Yanni's Blog

This is Part VIII of an eight Part Blog which began on April 14.

Now, in terms of how you sit or what you do when you meditate, the most important thing is to make sure you are physically comfortable. If you have the flexibility to sit in the yoga half-lotus or full lotus position, then certainly do so. If you don’t have the flexibility, then I would not recommend you try. You can meditate very effectively sitting comfortably in straight backed chair. This is the way I do it all the time. Just sit up straight with you spine erect, but not rigid. It is best that your feet lie flat on the floor and are not crossed. Your hands are in your lap, palms up or down, whatever is most comfortable for you.

As we proceed with the meditations, if at any point you are physically uncomfortable, then shift your body. Move around a bit. If you need to cough, then do so. Don’t spend your time suppressing a cough or being physically uncomfortable and then at the end conclude that you can’t meditate.

Again, the most important thing to remember as you start is to make sure you are comfortable while you are in meditation. I might add, though, not so comfortable that you fall asleep. By the way, I do not recommend that you lie on the floor or on a bed or on a lounge chair when you meditate because you are very likely to fall asleep. Lie down only if you have a significant physical problem that necessitates lying down. So, again, the idea is to be as comfortable as possible, yet still alert and then you will really enjoy and get the most out of the experience.

Also, please note that not all of your meditations will be blissful and calm. Sometimes when you sit down to meditate your mind will be like a wild, untamed horse. But that’s ok and to be expected at times! When this happens just do your best to observe rather than get caught up in the content of your mind’s madness and it will gradually dissipate. Eventually you will learn how to calm down even this kind of an overly stimulated mind. Be patient and persistent and you will with practice reach your goal of being peaceful and calm.

Lastly, please note that at the end of the meditation, I will leave you with a little extra time with just the music playing. This will allow you to gradually and slowly come up and out of the meditation and then you can resume your normal activities.

So, happy meditating! Peace be with you!

This is Part VIII of an eight Part Blog.

FYI, this “Thought Counting Meditation” is from my Meditation CD entitled: Peace of Mind is a Thought Away: Mastery Meditations.

If you are interested in finding out more about my Meditations CDs, please go to the following link: http://www.learnmastery.com/AudioTapesByYanni.htm

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