Many beginning meditators will complain of the lack of anything interesting happening when they sit down to meditate. They hear stories about awesome experiences that occur when others meditate and this is often one of the things that motivates people to begin meditating. They desire these same experiences. But what many fail to realize is that for these big experiences to happen they have to learn to open themselves up to the subtle experiences that are happening that they are simply...

Here's a way to release daily stresses and concerns while establishing inner strength. Or, take it a step further for some inner-explorative experiences.

This technique is not religious and requires no meditation experience.




A Deep Release Meditation

Have a seat anywhere you like, and make yourself comfortable with your back straight and erect, you can cross your legs if you wish. Make sure your environment is fairly quiet...

When people sit down to meditate, they are often all chasing a different goal. Some simply take to meditation as a way to relax and think clearly. Some take to meditation because it helps them concentrate and focus. While others are hoping to gain insight about their life and gain a special wisdom that can only be obtained through the introspection that comes with meditation.

Here are a few helpful tips to help you gain the insight and wisdom you’re looking for from...

Our Chakras are subject to both physical and nonphysical forces present in our environment on a daily basis. This makes Chakra cleansing a necessity. Achieving a balance between the physical and nonphysical facets of ourselves is necessary – and Chakra cleansing is the best way to do this. Performed regularly, Chakra cleansing can bring these vital energy centers into the proper balance, creating an internal harmony which allows our reserves of energy to be replenished. Chakra...

The native American Indian's always felt a special oneness with the world around them and also with the creatures who occupied that world. This feeling was not just confined to the surrounding world but also with the world felt inside.

The animals inhabiting this inner world were seen to be their spirit guides. These spirit guides offered great comfort and advice when it was needed most.

We all have a spirit guide, and with the step by step meditation I am about to...

Meditation music is a type of music widely used to enhance your session of meditation. This music is made up of gently sounds and rhythm. Meditation music works towards assisting you to obtain a deeper sense of calm, relaxation and peace. It has been proved that sound and rhythm can create emotional environments.

Researches were conducted in the 1920s and the connections between music, concentration, creativity and mental alertness were proved.

Music is capable of...

Many people these days report feelings of uncontrollable anxiety, as well as depression.

In fact it is estimated that approximately 17 million Americans suffer from depression, and over 19 million suffer from some fort of anxiety disorder. In fact, many sufferers of depression will agree with Rollo May who aptly said - Depression is the inability to construct a future.

Anxiety disorders are equally as debilitating, and destructive.

In fact anxiety and...

As you well know, not everyone (very few perhaps) can sit still long enough to achieve a meditative state. The longer you sit the more difficult it is to push passing thoughts out of your mind and maintain focus. Before you know it you are fretting over work, planning a dinner menu, or just giving up. Our action-oriented, multi-tasking, Western society simply doesn’t mesh with traditional Eastern meditation techniques. This is where active meditation comes to the rescue.

One of the main uses of binaural beats is for binaural meditation… well, this was the original intention / use of them and perhaps how they are best and most used.

Here is a simple explanation of how it works and whyit will enhance your meditation sessions and help you reach a deeper state of meditation, faster and easier.

What is Binaural Meditation?

What you might not know about meditation is that once you enter a meditative trance there are measurable...

Many religious traditions, such as the Hindu, Taoist and Buddhist traditions, have had special breathing methods inherent in their practices; these are meant to put practitioners in line with the essence of their beings. Martial artists, too, have made use of these breathing techniques in order to perform astonishing athletic pursuits. Even if you're not one of these people, though, you can make use of them as well. By focusing on your breath, you can make your life work better in just...