Healing, Yoga and Qigong

The mantra  RA MA DA SA SA SAY SO HUNG  is one of the most popular healing meditations taught by  Yogi Bhajan. This is one of my favorite meditations. I try to practice it as often as I can. It's a beautiful mantra that you can sing or listen to. You can experience peace and calm right away. "A regular listening practice is not only good for practical, preventative self-health care, but also it will aid in the assurance of a healthier life. It can help preserve the body and pave the way toward a positive mental projection. Chanting or listening to this mantra set to this classical tune will drive out depression and re-vibrate your life .  It contains the eight sounds that stimulate the Kundalini to flow in the central channel of the spine and in the spiritual centers. This sound balances the five zones of the left and right hemispheres of the brain to activate the neutral mind . As this happens, the hypothalamus pulsates in rhythm with the ...

Today I want to share two easy and rapid relaxation tips that work great. If you're given to tightening up during the day because of stress, lack of sleep, a jerk for a boss, or any of the zillion other reasons most of us rarely relax, then try putting these tips to work. I learned them, by the way, from a retired college psychology professor. Whoa! Here's the first tip : Controlled Breathing The first rapid relaxation routine involves   breathing in and out (9) nine times in three  series of three breaths. In the first series of three breaths, inhale   deeply and, as you exhale slowly,  say quietly  or think to yourself, " Calm body ." Repeat  three times. In the second series of three breaths, inhale  deeply and, as you exhale,  say quietly or  think to yourself, " Calm mind ." In the final series of three breaths, inhale  deeply and, as you exhale, say (and do) " Smile ." ...

Now for a simple meditation method you're going to find extremely useful if you actually take two minutes to try it! First, we turn to  6th century  B.C. Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, who tells us... Muddy water , let stand, becomes clear. Using Lao-Tzu's insight, I think you'd agree with me that most of the time, your life and mind are a lot like  muddy water , stirred up often by people and things. But it doesn't have to be that way! In a minute or two by using this exercise, you can clear your mind, your body, and your emotions and become like still water! Here's how to be still and clear ... Take a deep breath . Hold for a second. Exhale slowly and start to focus inwardly . Repeat two or three more times.   Imagine a  murky lake inside of you . Take few more deep breaths.     There, now you can feel the water of your life starting to slow down . Visualize the waves getting smaller. Mentally see the d...