Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential ? Part 1

Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice it. Very often, I hear meditation referred to as, "altered states of consciousness." That sounds more like intoxicants, rather than bringing clarity to a cluttered mind. Without going too deep into what meditation is, or is not, let's focus on one of the many things a daily meditation practice can do for you.

Meditation is commonly seen in many Yoga classes, but it has been practiced by a variety of cultures, including Roman Catholic priests, as well as Japanese Samurai, who practiced a form of Zen meditation. I mention this so you can see the full spectrum of meditation and its many facets.

There are many varieties and types of meditation, but the easiest form to learn is, "breath awareness meditation." Compared to many other meditation techniques, this will enable anyone to experience the benefits of meditation in much less time.

At this point, let's consider that meditation and Yoga teachers often compare the mind to a monkey. Many thoughts are running through your brain, at the same time, and it is hard to control all of your impulses - let alone, sit still and meditate. So why go through all this trouble?

Meditation has many rewards, and we will now consider one of extreme value. Through daily practice of meditation, you will release the unlimited potential of your mind. The ability to change, or alter the universe, starts as a single thought within your mind.

One human decided to harness the power of fire, and did he/she foresee the global warming effect? How could he/she imagine where we are now? This is just one of many thousands of examples of Karma - the law of cause and effect. Therefore, one seemingly small change, of any kind, will have a ripple effect on the universe.

Some of the seeds to change the universe, rests locked up in your mind, but you have the ability to shape the future by any small changes that you make. Let's say you have a friend, family member, or associate, who cares for you deeply, but, up to now, you have always taken it for granted. Can you imagine what would happen if you take the time to groom that relationship? The answer is you would have a loyal ally and all you had to show was kindness or appreciation.

You have the ability to alter your own personality and affect the world around you. Hopefully, your personality will always continue to change for the better; if so, this will alter everyone around you for the best.

Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

---

Fitness Workout - Exercising the Present Moment!

The following exercise program has been designed to get the... Read More

Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential ? Part 1

Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice... Read More

Mastery Through Meditation

Are you still looking? For Love? Self-Worth? To know, truly... Read More

Wireless Meditation: Top Five Tips For Wherever-Whenever Mindfulness

The problem with meditation is attachment.We get in the habit... Read More

Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential ? Part 2

You can be the creator of your own manifest destiny.... Read More

Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation (TM)

Scientific research has shown that the most beneficial meditation technique... Read More

Active Meditation / Visualization

Part OneChoose a nature scene. For instance scenery of mountain,... Read More

Meditation - What is It Good for Anyway?

Meditation is an age old healing and stress relieving modality... Read More

Herbal Teas

If you want to get hold of a particular tea... Read More

Enlightenment through Meditation

Helping the broadest range of people attain enlightenment through meditation... Read More

How To Meditate Without Even Trying

I remember when I started trying to meditate. I would... Read More

4 Little Known Secrets of Meditation

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Secret #1:The True Purpose of Meditation=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Many people feel a... Read More

Quieting the Mind Opening the Heart

To put it simply, the act of meditation involves quieting... Read More

Objective Meditations: What is Reality?

Is reality a projection from within the mind, or is... Read More

The Relationship Between Meditation and Self-Analysis

These are two very powerful tools for self-improvement, but how... Read More

Druids and Meditation

It's pretty obvious that the ancient Druids used several forms... Read More

Parapsychology: Harnessing Your Etheric Energy

It is an unfortunate reality that society has inadvertently categorized... Read More

Relaxation Magic - Hypnosis, Meditation, Visualization

Hypnosis, meditation and visualization are three similar processes for accessing... Read More

Yoga Meditation For Pain Relief

The purpose of this article is to provide information on... Read More

An Algorithm to Remove ?Hurt? from Pain

The behavior of pain was enigmatic. Its responses were strange.... Read More

Meditation, Self-Acceptance & the Muse

Meditation presents an interesting paradox. It requires humility and acceptance,... Read More

Why Should You Meditate?

Everyone's mind needs a little downtime. We all need time... Read More

What Does Meditation Music Do To You?

Personally I belief that it is possible for anyone to... Read More

Subconscious

The subconscious is a scarey thing to comtemplate for some... Read More

The Art Of Meditation: How Easy Is It?

Meditation is a form of relaxing and a method to... Read More

Whats The Point of Meditating?

What are you likely to gain from meditating?Simple:? It improves... Read More

Meditation: Time to Stop & Listen

As a co-active coach, one of the underlying principles that... Read More

Meditation

Hello, sample some of the arguments below. But mind you,... Read More

Lighthearted Meditation: Playing With Mindfulness

I often meet people who say things like, "I've been... Read More

Meditation Supply Items ? Can They Help Deepen Your Practice?

Can a meditation supply item help you go into a... Read More

Healing From Within

"We become sick because we act In sickening ways." Louis... Read More

Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation

You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether... Read More

Experiencing Peace as You Would Imagine Peace to be

Peace can mean quiet, tranquility, serenity, peace of mind, mental... Read More