What is meditation by Yogananda?
Yogananda: “The best way is, every time you meditate, to sit calmly for a long time after doing the techniques. It is during this period that you will be able to deepen your awareness of God’s presence within you. Go ever deeper in your enjoyment of that presence.
What is the correct way of meditating?
Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly. Simply focus your attention on your breath without controlling its pace or intensity.
What is Hong Sau technique of meditation?
After inhaling and exhaling completely, as the next breath comes in, mentally say Hong (rhymes with song). Then, as you exhale, mentally say Sau (rhymes with saw). Hong-Sau means “I am He” or “I am Spirit”. Make no attempt to control your breathing, just let its flow be completely natural.
What are the teachings of Yogananda?
Paramahansa Yogananda has profoundly impacted the lives of millions with his comprehensive teachings on: the science of Kriya Yoga meditation, the underlying unity of all true religions, the art of balanced health and well-being in body, mind, and soul.
How can I meditate myself at home?
How to Meditate
- 1) Take a seat. Find place to sit that feels calm and quiet to you.
- 2) Set a time limit.
- 3) Notice your body.
- 4) Feel your breath.
- 5) Notice when your mind has wandered.
- 6) Be kind to your wandering mind.
- 7) Close with kindness.
- That’s it!
Can a Yogi meditate lying down?
Meditation should ordinarily be practised in a sitting position. Obviously, in a standing posture (unless one is advanced) he may fall down when the mind becomes interiorized. Neither should the yogi meditate lying down, for he might resort to the “practised” state of slumber.
What is the best position to meditate?
Those persons whose legs are supple may prefer to meditate sitting cross-legged on a cushion on the floor, or on a firm bed. However, Paramahansa Yogananda recommended the following meditation pose: Sit on a straight armless chair with the feet resting flat on the floor.
What is the best way to practice Satsanga?
A good practise is to take an affirmation or a prayer from the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons, or from Paramahansa Yogananda’s Whispers from Eternity or Metaphysical Meditations , and spiritualise it with your own devotional yearning.
What is the true state of meditation?
The true state of meditation is oneness of the meditator with the object of meditation, God. First practice the presence of God in daily life by making your meditation very deep. It is better to meditate a little bit with depth than to mediate long with the mind running here and there.