Defining The Difference Between Meditation And Prayer

By Imelda Reid


When feeling on edge or stressed, one of the best things an individual can do to calm down is to meditate and reflect on life. Menopausal symptoms can also be eased through a regular regimen of meditation. Combining regular practice with breath work like that found in Kundalini Yoga can also provide a greater sense of balance to body, mind and spirit.

The Bible Belt is an area prone to hell, fire and brimstone preaching of the South. In California, to meditate is more prominent than to pray, at least in most areas. There are also those who denounce the practice as being of the Devil in the South. Political climates in the South and on the coast have been changing in recent years. Northern regions of both U. S. Coasts are often more liberal than many other areas, especially those in the South.

Classes, seminars and workshops are offered in many areas. Most often small communities and large ones present a variety of classes and workshops. A number of websites also offer free programs for use at home. Most often these audio and videos are free with additional items available for purchase.

The internet is a great resource for researching different types of Spiritual practices that have been proven to have a variety of health benefits. There are a plethora of audios and videos which provide guided and self-guided meditative sessions. Many of these are often free and have been known to ease pain and reduce stress in a number of different people. One of the newest discoveries is that combined with breath work like that in Kundalini can ease symptoms like hot flashes and others related to menopause in women.

Spiritual centers, churches, synagogues and temples are all good places to meditate and for groups to meet. Workshops, seminars, conferences and conventions related to the practice can found in most areas. When planning such an event, it is always important to ask permission to use any public or private building, club, restaurant or residence. Individuals often learn a lot about different Spiritual pathways and practices at these amazing events.

Information on different practice styles can be achieved either through books and reading materials, or online. There are a number of free and paid programs related to the practice on a number of websites. It is often good to visit a number of these websites before deciding which style might work best at that moment.

The internet is a great place to research different types of Spiritual practices. It is also a world full of enlightened information and individuals. Whether audio or video, there are plethora of different online websites. Some of these websites also offer forums in which members can post and answer others, a chat corner where individuals can chat live in addition to general information about New Age and Spiritual practices.

Whether meditating at home or at a local circle or class, it is important to always be quiet and respectful of others. Often public classes and circles offer a conversation period after before or after the class or session. Unless individuals can find a quiet space with or without others in which there can be no interruptions, it is rare that individuals can meditate successfully.




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