Most types of meditation
require a person to be still, and this is not the case for moving meditation.
Moving meditation is done while moving slowly. While some people find
relaxation more conducive to self-awareness, it would be difficult to do for
people who seem to have overflowing energy. Some people use variations of
movements. It all depends upon how a person can focus better.
Spiritual Path
Moving meditation
regards the human mind as a powerful thing. It is something that can take
people to different places, even to another dimension of awareness. It is
something that humans can explore. At the same time, it is a powerful ally for
people who want to explore life and everything in it and beyond. This can also
be said about the spiritual dimension. The mind can lead us to discover a lot
of things about our spirituality. While some practices believe that the human
body is the mind’s enemy, Moving Meditation proves that it is not. It proves
that the human body, in fact, can work harmoniously with the people’s minds
towards their total well-being. To some people, sitting still may be the best
way to calm their mind and emotions. However, to others, it is actually slow,
rhythmic movements that calm them down.
How Do We Do Moving
Meditation?
Some people may wonder
how they can meditate if they are moving. There are specific things that they
should understand and do in order to be successful in this endeavor.
·
Focus. Practitioners do not need to master the skill
of having a totally clear mind. In Moving Meditation, they can simply focus on
particular things. They can focus on the movement of their bodies, the
contraction of their muscles, the sound that their body makes, the temperature
in the room, the texture that they feel on their feet, the movement of their
energy, the sounds that they hear, the rhythm of their heartbeats, a sensation,
or emotion.
·
Awareness. Practitioners of Moving Meditation should be
aware of their movements and all the different parts of their body. Instead of
focusing on specific parts, the practitioner should be aware of his or her
whole body. This makes the person notice the body parts that he or she has been
neglecting. This activity will give them the perfect opportunity to make those
parts feel special again and that they belong in that body. It is a perfect
opportunity to make these body parts feel accepted and loved.
·
Go
with the Flow. Give very little
thought if any, on movements. Moving Meditation practitioners should just close
their eyes and move to the music that only they can hear. It is time to let the
body take control. The sense of freedom can be therapeutic. There is no need to
worry about how a person looks and if his or her movements even make sense.
·
Slowly
but Surely. It is recommended that
practitioners move in slow pace. This will help them become aware of their body
better and observe the movements inside their body. They will also notice
different sensations. The slow movement will enable the practitioner to be
mindful in this meditation, as it is not meant to be a mindless act. In saying
this, the practitioner is simply using their mind as an observer without any
attachments or identification to any thoughts.
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