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The Essence of Breathing in Zen Meditation
Zen meditation is letting go of pessimistic thoughts and simply relaxing. In Buddhism, it is a contemplative discipline performed to achieve calmness in the mind and body. Most importantly, it aims for a practitioner to understand the nature of life to obtain enlightenment. To fully experience positive results of Zen meditation, there are three general methods to consider such as (1) Concentration; (2) Koan Introspection; and (3) Shikantaza. Concentration is the main emphasis to start Zen meditation. You need to focus on your breathing which is commonly ministered by counting. Let breathing be your shield to any distraction. On the other hand, Koan Introspection focuses on "koan." Koan is an entity used for meditation. "Just sitting" or Shikantaza is meditation where an object has no place, instead mere concentration is needed. Once you have chosen a specific method, then it is time for you to be aware of the common positions undertaken in Zen meditation. Burmese Position At first glance the said position looks like a simple cross-legged position. With the Burmese position, you need to situate your feet so it will be in front of one another and let both your feet relax on the floor. You need to…
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How Kundalini Reiki Works
When we say Kundalini, it usually refers to the opening of various "healing channels" and "charkas" that gives people easy access in gaining the energy of the Earth. Here, the "root chakra" serves as the center of energy that paves the way for the Kundalini energy to enter. Also referred to as the "Kundalini fire," Kundalini energy is said to flow all throughout the person's body and taps the body's "main energy channel." Once it the energy has reached "main energy channel," the Kundalini Reiki will now exit the "crown chakra," and comes back in a form of cycle. In Kundalini Reiki, the energy that has been released from a person through a channel enters the "root chakra," passes through "crown chakra" -- which is usually located on top of a person's head -- and stay there for a period of time. During its stay in the "crown chakra," the Kundalini Reiki cleanses the "charkas" in the different parts of the body and channels it all throughout the system. Here's the step-by-step procedure how Kundalini Reiki works: 1. The first step in making Kundalini Reiki work is by opening the channels where Reiki energy will flow. This step is called…
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Reiki FAQ: A Quick Guide For Beginners
What is Reiki energy? Reiki energy is known as the Universal Life Force. It is also know as Ki, Qi, or Chi in different parts of China. It is taught to us by the Reiki Masters. We learn how to channel it after being attuned. Then we go forth and share it with other people. What does the Reiki energy feel like? For different people, it will feel like different things. Some have a spinning experience, some see bright colors, some have beautiful visions, and some feel nothing at all. They may also experience a warmth or a tingle depending on where the practitioner is. How does a Reiki treatment work? The practitioner starts the treatment at the crown chakra and go all the way down to the root chakra, opening any chakras that are blocked. Then they do each elbow and knee and them you flip over and they work on your back chakras. After they have opened all of these, you will flip one more time onto your back while they anchor in your affirmation and give thanks to you for letting them treat you. How does Reiki energy know where to go? If you have a specific…
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