Article Advise

submitted: Jul 30th 2008 | by: TinaTWiller | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 574 | |

My yogic journey began with the study of hatha yoga. I studied it and eventually became a teacher of hatha yoga, for over 3 years. During this time I became a picture of health and my flexibility and concentration improved immensely.

After an extended search for a path I was more comfortable with, I embarked upon Surat Shabd Yoga, which is a kind of meditation on the Inner Sound and Light. Surat Shabd Yoga is not new. It is not part of the New Age movement. It has been around forever, and actually is a practice which teaches one how to truly "Love."

In the olden days Surat Shabd Yoga was called the "Royal Path". To follow it one did not have to give up anything outwardly, so the kings and the queens in the old country would study this form of meditation. They wanted to study spirituality and by studying Surat Shabd Yoga they could continue to have their kingdoms, subjects, wives, and their children.

Surat Shabd Yoga is very simple and natural. You can practice it sitting, or laying down and it is very comfortable. Surat Shabd Yoga is meditation on the Inner Sound and Light, which we all have within us. This Inner Sound and Light, which is always there, has always been there, is something we can tap into. It is actually our Higher Self.

Even though Surat Shabd Yoga, or meditation on the Inner Sound And Light, is very natural and feels very comfortable, we still have our minds to conquer. We sit in meditation and the mind literally says: you need to do your shopping; you need to pick up the kids at 3:00; you have to take Johnny here; you need to take Mary there.

Slowing down the mind is like slowing dow a speeding train. Difficult but not impossible. As we practice, Surat Shabd Yoga gradually we get more and more control over it until one day, it becomes the servant to our Soul it was always meant to be.

There are two main practices to Surat Shabd Yoga. Number one is repetition of a word or words that have a warm, loving meaning to you. The second practice is total concentration on the Sound and Light within you.

We have to give the mind something to do or as usual it will take over. When we are repeating and a thought comes in, we should not beat up the mind and get angry at it. We should lovingly bring it back to the repetition. Eventually it becomes more and more one-pointed.

I love meditation. People ask me how can I sit and meditate. It gives me a break from all that's going on. It is very peaceful, very warm, inviting and loving. I personally don't feel anything hectic, fast or mean when I am in meditation. Because it feels so warm and inviting, and I feel so much love, I enjoy it.

The ultimate aim of meditation is to allow us to experience more love in our lives. The Inner Sound and Light is the Source of Love and when we tap into it we become one with that Source. We start realizing that that Source is within all living things, and we begin relating to and identifying with that Source everywhere. "Love" in our life increases because we finally realize that the same source within us is within our very neighbor.

About the Author

Tina T Willer, MBA has authored of Articles and E-books on Love, Meditation, Health, and Personal Finances. Great health includes all areas of our lives. Claim your FREE Ebook "Keep Your Love Alive", Here. Claim your FREE Financial Advice Newsletter Here.

Comments

No comments posted.

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.