General Facts On Standing Meditation

By Minnie Whitley


Meditation refers to a practice that is used for many purposes. It involves people training the minds or creating a mode of consciousness. The term is used when classifying a range of practices and varying techniques that are used to build the internal energy within a person, encourage relaxation, and instill patience, compassion, generosity, forgiveness and love. Standing meditation refers to a simple, yet powerful, approach. People around the globe, including those living in California, have adopted this practice into their routine.

In terms of this practice, the body needs to be aligned in a specific way and then held still. Through this process the Qi, or energy flow, takes on its natural form and flows through a meridian system. This permits blockages to dissolve, which may be block the energy from flowing smoothly.

There is a lot of benefit that can come of doing this regularly. People who do this tout the benefits available to the entire body. In fact, it is thought to balance the whole self. How long each sessions lasts will range. Some may do this for just a few minutes while others extend it to for longer period. This should be the choice of the person. All that is needed for this type of meditation is an open mind, body and a quiet area to practice.

To do this, a person will need to have a quiet space to practice. It might be best to start doing this inside, although it can be nice to face toward a window so you can see outdoors. Stand in a way so that the feet are hip length apart and the toes are facing forward. Soften the knees enough so that the pelvis relaxes down and the weight moves to the feet. It should feel as if you just mounted a horse.

Look straight ahead, with the head aligned right atop the spine so the muscles of the face, throat, neck and head can be relaxed. Smile and float the tip of the tongue up to the roof of the mouth, just behind the front teeth. Then flow the hands up between eight and 10 inches in front of the lower abdomen with the palms facing a few inches below the navel.

Palms should face a few inches below the navel and fingertips should point forward but are not to touch. Imagine you are in the position to hug a small tree. Fingers should extend and be spaced out. The elbows can be lifted enough so that the armpits are hollowed out.

Take deep breaths in and complete breaths out. As you do this, make minor adjustments in your stance so that you feel comfortable. Picture yourself as a large tree or mountain, or something else that you think is stable and serene. Let your breath return to its normal pace and focus on stillness in the body. Enjoy this time that you are doing nothing.

Remain in this position for at least 10 minutes. You may hold for longer, if it feels good. Over time, increase the length of your sessions. The results that one receives from this will differ by person. Still, a lot of people have reported positive changes from doing this on a regular basis.




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