4. How to Meditate

Summary of the Section 1. 4. part:

Myla here talks about meditation. This is one of the main tool to open your third eye.

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Personal note:

I also studied how run meditation events, meetings, guide a meditation groups.

I also wrote a Reiki book, that was published on Amazon. I wrote that book with the help of Reiki and meditation.

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Back to Myla.

She started her meditation journey with yoga.

She practiced Shavasana. 

"And basically the whole point of Shavasana is that once we've moved our body and contorted it and all these different positions, now our mind is more still. And we're in a place where we can actually meditate and receive."

She also did a 10 day silent retreat.

That required her to sit and meditate for 11 hours every day during the retreat. 

She was practicing Vipassana. 

"Vipassana is basically they start you off by your focusing on just the area around your nose and you're just noticing sensations. You're just seeing what's there, noticing the breath go in and out."

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Personal note:

Shavasana

What does AI say about Shavasana?

Shavasana, also known as corpse pose, is a yoga posture for deep relaxation performed by lying flat on your back with arms and legs extended, eyes closed, and the body completely still. It is typically done at the end of a yoga session to help the body and mind integrate the practice, reduce stress, and calm the nervous system.

How to perform Shavasana

Lie on your back on a yoga mat, with your legs extended and slightly apart.

Let your feet fall open naturally and place your arms alongside your body, slightly away from you, with palms facing up.

Gently close your eyes.

Consciously relax your entire body, allowing any tension to release.

Focus on your natural breath, but do not try to control it.

Remain in the pose for 10 to 20 minutes, or until you feel completely refreshed.

 

Benefits of Shavasana

Deep relaxation: Provides deep, meditative rest for the body and mind.

Stress relief: Helps relieve tension, stress, and anxiety.

Nervous system support: Calms the nervous system, which can help lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Physical recovery: Allows the body to integrate the benefits of a yoga session by repairing tissues and cells.

Mental clarity: Promotes mental clarity and focus while the body rests, helping to end the yoga practice on a positive note.

Source: https://insighttimer.com/blog/savasana-meaning/

Vipassana

Source:https://gettherapybirmingham.com/vipassana-meditation-an-ancient-technique-for-developing-insight-and-equanimity/

What does AI say about Vipassana?

Vipassana is a Buddhist meditation practice focused on self-observation to see things as they are, leading to mental purification and peace. It involves mindfully observing physical sensations without reacting, which helps extinguish mental impurities caused by craving and aversion. Key aspects include a commitment to five ethical precepts (non-killing, non-stealing, sexual abstinence, no lying, no intoxicants), a rigorous daily schedule, and the understanding that it is a path of self-transformation, not a religion. 

Core principles

Observation without reaction: The core technique is to observe physical sensations in the body as they arise, change, and pass away, without judgment or craving.

Seeing reality: The goal is to see things "as they really are," which can lead to a deeper understanding of impermanence and suffering.

Mental purification: By observing sensations with equanimity, you can halt the cycle of creating mental impressions (sankaras) that lead to future suffering. 

What to expect from a course

Rigorous schedule: A 10-day residential course involves around 10.5 hours of meditation per day, with early wake-up times and limited breaks.

Noble silence: Participants maintain silence for the duration of the course, which includes verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication.

Ethical conduct: You must agree to abide by five precepts during the course: to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual activity, lying, and taking intoxicants.

Basic conditions: The environment is more like a monastery than a spa, focusing on discipline and the practice itself. 

Important considerations

Physical and mental health: It is crucial to be in good physical and mental health to attend a course. You should not attend if you have any cold or flu symptoms or any condition that might require medical attention. You are responsible for bringing your own medications.

Not a substitute for therapy: Vipassana is not a cure or treatment for physical or mental illness. It can help individuals cope with difficulties, but it is not a replacement for medical or psychological care.

Universal practice: Although it originated in the tradition of the Buddha, it is taught as a universal remedy for universal problems and can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their religious background. 

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Back to Myla

She recommends: yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and then visualization.

She recommend the way how to start meditation.

15 mins every day, and observe the breathing. 

This is her first technique to open up third eye.

The part ends here.