Meditating in Today’s World, Does It Really Matter Any More? - Meditation Life Skills Podcast

Summary: <a href="https://www.meditationlifeskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Meditating-In-Todays-World.jpg"></a>The idea of meditating has changed to a certain extent today. This has been made possible by the acceptance of meditating in different places and in various ways. The whole purpose of meditating is to allow your mind and body to connect and to discover that inner peace.<br> The following ways are simple things that you can do to enjoy the benefits of meditation.<br> <br> Enjoy sitting back and meditating while soaking your feet in a tub of warm water with added bath salts. This can help you remove all the stresses from your long, hard day.<br> <br> Use an ice pack, wrapped in a washcloth, on the right side of your body while sitting and meditating. This is supposed to help cool your liver. It is thought that people with an overactive liver have more mind chatter than others.<br> Use some type of external aid to assist you with meditation. <br> This could be a phone app to remind you when to meditate. Or you may prefer to use music or <a href="https://www.meditationlifeskills.com/meditation-music-for-relaxation/">listen to motivational Mp3's.</a><br> <br> Meditating while walking or jogging. You can listen to motivational tapes or just repeat your favorite quote whilst outside walking. You may wish to focus on just one thing during your walks, such as what a person or thing means to you.<br> <br> While yoga and Tai Chi have been around for a long time, these are activities that have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. Both are excellent ways for helping you while meditating and deal with the stresses of life.<br> <br> Listening to music is another great tool you can incorporate into your life. Binaural beats are extremely popular and effective when it comes to meditation.<br> <br> Your doctor or health care provider may also have ideas for how you can incorporate meditating into your life. In fact, doctors are recommending meditation to their patients frequently these days. It is extremely cost effective as all it requires is your time to learn the different ways of meditating.<br> <br> It is important to choose a meditation method that suits your body and your frame of mind.<br> <br> If you are dealing with a health issue you may not have the ability to sit with your legs crossed for long periods. It may be easier and more soothing to sit in a chair and soak your feet. Also, be sure that your room temperature is comfortable and use a blanket if needed.<br> <br> When you feel more and more at ease from meditating, you will find it much easier to meditate and reap the full benefits of these meditation techniques successfully.