Meditation has become an alternative method of healing.

Meditation has become an alternative method of healing. Meditation is not just meant for yoga masters who sit on mountains in the Himalayas. Meditation is very useful for coping with stress, anxiety and many medical problems. ‪Meditation is very useful in balancing a person's physical, mental and emotional states. Meditation has deep rooted connections with world's great religions and all religions practice mediation. The main purpose of meditation is to remove suffering and to heal.

There are two major types of meditation.
Concentrative Meditation : This kind of meditation focuses on one particular object. It may be breath, an image, or a mantra. This kind of meditation enables the mind to come to a stand still and thus allowing greater awareness. The simplest way to practice concentrative meditation is to quietly concentrate on a breath or object. It has been found that one's breath is directly correlated to one's state of mind. This can be explained by the fact that when a person is agitated or tensed his breath would be rapid, uneven and shallow. On the contrary when the mind is focused, calm and composed then the breath is deep, slow and regular. As one focuses on the breathing as in the inhalation and exhalation, the mind becomes attuned to the rhythm as a result the breathing becomes deeper and slower. Thus the mind becomes calm and tranquil.

Mindfulness Meditation : Mindfulness meditation is not to be confused with concentration. In this form of meditation, the person who meditates assumes the role of an impartial observer. Contrary to concentration where the practitioner focuses all attention on a single object, in mindfulness meditation, all experience/aspects of experience are welcome. The aim of mindfulness meditation is not to be focused, but to be aware of the present moment. It also involves attentiveness with regard to the breathing process so as to be rooted to the present moment. All ideas, thoughts, feelings, images etc. which arise in the mind are encouraged. In other words, if the mind wanders, it is allowed to wander. All thoughts are welcome. They are not judged, evaluated or discriminated. The practitioners of mindfulness meditation simply sit and observe the mind. This form of meditation can be applied to all areas of life. Mindfulness meditation is all about embracing the present moment in any place, at any given point of time, during any activity!!!
Hari Om Tat Sat Namah Shivaya!!!