Meditation for those who like it simple

Although I practice meditation on a regular basis, I myself am no stranger to the endless chatter of the inner voice that must speak due to stress, complaints, worries, or simply overload.

In order to find my zen in a moment or a need to escape, quiet and calm, I have devised a simple and quick method for even the loudest and most stubborn talk.

Binaural beats are brain wave entrainment technology designed to put your brain in the same state of activity as when using traditional mediation techniques. Many people, especially beginners to meditation, are often lost and discouraged and thus drop out of meditation and miss out on the benefits of this luxurious, organic state of tranquility and resolve.

Brainwave entrainment will get you into the meditative state easily and quickly. It allows everyone to use meditation as a tool for personal growth, relaxation, or spiritual practice. All you need is a pair of headphones and an MP3 player! You can search for Binaural Beats Meditations on YouTube or find various downloads.

Listen to the binaural beats when you want to go into a meditative state, relax, gain mental clarity, engage your intuition for spiritual alignment, as well as repeat affirmations and perform guided imagery or simple visualization.

Ujjyi breathing can also be incorporated. This is a breathing technique also known as Ocean Breathing. To begin, inhale slowly through your nose with your mouth closed, filling your body with oxygen starting in the lower abdomen, ribs, chest, and throat. Now breathe out through your nose, starting with your throat, chest, ribs, and lower abdomen. Use this amazing technique to relax your muscles and lower your heart rate, creating a sense of calm and peace within your mind and body.

I suggest starting with your Ujjyi breath a few moments before you start listening to your binaural beats and then continue using this breath throughout the session.

I recommend looking for a binaural meditation between 7 to 15 minutes to start and trying a minimum of once a day to start a routine of comfort and tranquility for your soul …

Incorporating the use of essential oils can help create a relaxing space and lead you into a routine infused with serenity. Young Living’s Peace and Calming is my essential oil of choice while in meditation.

Peace & Calming® essential oil is a smooth and sweet blend of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli, and Blue Tansy. This fragrant oil is a wonderful addition to your meditation, nighttime routine, or playtime with the kids. With a fresh and comforting scent, Peace & Calming oil creates a relaxing environment that is especially good for households with children. This multi-purpose oil can be used as part of your children’s bedtime routine, and later for you to enjoy the peace of mind that accompanies a family of little dreamers safely tucked into bed.

For those of you who prefer a guided meditation, turn on your diffuser, sit in a relaxing space and start breathing Ujjyi, now start your binaural beats and read carefully with your eyes open or closed.

Breathe in deeply … breathe out slowly. Relax all the muscles in your body. Inhale … Exhale … Inhale … Exhale … Let your breath take you deeper and deeper into relaxation … Allow your body to feel heavy … as if you are sinking to the ground … Inhale … Exhale … Inhale … Exhale … Imagine that you are standing on some beautiful fluffy clouds … There, in the middle cloud, there is a delicate bubble. You walk slowly towards the bubble and start tapping it gently with your fingertips. Back and forth … up and down and around the fluffy cloud. See how playing with the bubble makes you feel … Now imagine that the negative feelings you have are inside the bubble … Anger … Frustration … Sadness … Stress … Anxiety … There they are , snuggled together, inside the bubble they are touching softly … Back and forth … up and down and around the fluffy cloud. At his touch, he raises his arm SUPER high … and hits the bubble up into the sky and away from his cloud. There he goes … flying through the air … taking his negative emotions with him. The bubble lands softly on another cloud. They are gone … all those negative emotions you were feeling are gone. You feel much better … much more relaxed … Your heart is full of love … happiness … You smile as you look up to the other side of the sky and see your negative emotions so far away from you. Inhale … Exhale … Inhale … Exhale … Inhale deeply and imagine that your whole body is filled with love and happiness. You deserve to feel love … feel happiness … Inhale … Exhale … Inhale … Exhale …