that the desired condition has already occurred and he responded with the distribution of corresponding messengers.
By the power of thought you can put yourself in this state, Stress and anxiety leave behind, and with Confidence and positive energy to look forward.
Understanding of the Mantra
Who chooses a Mantra in Sanskrit, should be sure to understand the content, really. Because only in this way can develop the effect of the words in the body.
So Ham – I am
This Mantra, in Sanskrit, is A great way to breathe in and out: connect “So” by Inhalation and “Ham” on the Exhale.
Also, this Mantra is very soothing and can help to focus on the Moment and to internalize it: I am enough exactly as I am.
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Longer Mantras play
In the case of a complex and longer Mantra, it can help, if this runs during the Meditation in the Background, quietly, so that you can to remain relaxed and focused without having to look cramped on each syllable.
Loka Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu for more mindfulness
Translated, this means the Mantra: “May all beings be free and happy. And I may contribute with my thoughts, words and deeds in the best possible way.”
Thus, the Mantra contains an essential core philosophy of the Yoga doctrine: All living beings are one; all life is interconnected.
Thus, the Mantra, to remember that everyone can contribute, through his words and actions to the common good. Mindfulness and compassion are the basic properties to be conveyed.
First the breathing, then the Mantra
An appropriate Mantra have been selected, you can start the Mediation. You should be carried out in a quiet, undisturbed place in a comfortable sitting posture.
Concentrate at the beginning of the Meditation for a few moments on your breathing. Watch how the air flows deep into your lungs and out through your mouth again escapes.
You let-free, and low flow and feel how your breathing will calm and your body with every Raise and Lower of the abdominal wall more relaxed.
The body is deeply relaxed, it is time for the recitation of the Mantras. On what type and what volume level you get, this again is up to you.
You can do it quietly in your mind repeat it quietly in front of you herflüstern or hum, sing it or say it out loud. It is only important that you choose the way that feels best for you.
Gratitude to internalize
For Mantra Meditation, not a specific length is provided. If you lose yourself in this deep relaxation quickly, you can set a Timer and take you back up again.
The Meditation ends with a few deep, conscious breaths, during which you repeat your Mantra again and all the wonderful people, opportunities, and Because of to thank that you’ve encountered in your life already.
This gratitude does not meet the body with feelings of happiness, but it can help to be after the end of the Meditation, not of negative emotions such as Stress and anxiety overcome.
Cornelia Bertram
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