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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nRegular meditation<\/strong> has many health advantages. Studies<\/a> show that meditation can:<\/p>\n Get the benefits of meditation by trying out an alternative style<\/strong> from the list below.<\/p>\n Tai Chi means Grand Ultimate<\/em> in Chinese and is sometimes called \u201cmeditation in motion<\/strong>\u201c. This ancient Chinese wellness practice focuses on aligning energy in the body as well as the mind. It is believed that illness, pain happen when the life force is disrupted. Tai Chi slow-motion dancing practice<\/a> is supposed to increase memory and brain size, as well as alleviate symptoms of fibromyalgia. \u00a0It can be used to quiet the monkey-mind and to feel a deep sense of relaxation.<\/p>\n If you have 10 minutes a day, you have enough time to do qigong<\/em>. Qigong<\/em>, which is sometimes called Chi-Kung<\/em>, is a practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques<\/a>, including: breathing techniques, postures, meditation, guided imagery. <\/p>\n Like Tai Chi, it\u2019s a moving meditation<\/strong> that uses rhythmic physical movements to focus the mind. This meditation is also used to reduce depression and relieve stress, boost the immune response, improve general well-being.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be a dancer to practice dancing as a meditation. Dance <\/strong>or kundalini meditation<\/em> can be a great type of meditation practice for those who want to release tension and get in touch with their instincts. Move your body as you feel like it, without judgment, just letting everything go, especially your ego, just being present, just being yourself. You can add yelling, jumping, and even hooting like an owl to this meditation. This meditation alternative will give you so much joy, passion, smiles, and so many positive emotions.<\/p>\n Main guidelines for dance meditation<\/a>:<\/p>\n If the toughest part of meditation for you is sitting without moving, try slow hands moving meditation. Slow hands moving meditation<\/strong> <\/em>is one type of meditation that involves movement. Main benefits:<\/p>\n How to practice it?<\/strong> Begin slow hands moving meditation in a comfortable seated pose with the hands resting on the thighs. Then focus on moving the hands slowly and mindfully. Focus on the breath.<\/p>\n Trataka <\/em>is an alternative way of meditation that involves focusing the eyes through relaxed gazing<\/strong>. This technique involves you to focus inward by staring at a fixed object while sitting or standing. <\/p>\n \u00a0Trataka<\/em>\u00a0has the following benefits<\/a>:<\/p>\n There are many ways of doing trataka<\/em>, for example, candle gazing. If outdoors, fix the gaze on a natural object like a stone, or tree. Start this practice by staring for just 15 to 20 seconds. Eventually, work up to 10 or 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Breathwork has its roots in ancient eastern practices. Breathwork includes different breathing techniques<\/strong> used to relax the body, mind, and spirit. Some focus more on consciousness than others, but they all can help with self-awareness. <\/p>\n Breathwork benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The three most popular breathworks are:<\/p>\n We suggest you to try them all and establish your own breathing routine, but don\u2019t force yourself to follow any if they don\u2019t feel right. Simple deep breaths in the middle of your workday are also good enough. <\/p>\n Nowadays mandalas <\/strong>are popular in adult coloring books. Actually, mandalas have been part of spiritual practices around the world for thousands of years. <\/p>\n There are various types of mandalas found in different cultures and used for a multitude of purposes. There are three main types of mandalas: teaching mandalas, healing mandalas,<\/strong> sand mandalas.<\/strong> Do you want a meditational effect of coloring? Color healing mandalas!<\/strong> They are made for the purpose of meditation. Healing mandalas are supposed to deliver wisdom, evoke feelings of calm, and channel focus and concentration.<\/p>\n Walking can be perfectly used as a meditation. In Zen tradition<\/em>, it is called kinhin<\/strong>. In this type of meditation, practitioners rest attention in both the breath and in the feeling of each foot on the floor. Main guidelines for walking meditation:<\/strong><\/p>\n Though\u00a0kinhin<\/em>\u00a0is often practiced inside, we suggest you try this practice\u00a0outdoors<\/em>. Leave your phone at home. Be present, enjoy the outdoors and you\u2019ll find yourself relaxing.<\/p>\n Creative visualization<\/strong> is a technique wherein you create the reality you want in your mind and for a few minutes, you live that reality with every sense. This technique gives you direct control over your imagination at the subconscious level. <\/p>\n Creative visualization can be used<\/a> for: <\/p>\n These are 6 phase guided meditation steps<\/a><\/strong> for the creative visualization that create power in your mind:<\/p>\n This meditation involves the elements of gratitude<\/em>, forgiveness<\/em>, visualization<\/em>, and prayer<\/em>. You will find all the compassion, love, kindness, forgiveness, and belief within yourself.<\/p>\n Researchers agree<\/a> that music can also be a form of\u00a0mindfulness meditation.\u00a0Like meditation, music brings us back to the present.\u00a0 In order to realize a musical piece we have to follow each beat as it happens in real-time. Music helps us forget problems and lets us just be. <\/p>\n Several tips for music meditation<\/strong>: Sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes as you listen to music. Focus your attention on the present moment. Do your best to feel just the music. Redirect any thoughts that come into your mind to the music.<\/p>\n For best calming experience, try these types of music: <\/p>\n Sources:<\/p>\n Meditation: In Depth \u2013 https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/meditation-in-depth<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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