Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog.
My name is Ikuko. I am a practitioner of ancient Master Yoga and Qigong.
In my last article, I discussed how you are a magician creating your own life. Today, I’d like to talk about how we can consciously create our lives.
There are several methods I recommend, but today I want to introduce meditation.
You’ve probably heard about meditation, and there are many different approaches to it.
You can’t truly know what works best for you until you try it. You can also deepen your practice with the ancient master yoga and Wudang Taiji Neidan Methods that I use.
But today, I’ll share with you the simplest way to meditate.
Start by sitting quietly for 20 minutes. That’s all there is to it.
Keep all devices out of sight. If possible, turn off your cell phone or put it in sleep mode or airplane mode to avoid disturbances.
Then, sit in a chair or on the floor.
If sitting in a chair, sit upright without leaning on the backrest. Keep your back straight, and place your feet flat on the floor with your legs uncrossed.
If sitting on the floor, sit cross-legged and keep your back straight. Placing a cushion or folded blanket under your hips can help straighten your spine and prevent your legs from becoming numb.
Rest your hands on your knees. Your palms can face up or down, depending on what feels right for you. It’s okay if your palms are crossed, but avoid crossing your arms.
Close your eyes if you can, or if that’s uncomfortable, gently look down at an angle without focusing on anything specific. Just let your gaze be soft and unfocused.
Now, let’s begin with 20 minutes of meditation.
I could explain many aspects of meditation, and I hope to do so eventually, but practice is far more important than theory.
During meditation, you may experience a flurry of thoughts and distractions. This is normal, and all meditation practitioners, including myself, face this challenge. Even I sometimes struggle with constant thoughts.
There’s no need to judge or blame yourself for these thoughts. It’s natural for us as human beings. When a thought or image arises, simply notice it—“Oh, this is coming up”—and then let it go.
Also, focus on your breathing. Pay attention to the sensation of air passing through your nostrils or listen to the sound of your breath. Everyone has their own way of focusing, so find what works best for you.
You can also mentally chant:
“I am breathing in. I am breathing out.”
“In… out…”
“Inhale… exhale…”
Chanting can help reduce the clutter of thoughts and make it easier to concentrate.
This meditation practice allows you to spend conscious time with yourself. It’s important to practice every day. If you can’t do it for 20 minutes, start with 5 minutes.
Consistency is key. Don’t be too hard on yourself; be flexible and incorporate meditation into your daily routine.
The breathing techniques I teach will help lower your consciousness and induce a meditative state. They also strengthen your energy, so I highly recommend them.
During meditation, your brainwave state changes, and you might feel very sleepy, even falling asleep. To avoid this, maintain good posture. If you do fall asleep, just think, “I fell asleep!” and smile. Don’t blame yourself. In the beginning, meditation can sometimes feel like a struggle against sleep, so approach it casually.
You probably needed some rest anyway.
In my next article, I’ll discuss the benefits of continued meditation.
Thank you for reading, and see you next time!
Ikuko
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