Therapies... - Meditation - Typical Session(s)

There are countless approaches to meditation. Some focus on visualization while others focus on breathing techniques. Some are guided while others are free forming. In any case, the resulting experience should be rewarding on a number of levels. You will most likely feel refreshed and energized after a meditation...or you may simply choose to drift off into a restful, healing sleep.

In its most simplest form, you can perform a meditation by first finding a quiet place where you will not be disturbed for ten to twenty minutes.

Start by closing your eyes and sit in a comfortable, upright position. Your head, neck, and spine should be straight, but not rigid. Your clothes should be loose and comfortable. Do not lie down -- sleeping is quite different from meditating.

Now concentrate on your breath and work from a more shallow breathing state to breathing more deeply and fully with your diaphragm. Your belly should become more loose and relaxed. Notice how each breath fills your body and how you become more relaxed and calm with each exhalation. Above all, focus on your breath and let other thoughts drift by -- you can always return to them later. This becomes easier as the meditation progresses.

Continue this journey of exploring your breath for a minimum of ten minutes (do not keep track), or as long as you like.

As your meditation progresses, you may find that your upper body drops towards the ground. Do not resist this motion, but embrace it as part of your experience.

Welcome to mediation.