The basis of this practice is in the East, in countries like India or Nepal and some others, where meditation is not only part of their religion, but also of their daily life.
There are many beliefs that may or may not be true, here are some of them.
Meditation is a very positive relaxation and connection technique with our unconscious side to treat different problems of anxiety, fear or stress. Although the meditation process is simple, it is not so easy to detach ourselves from our conscious side in order to have a pleasant meditation session.
You must be patient because it is a long learning process, but satisfactory from the first sessions. We tell you the keys and some tricks to start meditating.
MYTHS
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Meditating means leaving your mind blank
This statement is not entirely correct, meditation aims to maintain our connection with the present moment. And for this we must feel the sounds, smells and sensations that are around us.
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If thoughts come to you while you meditate, you are doing it wrong
We don't have to eliminate thoughts; we just have to watch them and let them pass.
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Meditating helps you sleep
Meditation is an excellent practice to relax and sleep, but if you really want to benefit from its effects in your day to day, I recommend that you do your awake practice with your five active senses, to connect with our body and our interior.
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There is only one way to meditate
The lotus posture, with your legs crossed and your hands in the ohm mudra, is just one of the thousands of forms of meditation that exist. Another way to meditate is, of course, yoga. You can also meditate by chanting mantras or using a mala.
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To meditate well takes a long time
If you only have 5 minutes one day, that's great! The important thing is that during those 5 minutes you are aware and connecting with the present moment. Surely every day you can take a few minutes to focus on yourself.
And if you think not, think about how much time you spend a day watching your mobile or television.