Episode 31: RIBBONS OF HEALING MEDITATIONS - MEDITATION SPACE - Joe-y Busuttil

MEDITATION SPACE

RIBBONS OF HEALING MEDITATIONS - MEDITATION SPACE - Joe-y Busuttil Meditation isn’t always about emptying the mind and focusing on the breath alone. This form of meditation is generally known as passive meditation. While it is a good idea to train oneself in passive meditation to experience more control and deeper relaxation, it is only one form in a basket full of meditative practices. Through millions of years of evolution, the body knows how to heal itself. We just have to learn how to get out of its way. Reducing unnecessary psychological distress by balancing stress levels helps the body perform optimally. Meditation is a tool we can use to do this. During and after meditation, the body stops producing the ‘stress’ chemicals associated with the sympathetic nervous system’s fight or flight response. Negative thinking is also reduced, which can trigger the stress response and the further release of stress chemicals in the body, since negative thoughts are perceived threats. It is like we are signalling to the body and mind that it is safe, and we can calm down. One of the easiest ways to relax and reduce stress is to simply start observing your breath. This can be done in almost any situation and any position – whether sitting, standing, lying down or walking. Bringing attention to your breath has an immediate calming effect on both your body and your mind as it cuts the negative feedback loop caused by stress. This is where unpleasant reactions to negative thoughts cause the release of stress chemicals in the body, which leads to further negative thoughts about the actual severity of the situation (and even vice-versa). Mindfulness is the practice of observing the reality of the present moment with an accepting an non-judgmental attitude. It is practiced in the same way as breathing meditation, however with expanded awareness of all objects of consciousness – including feeling, sight, hearing, taste, smell and even thoughts. Meditation is a practise that can really make your life better. A practise that changes and improves your life in ways you might not expect. So we need to do the right things and set up the right conditions if we’re going to change. Let your self relax and let go. Enjoy this session. Joey Busuttil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEBSITE: https://eudiamoniaconnection.podomatic.net Joe Busuttil Website: www.equator-hypnotherapymelbourne.com MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/equatorhypnotherapy/