What To Know About Standing Meditation

By Minnie Whitley


Meditation is a practice that is used for a variety of purposes and involve individuals training their minds or inducing a mode of consciousness. This may be done as an end within itself or as some other benefit. This term is used to refer to a broad category of practices that involve different techniques used to build up internal energy or the life force, promote relaxation, and develop love, patience, compassion, forgiveness and generosity. Standing meditation refers to a type that is considered a powerful and simple approach. People all around the world, including in California, practice this on a regular basis.

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 are many perceived benefits to this. Those who practice this find that it can be beneficial to the entire being, as it is said to balance the whole self. The time that is spent doing this will vary. Sometimes it is done for just a few minutes and sometimes it can be extended longer, depending on a person's preference. All one needs to do this is a body, quiet place and open mind about the possibilities.

In order to do this, a person requires a pleasant and quiet place where he or she can practice. It may be best to start practicing inside, although facing toward a window where you can gaze outside can be a good experience as well. Stand with the feet hip distance apart and with the toes pointing forward. Soften the back of the knees enough to feel the pelvis relax down and the weight come in the feet. Imagine it being as though you just mounted on a horse.

Look ahead and align your head so that it sits atop the spine. This will make is to that the muscles of the head, face, throat and neck can relax. Smile gently and float the tongue's tip to the roof of your mouth, just behind the top, front teeth. Let the hands flow up approximately 10 inches in front of the lower half of the abdomen.

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.

Inhale deeply and exhale completely a couple of times. While doing this, make small adjustments that are necessary in the stance so that you feel as comfortable as possible. Imagine being an ancient tree or mountain, something that you consider serene and stable. Let the breath return to a normal rhythm and become still in your physical body. Enjoy the time of 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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