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Suppose you could close your eyes for a few minutes and then be relaxed, alert, and able to think clearly? Meditation can do that for you, and much more. The benefits were there, of course, before science proved them, and now you can keep up on the science and the experience with the Meditation Newsletter. Your name and e-mail address - that's all it takes.

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Documented Benefits of Meditation

A Simple Meditation To Use Now

Don't think it has to be be difficult. Try this simple method to see the benefits of meditation in minutes.

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and tense up your body. Breath deeply through your nose as you release the tension from every muscle. As you feel each part relaxing, watch for parts that may escape notice, like a tight jaw. If tension remains somewhere, tense up that part again, then let it relax.

Let your breathing fall into a comfortable pattern, and pay attention to it. Be aware of your breath as it passes in and out of your nose. Though your mind will wander endlessly, all you have to do is continually bring attention back to your breath.

Is your mind is still too busy? Try naming the distractions as a way of setting them aside. Try, for example, saying in your mind, "itchy leg," "worried about work," or "anger," and then immediately return attention to your breathing.

Do this meditation for five or ten minutes, or for 100 breaths. When you open your eyes, you'll feel relaxed, and your mind will feel refreshed. You'll be better prepared for any mental challenges. You can start experiencing the benefits of meditation today. Why not try it now?

The Meditation Site Pages

The Best Meditation Music? - What's added to the music matters most - get my recommendations.
Techniques of Meditation - Some of the techniques. The best one is the one that works for you.
Inducing Consciousness - Become more conscious, within and outside of your meditative practice.
Meditation Tools - Products out there that can help you with your practice.
The Meditation Newsletter - Free for now, and always free for those who subscribe now.
Spiritual Poems - A collection of spiritual poetry.
The Best Meditation CD Is - Find out here.
Four Ways To Use Meditation CDs - Have you tried these?

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. - Dalai Lama

This Month's Tip Face The Fear - Make it a point to consciuosly do something you fear, and learn from the experience. make it something that has no real physical danger involved. This could be talking to a stranger, asking for a raise at work, or anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Watch what your mind tells you before you take action, and how you can choose to not take its advice. Watch the whole process of acting in the face of fear to learn the truth about the illusions our minds frighten us with. My Recommendations (Click on a title for details.) Steve Gillman Learn The Secrets Of Being Unstoppable - I own this CD set, and I think it has some of the most powerful and life-changing ideas out there. Holosync Audio Technology - The Centerpointe Research Institute has a great program that they say will help you "meditate more deeply than a Zen monk, create profound positive changes in your mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and dramatically raise your threshold for stress." (I've used their products, and I'm impressed. I know that some say this isn't a "regular" meditation, but that's okay. You can still do both. At least try the free demo. - Steve) Hypnosis Downloads - Install them in your computer right now, or put them on MP3s or CDs for later. Low cost, high quality audio hypnosis sessions to help you increase your creativity, overcome your fears, motivate yourself, quit bad habits and more.

NEW PAGES!

Easy Meditation Techniques - New to meditation? Try these first.
Meditation For Relaxation And More - See what else.
A Short Lesson On How To Meditate - For Beginners - Keeping it simple.
The Meditation Program - A Review - One of my favorites.
Learn To Meditate Today - Easy ways to get started.
A Free Guided Meditation - Actually there are three to try, and suggestions for doing your own.
Two Reviews Of The Holosync Program - Including my own.
A Dozen Different Types Of Religion : My interpretation and notes on the mystical aspects.
A Different Kind Of Daily Meditation - Watching your mind as the day goes on...
Relaxation Music - Choosing The Best - You'll find examples and recommedations.
Who Are You? - Here's a clue: you're not who you think you are.
How To Meditate With A Mantra : By Dada Vedaprajinananda.
Meditating Outside : Why it's different.
Relaxation Techniques : Ten quick techniques to try.
Ways To Relieve Stress : How to relax when you don't have time to meditate.
How To Live The Simple Life : And deciding whether you really want to.
Types of Meditation : Find the one that's right for you.
The Best Classical Music For Relaxation
Spiritual Humor
Guided Meditation
Spiritual Awakening
Meditation For Children in 5 Easy Steps
The Monkey With The Wooden Apples
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Tips for Better Meditation