by admin | Jun 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
The heart chakra is the fourth spiritual centre within all of us. Physically located at the chest area, we can feel into this space by placing our hands over the chest and sitting quietly. By consciously breathing with a focus at the heart space, we awaken the heart centre. The heart centre is known as the centre of compassion. A neutral space of love without agenda. From a neutral space we have the ability to make decisions that are free of expectation and fear. When our heart is open, we open up to possibilities, opportunities and act in synch with the universe. Try this simple heart breath meditation to connect to the heart. This is a great one to use when you need to make a decision and you’re not sure what to do. Practising this meditation regularly helps develop the ability to listen to our heart. The heart connects us to the path that is right for us. Hands on heart meditation: Begin by holding your arms straight out to your sides, parallel to the floor, palms down. Long deep breathing or breath of fire for 1-4 min. Focus on building energy between your palms and the earth. This will prepare you for the next part of the meditation. Place your hands on your heart, left on top of right. Feel into your hands and your heart space – the front and back of the chest. Look down toward the nose with eyes just slightly open. Sit and be with yourself. Practise being present. Time: 3-11 mins or longer. With regular practice this meditation will develop heart centre...
by admin | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Studies have shown that repetitive beats and sound alter our state of mind through brainwave rhythms responding to particular beats and frequencies. Different sounds can induce states of relaxation, alertness, focus and calm through the altering the brainwaves. Brain waves are basically energy sources that start in the brain and travel through the body. So what happens when we self-generate sound through chanting? The vibration of sound establishes itself in our body and mind through rhythm and repetition. Think of the body as a musical instrument. As we chant, the tongue stimulates 84 meridian points on the upper palate of the roof of the mouth and sends energy up the left, right and centre of the spine, connecting to all the glands throughout the body and impacting the nervous system. As the sound pattern generated by chanting gets established in the nervous system, every cell of the body will vibrate this pattern, changing our whole state of physical experience and mental awareness. The mantra’s used in Kundalini Yoga are drawn from the sacred text of the Shabad Guru, embodied in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. The Siri Guru Granth Sahib is 1430 pages of sacred teachings drawn from sikh gurus and other saints from different religions. These mantras have been developed with a particular rhythm to incite a particular response. When chanting, we focus on rhythm and particular intonation – increasing the impact on the body, mind and spirit, dramatically altering our state of being. We begin to deepen our awareness of ourselves. To find that stillness. So when you’re feeling overwhelmed, rushed and under pressure, take time out...
