MEDITATION
The final goal of all yogasanas and pranayama is to be able to sit in deep meditation, undisturbed and for any length of time. Meditation is the final path which opens the door to discovering our infinite potential and oneness with everything in this manifest and un-manifest world. Once we realize our true self of infinite abundance and potential, then all dohas or taints of the body and mind dissolve at all levels and one is rocketed into a life of harmonious balance, the body-mind complex reverts back to its original natural state of health, vibrancy, vitality and joy in every moment.
ANAPANASATI MEDITATION
In Ancient Pali language, Ana means In – Breath, Apana means Out – Breath, Sati means To - Be - One - With. Therefore, Anapanasati, means to keep one's total attention and awareness only on one's normal breathing process.
Anapanasati meditation is as simple as one’s breath. Its power lies in its utter simplicity.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANAPANASATI MEDITATION
No mantra is to be chanted. No form of any deity is to be entertained. No pranayama practices like kumbhaka i.e., holding the breath should be attempted.
Meditation should be undertaken every day regularly any time and any place is right for Meditation.
Any comfortable sitting posture can be taken. Spine should be as comfortably erect as possible. Hands should be clasped, legs should be crossed and eyes should be closed.
Routine wanderings of the mind should be cut right away, as and when they keep arising. Attention of the mind should constantly be brought back to the chosen task on hand i.e., conscious observation of the breath.
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Healing of All Diseases is Immediate.
Memory Power becomes Increased
Wasteful Habits Die a Natural Death
Mind Always Stays in a Peaceful and Joyful State
All Work Gets Done with Greater Efficiency
Sleep-time Requirements get Reduced
Relationships become More Qualitative and Fulfilling
Thought Power is Tremendously Increased
Ability to Discern Rights and Wrongs is Sharpened
Purpose of Life is Better Understood