Join Dr. Patricia Carrington as she demonstrates two brief exercises you can do to prepare to meditate. Many people find these preparatory exercises deepen the meditation experience and make it more meaningful.
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Prepatory Exercises for Meditators
This audio clip was excerpted from Dr. Patricia Carrington’s Learn to Meditate Course
First, I’m going to demonstrate two exercises that you can do, if you wish to, in preparation for meditating. I suggest that you try them at least once and then decide if you want to adopt one or both of them as a regular practice. Many people find that these brief preparatory exercises deepen their meditation practice and they make it more meaningful. And, if you want to, you can also use these exercises as mini relaxations during your day. They can be very helpful.
Now, let’s begin. I assume that you’re seated comfortably, either alone or with someone else who’s also meditating, that you’re in a quiet place, with the phone silenced, and that you’ve loosened all tight clothing.
If you haven’t made these preparations yet, turn off this tape (audio) now, take care of them, and then turn it back on.
We’ll now do the preparatory exercises.
Close your eyes, easily and comfortably.
Imagine that surrounding you, above you, and all around you, there is a soft white light.
Something like moonlight, a very comforting, supporting, healing light.
And imagine that each time you breathe in, that you’re breathing in this white light, taking as much or as little of it as you need at that moment. And that each time you breathe out, you’re sending that white light to any part of your body where they may be tension, or stress, or simply a need for soothing comfort.
You may send the light throughout your entire body and your entire being, bathing yourself in comfort and peace.
All you need do is breathe in the soft light, now, and experience the love and support that it brings.
(Do this for about 1 minute)
Now, allow the imagery of the light to fade and place the palm of one hand lightly, but firmly, on your forehead, so that your hand is horizontal.
And, place your other hand on the back of your head, just above the base of the skull, sothat this hand is cradling the back of your head.
Holding your head with your two hands, in this manner, allow yourself to take deep, easy, natural breaths, until I suggest that you stop this exercise.
(About 1-2 minutes)
Now slowly remove your hands from your head and we will begin the meditation…
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