Thursday, October 17, 2013

Who Uses Guided Meditation And Why

By Allen I. Cruz


People who use guided meditation are meditation lovers, people who want to relax, or those that are longing for personal development and spiritual growth. It is often used by beginners of meditation as it is easier to be guided by someone else than it is to try by yourself. It is ideal for those who are searching for a stress free life, or those wanting to be healthier and happier.

Guided meditation (often known as guided relaxation) is used for relaxation purposes, healing and sometimes spiritual development. It is a proven way to relax the mind and attain inner peace.... Or at least to help turn the volume down on the seemingly never ending noise that is in many people's minds. The importance of guided meditation is to help let go of the outside world, clearing the mind of any thoughts and simply following the spoken words and visualizations. Many people believe in the effectiveness of guided meditation and guided relaxation because even if you fall asleep during the process your subconscious mind can still benefit.

Following guided imagery relaxation videos is probably the easiest way that you can take out 5 to 10 minutes from your day to "escape". Let's call it a "mini-vacation" for your mind, body, and spirit. Did you know that meditating for just 5 minutes a day regularly can help you even lower you blood pressure? A guided imagery relaxation video gives you the opportunity to give yourself those few minutes that you so very much deserve, to re-connect with yourself, and to re-charge your batteries for the rest of the day!

Imagine yourself in a sunny place where you feel safe and secure. It can be a place you have visited before or it can be a place you only imagine. See yourself sitting in this place feeling very safe and secure. Feel bathed by the soft sunlight. Bask in that sunlight, feeling it bathe and warm you. Enjoy the experience of feeling that warmth. Breathe in the warmth and let it fill you from head to toe. If you notice any tensions in your body, let the sun's soft warmth gently relax your muscles and any tension your muscles may be holding. As you're imagining yourself sitting there, if your mind starts to drift or gets busy with everyday concerns (as minds have a tendency to do), just bring yourself back to feeling the sunlight bathe you. Relax into the warmth of the sunlight.

That's all there is to it! Spend a few minutes imagining yourself in a safe place being bathed by a warm, golden light. There are no rules to this and you can change it to suit yourself. You can even change the color from golden to any other color that appeals to you. Maybe you feel you would rather be bathed in blue or purple! When you start, you can ask yourself what color appeals to you most and go with that.

You can create your own mini-vacation and enjoy the physiological, emotional, and psychological benefits of meditating by travelling in your mind to your favorite space and allowing yourself to enjoy the warmth of the sun. Increase your happiness and sense of well-being by gifting yourself with time for yourself. Give yourself a break from your constant busyness and let your mind and body relax. After a few minutes, you can return to your everyday life feeling more relaxed, refreshed, and restored.




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