Meditation Dojo is what happens as a result of being present and aware of the moment whether from meditation or being mindful in everyday activities. It creates a still, calm, clear and relaxed focus that frees the mind and refreshes the body. Meditation Dojo is meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth exercise that can be done anywhere and anytime to have a happier, healthier, wealthier and more enjoyable life.
Meditation is what happens when we step back from the mind using awareness and the result is an inner silence, or stillness as it is also referred to. When you can sit silently and enjoy the silence, then relaxation happens. From this relaxation, a transformation of mind and body occurs. Meditation is distinct from the meditation techniques that help to train the mind to achieve the space of silence. The techniques are simply tools to help the mind be calmer and experience more clarity and focus.
The definition of meditation that we like best is that it is the art of doing nothing. When you are completely at peace within yourself when doing nothing, then meditation happens naturally and all the benefits you hear that come from meditation then flow into your life.
Meditation Dojo is what happens as a result of being present and aware of the moment whether from meditation or being mindful in everyday activities. It creates a stillness, calm, clarity and relaxed focus that frees the mind and refreshes the body. Meditation Dojo is meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth exercise that can be done anywhere and anytime to have a happier, healthier, wealthier and more enjoyable life.
There are many different types of meditation techniques but they can be broken up into two main types, active and passive. The ones that many are familiar with are the ‘passive’ meditations which involve sitting down, closing your eyes and focusing on something internal. Active meditations are those that involve a physical activity such as jogging, dancing, shaking or pretty much anything that involves the body moving. Movement allows for the release of tension from the body and the mind and is a great way to make a transition into stillness and silence.
On the other hand, mindfulness can be applied to anything, anywhere and anytime as it only requires that you pay attention to what is happening in the present moment. So you can be mindful while breathing, mindful while walking, mindful while driving a car, mindful while eating and so it goes for any activity.
To know what meditation technique is right for you it is best to have a go at different types of techniques or mindfulness activities until you find one that resonates with you. Give any meditation technique you try at least a 7-day trial period before moving onto another. A good gauge is if it is fun for you and you look forward to doing it. Meditation is meant to be playful and not taken seriously. If you can have fun with it, then it will grow in leaps and bounds.
Having a restless body is natural for beginner meditators as the body may not be accustomed to sitting still and focusing internally. That’s why active meditations can be helpful in the beginning as it help the body / mind to have less tension which makes it easier to sit quietly. There are two simple things to be done to help with helping the body to stop fidgeting. The first is to do five minutes exercise before sitting down to meditate. The second is that while you are meditating allow your body to move with conscious awareness of the body part you are moving until it is more comfortable. Using either of these strategies will help you to have a more peaceful meditation. Like anything though, practise makes perfect. The more you persevere through the restless body, the more it will acclimate to being still until you can easily sit peacefully and relaxed for as long as you like.
The mind does not need to stop thinking in order to meditate. In fact, the more you can allow the thoughts, feelings and sensation in your body to be there without judgment or attachment, the less power they will have over you to control your internal or external experiences. Meditation and mindfulness is about being present and aware of what is happening. It’s not about forcing something to change or be rejected. The good news is that when you stop trying to shut your mind up or stop your thoughts, you instantly begin to create space from them. This then leads to calmness, peace and relaxation.
This could be posture related or may mean that you need more sleep. For your posture, try straightening your back more, if that means using another chair, or sitting on a cushion on the floor, then see if it helps. It is also important to be comfortable so the body stays relaxed. It’s about finding the right balance for you. If you are sleep deprived, then you may be better off with a nap than a meditation. Alternatively, having a glass of water can sometimes help the mind to be more attentive.
This is usually the body and mind’s way of letting you know that it’s not happy with what you are doing. Eventually, you can learn to meditate while standing, sitting, laying down or pretty much in any position. At first though, sitting with your back as straight as possible in a chair or on a cushion on the floor is a great way to train the mind and body to get comfortable with being still. Start of with five minutes a day and then, over-time, add in a few minutes until you can sit comfortably for at least 20 minutes with ease.
Consistency is the key. Just keep doing a few minutes each day at the same time and in the same place if you can. Then, each week, add on one more minute at a time to your meditations until you can sit easily for 20 minutes. The main thing is to not give up because you’re retraining the mind and body to be okay with sitting quietly. Eventually, the mind and body will stop complaining about it and settle into being relaxed and at peace with being still. Always keep in mind that the benefits of sitting silently and doing nothing, even if for just a few minutes a day, far outweighs continuing to add more stress and tension to your day.
Meditation is a subtle experience that happens whether you are aware of it or not. It’s really important to have no expectations around your meditations as expectations come from the mind and meditation is not of the mind, it happens at a deeper level. Just by taking the time each day to meditate, trains the mind and body to allow more meditation into your life. Over time, the benefits will get more tangible as your ability to focus on being present in the moment grows. In the meantime, know that every meditation works, whether you are aware of it or not.
There is no right or wrong way to meditate. The mind can judge whether you are meditating the right way or not, but the fact is, that’s the minds job – to be judgmental. Let go of any pre-conceived idea on how meditation should be done and find the way that works for you. I call this “your meditation”. Sure, it helps to have a straight back and for your body to be comfortable. Apart from that, what happens during the meditation is between you and the technique. As mentioned earlier, meditation is a subtle experience that happens beyond the awareness of the mind. That means that even if you think you had a ‘bad’ meditation because you couldn’t focus or sit still, it doesn’t mean that at some level it wasn’t working for you. Just keep meditating and work towards 20 minutes a day of meditation. By this stage it’ll be obvious that your meditations are working for you.
The main benefits that come from consistent meditation that are scientifically proven include:
What’s more important though, than all the scientific proof in the world, is what your experience of meditation is for you. With a free Meditation Dojo 7-day trial, you should start to experience some of these benefits for yourself in just 5-minutes a day.
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