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Meditative Movement And Your Wellbeing.
Meditative movement is helpful for a wide variety of illnesses, but at its core – its ability to relieve stress is key. Stress can impact every facet of your health and wellbeing so, learning how to manage it will help you improve your overall wellness. We live harassed lives, with family to look after, full-time careers, and self-care just a part of everything the world throws at us. Even our children are touched by stress, with social media pushing competition in a way that we didn’t experience in our youth.
The Goal of Meditative Movement.
It doesn’t matter where you are in life. At any stage, the point of the meditative movement is to get in touch with your inner silence, purge your body of stress and access calm from the well of tranquility within you. The benefits that you will reap include being your best self, enjoying optimum wellness, and just feeling better overall.
Meditation Methods.
There are all different types of meditation before we explain meditative movement, let’s take a look at the other options.
1. A seated position. You can do it in a chair, on the couch cross-legged on a cushion or the floor.
2. Focused meditation. This requires something to focus on, which might be a mantra, a breath or perhaps a candle.
3. Sleep meditation. This requires a guide. It’s referred to as sleeping meditation because you lay on the floor as you are led into a deep state of relaxed awareness.
4. Walking meditation. You can do this on the move, any time and absolutely anywhere.
5. Meditative movement. It can be any type of movement, there isn’t one specific recommendation here. You can meditate while doing any type of physical activity or you can opt for the more traditional methods which include Tai Chi, yoga, and Chi Kung. The movements that you practice here are slow and deliberate, much like the process of meditation. So, the meditative movement is a two-for-one, where you can enjoy the benefits of meditation, as well as the exercise you have chosen to pair with it.
Moving in Meditation.
1. Your breath is the guide to your movement. In yoga, your inhale should direct you to your pose with the exhale allowing you to settle into it.
2. As you move, you should bring your mind to the present. For example, if you choose running as your meditative movement, every step that hits the ground can help you maintain focus on the present.
3. It might be helpful to choose an activity that you know and love, at least as you get started. It can be challenging to get all of the pieces to fit when you’re starting a brand new physical activity. Just imagine how difficult it would be to quiet your mind when you’re just learning all the moves to successfully execute a pose.
Push any negative thoughts that you have directly out the window and find a positive thought to repeat in its place. Or, simply put it aside and breathe through it. If you are struggling to get into it you may want to look for a local class, at least until you get comfortable with the process. Most people meditate in their home where they are comfortable and there are apps and websites that offer free guided meditations. You may need to try more than one style to find the one that truly works for you. The key is to do it daily and make it a part of your normal routine.
Life can be tough, and it’s difficult to make changes that will improve our wellbeing. However, meditation could be your first step.
