The Best Visualization Exercises for Beginners

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There are many ways to strengthen our visualization techniques, and one way is by doing the right kind of exercises as opposed to the wrong ones. If you are a beginner, there is a lot you can learn from exercising not only your visualizations but from the benefits of our mind when it possesses a certain kind of strength that we have never experienced before. For example, did you know that when you spend just a few minutes a day on visualization exercises you can alter your reality, achieve a mental state of peace and harmony or improve your self-confidence? Correctly doing visualization exercises will increase or improve any aspect of your life that you wish it too, and by devoting time on a regular basis to these exercises, you wont have any trouble living out your dreams quickly, easily, and permanently.

For many beginner students to the school of creativity, visualizations can best work when starting with a simple image to get the point across. For example, if you have a dream of turning your $25,000 a year salary into a $1,000,000 one, it may be hard for your mind to believe that long enough for your subconscious to grab hold of it as reality. Instead, by starting with a smaller, more realistic goal, you can test the waters of your imagination, creativity and learn the ropes of visualization more easily. By trying some simple visualization exercises of symbols, your mind will begin to grasp and trigger an energy; thus, resulting in action.

There is an easy and effective visualization exercise thats perfect for any beginner. Its not complex; instead it offers a way to grasp the idea of visualizations without going too much into detail and a perfect choice for those who want to dive into the power of visualization slowly. This particular exercise, known to some as The Lighthouse, offers a way for your inner thoughts and feelings to change. Its simple and to the point, and a great way to experiment with the power of your imagination. First, close your eyes and sit in a comfortable, dimly lit area of your home, office or personal space thats comfortable to you. Imagine that you are out at sea, on a ship and all around you is darkness. The wind is blowing fiercly, the ocean is splashing over you and the boat and you cant see a thing. Youre out in the middle of the ocean not knowing which way to steer or which direction your boat is turning.
Then, finally in the far off distance you see a moving light. Its dim but at the same time you can see it shining and leading you to safety. Its a lighthouse, and now you know where to steer your boat. You arent the only one this lighthouse has saved by its radiance, but instead one of the many. Now you know where to steer. Concentrate on the lighthouse and despite everything around it being pitch black, with the wind racing past you and the raging waves splashing upon your skin, you stay focused on the lighthouse. Dont take your eyes off the lighthouse until you arrive. Slowly let go of this visualization, but keep a sense of strength and determination. The symbol of the lighthouse isnt just part of a creative visualization but it creates a new power of the psyche. It allows us to change our determinations and thus, change our destiny.

Another easy exercise that works well at improving your visualization abilities is The Butterfly. By focusing on the details on this visualization, you can take your imagination to new heights. Imagine a caterpillar. Imagine as many details as you can, such as how he looks crawling on the branch, eating on the tree, etc. Now imagine you are the caterpillar inside the cocoon. You are resting in a beautiful, warm transformation that is currently taking place. As the cocoon begins to break, you feel light come on your body and realize that while you may not know whats happening to you, everything is going to be ok. You stretch your new wings and realizing you can fly, you land on a field of blooming flowers of every color. You land on one, then on another and another. Each flower has its own essence, being, color and scent. Now, take the time to enjoy being a butterfly. What do you see? Experience? Feel?

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April 4th, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: Fitness | Comments are closed

Balance Your Chakras with Very Simple Exercises

Discovering that your chakras are out of alignment isn’t the best news in the world, but it’s hardly the end of the world either. While addressing issues with the chakras through mental and spiritual exercise is very common and very effective, there are also many physical things you can do to help realign yourself.

These exercises may seem too simple to have an effect, but you will most likely notice a difference rather quickly. Just like the rest of our bodies, our chakras respond amazingly well and quickly to even a small amount of exercise.

Exercises for the Root Chakra

Running, jogging or walking is wonderfully stimulating for the root chakra. This can be done outside or on a treadmill.
Any sort of dancing which involves the hips is a fun and exciting way to stimulate this chakra.
Take the stairs whenever you can. This forces the area of the root chakra to open up, and stimulates blood flow.

Exercises for the Sacral Chakra

Dance is truly the best way to exercise this chakra. Dances which involve a lot of hip movement are ideal.
Yoga poses which involve the extension or contraction of the hip area are also very good for the sacral chakra.

Exercises for the Solar Chakra

There are certain dance moves which can target this chakra beautifully. Look online or join a class to learn moves such as a full-body roll or wave.
If you’re more athletically inclined, focusing on abdominal exercises is wonderful for the solar chakra.

Exercises for the Heart Chakra

If you’re interested in lifting weights, consider the butterfly press. This move isolates the area of the heart chakra.
Push-ups also isolate this area, although they also involve the arms and are quite labor-intensive. Start small if you’re a beginner.
A very simple stretch which opens up the heart chakra wonderfully is to clasp your hands behind your back and reach backward. You should feel your chest muscles stretching and opening.

Exercises for the Throat Chakra

One of the best exercises for the throat chakra is singing! Whether you sing with others or while alone, really open up your vocal cords and let loose.
If you feel that your throat chakra is stifled, consider gargling. You can use salt water or mouthwash.
If the chakra feels as though it’s been overused or exhausted, try some tea with honey. Alternately, you can eat small spoonfuls of honey. Honey is very soothing to the throat.

Exercises for the Brow Chakra

Simply rolling your eyes is a very easy and effective method of activating and aligning the brow or third eye chakra. Roll your eyes slowly and deliberately in all directions.
Tensing and releasing your forehead is another great move to align the brow chakra.

Exercises for the Crown Chakra

Although this chakra is notoriously hard to reach through physical exercises, there are a few methods you can try.

On your own or with the help of a friend, try scalp massage. Not only does this feel wonderful because of all the nerve endings in the scalp, but it can work wonders for opening up the crown chakra.
Consider the use of a scalp massager. These odd-looking devices, which resemble long-legged metal spiders, can be found online or in health and wellness stores. They feel wonderful, and directly stimulate the area of the crown chakra.

Exercises for the Aura

Your aura will respond favorably to any form of chakra exercise. However, many people find that special baths seem to awaken and align the aura very well. You can use salts in your bath, as they are universally cleansing. If you like, you can research which herbs and scents will bring about the results you’d like to see in your aura. You can then add these, in the form of dried herbs, essential oils, or scented bath products, to your aura bath. Ensure that the scents and herbs you’re using are safe for skin contact.

Once you’ve balanced even one of your chakras, you’ll likely see a positive difference in your life. If you make balancing the chakras a part of your everyday life, you’ll be taking a big step toward leading a much happier and balanced life!

March 30th, 2012 | Tags: , , | Category: Fitness | Comments are closed

The Value of Guided Chakra Meditation

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It would seem that chakra meditation is relatively easy. In many ways, it is. As long as you are motivated to achieve excellence in life via chakra meditation, the odds are likely you will acquire the outcome you seek. And it is certainly true that anyone with serious motivation to succeed will experience positive results from chakra meditations. So, do not let anyone tell you any differentlyanyone with the right motivation and guidance can gain all the valuable benefits that chakra meditation is known to present.

The word to draw your attention to here would be guidance. While it is certainly true anyone can learn the basics of chakra meditation, it is also true that the process is not one without order. Those interested in learning the basics of guided charka meditation will find this approach to be better than a haphazard or unfocused meditation session. No, chakra meditation is not complicated or vexing. It is a process that works well within your natural harmony of mind and body.

However, there are effective and less than effective ways in which to perform Chakra meditation. Following simple steps of guided meditation techniques will certainly work far more to your benefit than trying to muddle your way through the process on your own.

What can guided meditation deliver?

When working with a guide, you will be able to focus your energy and concentration to the proper points in which they are to be centered. Doing this will have scores of benefits. Not the least of which you will gain the maximum benefit out of the process. One reason this is so is because you are being guided towards the goals you seek to attain. The other reason is you will not lose the much needed concentration required to stay directed and focused on what you are meditating about.

In other words, you do not want your thoughts to be remiss. You will want them guided to where they need to be in order to maximize the great benefit that chakra meditation provides. Considering the great value that peace of mind can yield, the benefits of chakra meditation are pronounced. This is why you do need to properly be guided through the meditation. Effective guidance will assuredly enhance the potential for getting the most out of the entire process.

This does raise a question: is guided meditation designed only for beginners? Can you reach a point where you no longer need to follow the advice of a guide? There is no definitive answer here but it is safe to say that guided meditation can help people of all experience levels. As long as your goal is perennial improvement of the self, guided help will always be beneficial towards achieving such a goal.

Expressing your goals to the individual that is guiding the meditation session can always be considered a wise move. When the guide understands what exactly it is you are seeking from your meditation sessions, the ability to get more out of the sessions increases exponentially. Now, who would not want an outcome more beneficial than that?

This does not necessarily mean the burden of getting the most out of a meditation session is entirely on the participant. The guide can also make determinations as to what would be good to get out of such a session. In some instances, allowing the guide to decide the meditational structure can take the participants down a path they might not otherwise have traveled. This could lead to attaining benefits which otherwise would have not been gained had the proverbial road not been one that was traveled.

A mix of determining the direction you wish to follow along with allowing a guide to take you down a certain path may prove to be among the best routes to follow. Really, both processes are experiential and experience is what chakra meditation is about. No matter how the guided meditation is designed it can lead to a desired outcome as long as the basic tenants of effective meditation are adhered to.

Yes, guided meditation can deliver some truly amazing results. They key is to explore your own needs and follow the coherent advice of a talented guide. The end result could greatly exceed expectations.

March 23rd, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: Uncategorized | Comments are closed
 
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