MEDITATION FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

If there was only one thing I could urge people to do that had the power to make them Happier and Healthier – what would it be?

It’s not a pill, it’s not an exotic food, it doesn’t cost anything, or require specialised equipment, and you don’t need anyone’s permission.  Regular meditation is the one thing you could start doing today to improve your Life. 

You might be thinking ‘It was too hard’, ‘I didn’t notice any improvements’, all excuses borne of the fear of coming face to face with the innermost core of yourself, your Soul. 

The benefits of meditation have been well researched and documented and include increased immune function, emotional balance, fertility, lower blood pressure and inflammation and relief from insomnia, addictions and pain.  Beyond this, meditation provides a vital link between the physical and the eternal spirit you.  I believe we all yearn for a deep and conscious connection with our Souls, this is the hunger that we try to feed in our search for the ‘more’ that we believe will make us happy. 

We are searching for happiness in the wrong place, looking outside of ourselves and accumulating more ‘things’ can be fun, but without a strong Soul connection, we still feel empty.   We are looking for the other aspect of our self, the non-physical original self, that is part of the creative consciousness of the Universe.

 Meditation practice requires commitment to meditating every day for a minimum of 40 days.  You will need courage and discipline.  Simple meditation rules are;

·         Sit with a straight spine

·         Slow your breath

·         Calmly become the observer of your thoughts

·         Focus on the present moment

·         Start with 3 minutes, 11 minutes is great!

I practice and teach the Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan, however any daily meditation will give you benefits and make your life happier and healthier.

Today I’m going to share a very simple healing meditation which is perfect for beginners, it’s a breath meditation which is wonderful practiced just before going to bed, as it will guarantee a good night’s sleep.

MEDITATION FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

TUNE IN: Always remember to tune in using the Adi Mantra before doing any Kundalini Yoga or Meditation to achieve the best results. Check out my youtube to learn the Adi Mantra.

POSTURE: Sit cross-legged position or on a straight-backed chair with both feet resting comfortably on the floor, with a straight spine and a gently neck lock (jalandhar bhandh).

EYE FOCUS: Focus your eyes softly at the tip of your nose.

BREATH: The breath pattern is:

Inhale for 4 beats, mentally vibrating the mantra SAA, TAA, NAA, MAA

Hold the breath for 16 beats, mentally vibrating the mantra SAA, TAA, NAA, MAA 4 times

Exhale the breath in 2 beats, mentally vibrating the mantra WAHE GURU.

TIMING: Start with three minutes, extending your time to 11 minutes

TO FINISH:  Inhale and exhale three times, Inhale and hold, raise the arms to 60 degrees (making a V with the arms), exhale and lower the arms, repeat three times. Bring your hands into prayer mudra and chant Sat Nam (I am Truth) three times to seal your practice

By Enza DeLuca

www.blissfulmind.com.au

PS: You might also enjoy my book Blissful Mind, Blissful Body available online http://www.blissfulmind.com.au/#!blissfulbooks/cqn6
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