Positive Thinking and Meditation (Vedanta and Dhyana)
The mind is a vast expanse of conscious and unconscious thought, knowledge and wisdom. According to yoga we use but a fraction of our mental capacity.
Often we can get stuck in very limited ways of thinking. Unconscious patterns of negative thought can hugely impact on our state of mind, mental and physical health, and emotional well being.
Unlike Western studies of the mind, yogic thought is not particularly interested in what constitutes mental illness, but keeps its focus very much on what constitutes radiant, positive and good mental health.
Techniques of positive thinking are taught in yoga. These techniques help us to learn to replace old worn out habitual modes of thinking, with uplifting, invigorating thoughts and ideas, that allow the mental faculties to expand and grow.
Meditation
Meditation is the practice of deep inner concentration and awareness in an effort to experience inner stillness, peace and silence.
We use techniques of withdrawal of the senses and creating inner focal points, to still the thought waves and to anchor the concentration of the mind within.
We can even meditate on our breath as we walk to work. A nice meditation to do is the silent walk repeating a positive and uplifting word or phrase such as OM or something that has meaning to you, whilst coordinating each step and phrase with your breath.
1. (Asanas)
2. (Pranayama)
3. (Savasan)
4. (Vegetarian)
5. (Vedanta and Dhyana)
