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With new benefits of meditation being discovered seemingly everyday, more people are being introduced to meditation in its many forms than ever before. The modern world is fast-paced and a majority of people in the United States report regular or even constant stress or anxiety in their daily life. This is just one area of life in which meditation can help. Curious if guided meditation can help you with your problems, too? Here's more about what guided meditation really is and what it can do. What is Guided Meditation? Meditation is, at its core, a way to help you develop your own inner calmness and tranquility and it's also meant to help you grow as a person. Meditation isn't something just for hippies or the spiritual; people of all ages and all walks of life use meditation in one form or another to help them. Guided imagery meditation is a form of meditation or self-hypnosis that allows someone to guide you through the meditation and achieve a specific outcome,

The word "chakra" comes from Sanskrit for "spinning wheel" and is defined as a vortex of energy that supplies prana, or vital life energy, for physical, mental, and spiritual health. Starting at the bottom of the spine and progressing to the top of the head, the chakras overlap the central nervous system and serve as an ethereal double for the physical body. As psychic energy travels upward through the seven major chakras, the body opens to spiritual awareness in a process known as a kundalini awakening. It is suggested that beginners receive formal instruction before taking this practice home. This type of meditation could be practiced by experienced practitioners or with the supervision of a qualified Yoga teacher . The Seven Major Chakras Each chakra is associated with emotional and physical conditions related to that specific area of the body. There is also a color and a musical note that relates to each, and these are often used in chakra meditations.

Although a good number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, only a small percentage actually persist with it. This is unfortunate, as the benefits are enormous. One possible reason is that many beginners do not start with an appropriate mindset to make the practice sustainable. The purpose of this article is to provide 20 practical recommendations to help beginners get past the initial hurdles and integrate meditation as an ongoing practice in their lives. 1: Make it a formal practice. Set aside a time in the day that is your meditation practice time. 2: Only meditate for as long as you are enjoying it. It is especially important in the beginning that meditation is not a chore. 3: Do yoga or stretch first. Firstly physical activity will draw your own awareness into the body and away from your mind. A practice like yoga loosens the muscles and tendons allowing you to sit more comfortably. Additionally, yoga opens the body not only at the physical level but a

If you're on a weight loss program, you could definitely use some appetite suppressor. In such case, you will have to consider a couple of techniques and methods. You would have to find the one that will work well for you. Here are some methods you can try: Change Food Choices Nutritious Diet - Eating a nutritious diet is always a good idea. This means eating the kinds of foods that are low in fat and simple sugars and high in vitamins and minerals. You should also avoid processed food and junk food. To successfully suppress your appetite however, you also need to change your food preferences. Some foods like apples, oatmeal, green vegetables and flaxseed for example are rich in fiber. They take longer to digest so you are less likely to look for food at different times of the day . Modify Eating Practices Schedule of Meals - The way you eat or your schedule for eating may also affect your appetite. Skipping meals for example may increase your inclination to eat more at

Want to transform your life? Try guided meditation. Why? To transform your life, you must first change your thoughts and that's the rub - how to change your thoughts from what is not working to what is...and again I answer with guided meditation. Guided meditation helps create the space within yourself to identify thoughts that are not working and replacing them with new thought patterns that enhance your life. Meditation isn't a quick fix, but a foundation for real transformation Several years ago I went to a lecture by Marianne Williamson. A person in the audience wanted her guidance on why her life wasn't getting any better. This person had struggled with eating disorders and depression in the past, but she just couldn't quite find her way out. Williamson asked her what she was doing to help herself. The woman responded with , "I go to therapy and have asked God to help me." Williamson responded, "Not enough." I was stunned. Then W