Meditation 101 - By Evelyn Rivera
MEDITATION 101
“Meditation is your first habit. Every human should meditate to keep the mind clean. Meditation is nothing but cleansing the mind through a process. You will take a bath so that you may not stink, but if you don’t take a bath and you put on cologne, you will stink differently. Meditation is the cleansing of the mind so that mind can tell you who you are.” - Yogi Bhajan
INTRODUCTION to MEDITATION
Main benefits of meditation:
Demonstrate your untrained mind in action
Helps you stay focused in the present
Physical & mental grounding
Better control over your thoughts
Reduces mental clatter
Promotes calmness and compassion
More mental space
Reduces anxiety
Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
Promotes awareness of day-to-day life
Helps you make better decisions
Helps you align with your higher self
Develops positive discipline
Helps honor your spirit and soul
Promotes self acceptance
Plus much more!
Understanding Meditation
Meditation first begins with understanding your breathing. Once you learn how to properly breathe, picking a daily ritual will become easier because meditation is that simple!. You can literally lay in bed for 5 extra minutes a day and just consciously breathe! There is no right or wrong way.
Alternatives
For me personally, I have an altar. My altar keeps me safe, guided and stable, it is my sanctuary. You can make yours however you want it. Always keep your things facing east.
Things I keep to help with my day to day:
Glass of water with parsley to get rid of negative energy
Florida water sprinkled with basil for cleansing the energy and helps protect you in the astral (dreams)
Incense
Regular glass of water to stabilize energy
A plant
Pablo Santo in my caldron
My singing bowl
Evelyn Rivera
mother, wellness adviser, author, and aspiring Doula
IG/Twitter: brujayogi . loveandwaterco.com
