Guided Meditation
Guided meditation is a type of meditation where you are guided by a voice, either in person or through a recording. The guide will lead you through the meditation process, giving you instructions on how to focus your attention and relax your body. Guided meditation can be a helpful way to learn how to meditate, especially if you are new to it.
Yogic Meditation
Yogic meditation is a type of meditation that is based on the principles of yoga. Yogic meditation practices often involve focusing on the breath, chanting mantras, and holding specific body postures. Yogic meditation can help to improve your mental and physical health, as well as your spiritual well-being.
Mental and Health Benefits of Guided and Yogic Meditation
Guided and yogic meditation have been shown to have a number of mental and health benefits, including:
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Improving mood and emotional regulation
- Increasing focus and concentration
- Reducing pain and inflammation
- Improving sleep quality
- Lowering blood pressure and heart rate
- Boosting the immune system
- Increasing self-awareness and self-compassion
How Guided and Yogic Meditation Can Be Used to Control the Subconscious Mind
The subconscious mind is the part of our mind that is responsible for our automatic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also the part of our mind that is most susceptible to suggestion. Guided and yogic meditation can be used to control the subconscious mind by using affirmations and positive imagery.
For example, you could use a guided meditation to repeat the affirmation “I am calm and relaxed” to yourself over and over again. This would help to reprogram your subconscious mind and make it easier for you to feel calm and relaxed in stressful situations.
How to Practice Guided and Yogic Meditation
To practice guided meditation, simply find a guided meditation recording or a guided meditation teacher. Once you have found a guided meditation that you like, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Follow the instructions of the guide and focus your attention on your breath or on the mantra that you are chanting.
To practice yogic meditation, there are many different techniques that you can use. Some common yogic meditation techniques include:
- Mantra meditation: This involves repeating a mantra, which is a word or phrase, over and over again.
- Breath meditation: This involves focusing on your breath and paying attention to the rise and fall of your chest or abdomen.
- Visualization meditation: This involves creating mental images in your mind and focusing on those images.
- Yoga nidra: This is a type of guided meditation that involves lying down in a comfortable position and listening to the guide’s instructions.
If you are new to meditation, it is helpful to start with a short meditation session, such as 5 or 10 minutes. You can gradually increase the length of your meditation sessions as you become more comfortable with the practice.
Here are some tips for using guided meditation and yogic meditation to control your subconscious mind:
- Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
- Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
- Focus on your breath and on the present moment.
- If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath.
- If you have a negative thought, acknowledge it and then let it go.
- Visualize yourself in a positive light and repeat positive affirmations to yourself.
- Meditate for at least 10 minutes each day.
OR Here is a simple guided meditation that you can try:
- Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down.
- Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
- Bring your attention to your breath. Notice the rise and fall of your chest or abdomen as you breathe in and out.
- If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath.
- Continue focusing on your breath for 5-10 minutes.
- When you are ready to finish, take a few deep breaths and open your eyes.
With regular practice, you will start to see a change in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You will also start to feel more in control of your life.
To control the subconscious mind using guided meditation or yogic meditation, we can focus on the following:
- Setting positive intentions for the meditation
- Focusing on the present moment and letting go of negative thoughts
- Repeating positive affirmations or mantras
- Visualizing positive outcomes
You can also find many guided meditations and yogic meditations online and in apps.
Over time, regular meditation can help to reprogram your subconscious mind and to create new, more positive patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.
Conclusion
Guided and yogic meditation are two powerful tools that can be used to improve your mental and physical health, as well as your spiritual well-being. If you are looking for a way to control your subconscious mind, meditation is a great place to start.