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Steve Cook on the quest for Football Manager 2020 glory, after signing one of his AFC Bournemouth team-mates! – Bournemouth Echo

Posted: November 20, 2019 at 5:50 am


AN international break can be the ideal chance to unwind briefly during an intense Premier League campaign.

Cherries players were given a few days off to reflect and recharge following defeat at Newcastle United last time out, before returning to work ahead of Saturdays crunch clash with Wolves at Vitality Stadium (3pm).

For centre-back Steve Cook, he used the opportunity to return to his roots in East Sussex to watch hometown team Hastings, where he holds a role as academy ambassador, beat Phoenix Sports 3-1 in Isthmian League South East. And the recent break in fixtures has also undoubtedly given Cook the opportunity to tackle another of his passions Football Manager.

The Sports Interactive and SEGA classic released its 2020 edition of the addictive game this week, but FM fan Cook began playing earlier this month having downloaded the pre-release version.

The 28-year-old, who has made steps towards his real-life coaching badges with his UEFA B licence, says he has considered the possibility of becoming a manager in the future.

He told the clubs website: Whether I want to be a coach, manager or scout, I dont know. I just want to have everything there so Im ready if the opportunity arises.

Hopefully Ive got six, seven, eight years left in the game. If Im still here (at Cherries), hopefully they would offer me a job!

But for now, Cook can try his hand in the virtual world. He began his quest for FM 2020 glory by snapping up one of his own Cherries team-mates in a battle to avoid League One relegation.

Quizzed on how his Football Manager 2020 career had begun, Cook told the Daily Echo: Alright. I started as Bolton.

I fancied a change. I brought Jack Simpson in, so hopefully he can do a little bit for me.

I was Villa last time and then ended up Real Madrid manager so, you know.

Asked if he had signed himself on the game, Cook added: No, Im not good enough!

I think Im a hard player to get out of Bournemouth, so I left myself to see what I can do in my Football Manager career.

Cook says a few more players in the Cherries squad are also invested in the game, but he admits he did have to bring a halt to his time spent on Football Manager 2019.

I stopped playing because it kind of took over my life a bit, he said.

Ive come out now and given it a bit of a go and its enjoyable. Its always nice, it takes my mind off this (real) sort of football.

Cook joked: I might have to get back to my family soon. They werent happy when I moved to Bolton!

Keen gamer Cook is not restricted to Football Manager, posting a photo on his Instagram earlier this season of a smashed console controller following a disappointing session of another popular title.

Yeah, Ive shelved FIFA for now, he smiled. Ive had to stop playing FIFA. Ive moved onto Call of Duty, so I can take my aggression out on that!

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Just exhale with the sound, Oooooo! – Economic Times

Posted: November 19, 2019 at 11:51 am


By Osho

When you go to sleep tonight and every night following tonight, before going to sleep put off the light, sit on your bed, close your eyes and exhale deeply through the mouth with the sound O Ooooo. Go on exhaling with the sound O, as deeply as possible. Your stomach goes in, the air moves out, and you go on creating the sound O.

Remember, I am not saying Aum, I am saying simply O. It will become Aum automatically. You need not make it; then it is false. You simply create the sound O. When it becomes more harmonious and you are enjoying it, suddenly you will become aware it has become Aum. But dont force it to become Aum, then it is false. When it becomes spontaneously Aum, then, it is something vibrating from within. And this sound Aum is the deepest sound, the most harmonious, the most basic.

When it happens and you enjoy and you flow in its music, your whole body and your brain relax. With the sound Aum, you will go on relaxing and your sleep will have a different quality, altogether. When you have exhaled completely and you feel that now no more exhalation is possible, the whole breath has gone out, stop for a single moment. Dont inhale, dont exhale just stop. In that stop you are in the ocean.

Just remain so for a single moment and just look at what is happening. Be aware where you are: witness the whole situation that is there in that single stopped moment. Time is no more there, because time moves with breaths; breathing is the process of time. Because you breathe you feel time moving. When you dont breathe, you are just like a dead man. Time has stopped, there is no process anywhere; everything has stoppedas if the whole existence has stopped with you. In that stopping, you can become aware of the deepest source of your being and energy. So for a single moment, stop. Then inhale through the nose, but dont make any effort to inhale.

Remember, make all the effort to exhale, but dont make any effort to inhale; just let the body inhale. You simply relax your hold and let the body take the inhalation. You dont do anything. That too is beautiful and works wonders. You will feel a deep silence surrounding you, because then you know your effort is not needed for life. Life breathes itself. It moves by itself of its own cause. It is a river; you unnecessarily go on pushing it. You will see that the body is taking the inhalation. Your effort is not needed, your ego is not needed you are not needed. When the body has taken a full inhalation, stop for a single moment again. Again watch.

These two moments are totally different. When you have exhaled completely and stopped, that stopping is just like death. When you have inhaled totally and then stopped, that stopping is the climax of life. Remember, inhalation is equivalent to life, exhalation equivalent to death. Thats why the first thing a child does when born is to inhale, and the last thing the same child will do when old, dying, will be to exhale. On this earth, the first thing you did while entering life was inhalation, and the last thing you will do will be exhalation. (Vedanta: Seven steps to Samadhi, Osho Times International. Courtesy Osho International Foundation. http://www.osho.com)

DISCLAIMER : Views expressed above are the author's own.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:51 am

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Steve Ewen: Unbeaten Knights warned to fear the Rams in high school football playoffs – The Province

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Theyre still the Mount Douglas Rams.

Thats the message St. Thomas coach Steve De Lazzari is hammering into his unbeaten Knights (7-0) as the Eastern Conference regular-season champions from Burnaby get set to face the Western Conference fourth-place Rams (4-3) of Victoria in the Subway Bowl triple-A high school football provincial quarterfinals.

The game goes Saturday at B.C. Place Stadium.

They always seem to elevate their level of play at this time of year, De Lazzari said of the Rams, who have won five B.C. titles in the past eight seasons, including last year, when they crushed the Knights 43-21 in this same quarterfinal round.

Weve seen it from them before. Theyll be third or fourth in their conference and then theyll just start taking care of opponent after opponent in the playoffs.

You cant just look at this season when you talk about them. Were looking at their history. Theyre obviously doing something right over there.

The Rams were second in the Western Conference regular season last year. After dispatching STM, they would beat the Vancouver College Fighting Irish 31-28 in the semifinals and then bounce the New Westminster Hyacks 48-24 in the championship game with a team that featured 12 seniors and star quarterback Gideone Kremler.

Hunter Swift, whos in Grade 10, has taken over the passing chores this season. Mt. Douglas dropped a 33-21 decision to New Westminster and a 35-14 game to Vancouver College to begin the regular season, but theyve won five of six games since, including a 42-12 decision over North Deltas Seaquam Seahawks in last weeks opening round of playoffs.

STM had a bye last week thanks to their first-place finish.

Peter Primeau rushed for 117 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns for Mt. Douglas against Seaquam.

In the regular season, Swift passed for 826 yards and completed 50 per cent (53 of 106) of his attempts. He threw eight touchdown passes and five interceptions.

Hunter has steadily improved each week, and is an awesome young man, Mt. Douglas coach Mark Townsend explained via text.

We really did not know what to expect this season but the kids are competing hard and improving, he added. Although facing this very talented STM team is an extremely difficult task, and beating them would be a big upset, our kids are excited to have the opportunity.

Townsend was quick to praise an STM defence led by defensive end Kaishaun Carter and a rushing game featuring running back Nick Osho, who has run for 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.

St. Thomass ground game was supposed to also feature Marc Abboud this year, but he suffered a broken leg in an Aug. 30 preseason game in Hawaii. De Lazzari hinted earlier that Abboud might be back for the playoffs but says chances are hes not going to play on Saturday.

TRIPLE A QUARTERFINALS

Saturday, B.C. Place Stadium

Noon: New Westminster vs. Lord Tweedsmuir

2:30 p.m.: Kelowna vs. Vancouver College

5 p.m.: Mt. Douglas vs. St. Thomas More

7:30 p.m.: Notre Dame vs. South Delta

DOUBLE A

Friday

3 p.m.: Robert Bateman at Ballenas (Merle Logan)

6 p.m.: Windsor at Vernon (Greater Vernon Athletic)

Saturday

9:30 a.m.: Clarence Fulton at Langley (B.C. Place Stadium)

7:30 p.m.: Holy Cross at G.W. Graham (Exhibition Stadium

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:51 am

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Meditation and Magic Mushrooms Can Restore Peoples Will to Live, Study Shows – Mandatory

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The journalNaturerecently published a study about combining meditation with psychedelics to reduce depression and anxiety, proving what the pro-psychedelic camp has long maintained: combining mediation with psychedelics can help restore peoples will to live. The study followed 39 expert Buddhist meditation practitioners on a five-day silent meditation retreat (the kind that are uber-trendy among Silicon Valley elites). However, the retreats for this study were considerably groovier than most, because on the fourth day at approximately 10:30 a.m., half of the participants received strong doses of psilocybin mushrooms. The other half received placebos. Neither researchers nor participants knew who got which, though we suspect it was probably pretty obvious after a couple of hours.

The results shocked researchers. Those who ate the magic mushrooms reported more meaningful experiences on the retreat. Half ranked it as one of the top 10 most meaningful experiences of their life. The meditators who received placebos reported it as only the most meaningful experience in the last month, and even then, only 37 percent ranked it that high. The psychonauts also experienced more intense meditation sessions, with many of the positive impacts still in effect four months later. Most exciting, the mushrooms not only enhanced the quality of meditation, but meditation helped prevent bad trips. If youre looking to lose or find yourself, hallucinogens might be the right tool for the job.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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Bergen teen creates meditation garden for the stressed-out – NorthJersey.com

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Emily Desbiens, who died in June 2018, was honored with a memorial garden Sept. 8, 2019. Joshua Jongsma, Staff Writer, @jongsmjo

BERGENFIELD Irthu Pillai sawsomething in her life that she wantedto remedy.

"I saw everyone going to school and going to work facing stress every day," with no readily available solution, Pillai said.

So the Bergenfield High School freshman decided to create a meditation garden at Cooper's Pond.

"I thought if there was a meditation garden there would be someplace public where people could be in peace and at one with nature," she said.

The garden is in a section of the park overlooking a flowing stream where people come to fish. It was unveiled last month during a small ceremony.

There are severalrocks, a pebble surface, flowering plantsanda seedling that will grow into a shade tree.

Bergenfield High School student Irthu Pillai has created a meditation garden near Cooper's Pond in Bergenfield.(Photo: Irthu Pillai)

Pillai, a Girl Scout in Bergenfield,started working on the garden in late June as part of a required project to earn a Girl Scout Silver Award.

She said that early on, she went to the mayor and council to seek approval of her project. Then she met with Phil Neville, who heads the Department of Public Works, who advised her on how to design and create the garden.

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While Pillai did a good deal of work on the garden, she credits the assistance of everyone who helped get this project done, including her parents supporting her idea, local businesses that donated items for the garden, and DPW workers and others who helped her put it together.

"The fact that people would take time out of their day, without having anything to gain, to help me out, someone they don't know personally, was amazing," Pillai observed.

Since it opened, she has seen some people use the garden, and she hopes whenever it is warm, they will find it to be a useful resource in their lives.

One person who has checked out the garden is Mayor Norman Schmelz.

"I thought it was a beautiful idea. It's actually very relaxing. If you just sit there and close your eyes, you can lose yourself," Schmelz said.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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Crystals and meditation: The hottest holistic trends for 2020 – Metro.co.uk

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Working with crystals is meant to intensify your intentions (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

2019 has been the year of wellness. We now realise that health is so much more than simply going to the gym a few times every week we take a much more holistic approach.

That means looking at our health in terms of the whole package; from our physical fitness, to our diet, stress levels and state of mind.

So what are going to be the big holistic trends next year? Will we still be obsessed with all things mindfulness? What about our love-affair with meditation?

We asked the specialist Claire Taylor from at health advisory brand Civilized Health to reveal what the popular wellness activities are likely to be in 2020.

Celebrities such as Adele, Katy Perry, Victoria Beckham and Miranda Kerr have all spoken of their love of crystal healing.

Their rise in popularity is confirmed as the term crystal healing has seen a 263 per cent uplift in worldwide Google searches within the last year.

The popularity of crystals is soaring. People who work with crystals believe that the stones hold a line of frequency that emit vibrations. Working with specific crystals will see that your body realigns in order to match the vibrations of the crystal.

Working with crystals that match your personal goals (for instance career, love or wealth) will intensify your intention and ensure that your intention evolves into a reality.

If crystal healing is something that you would like to adopt into your everyday routine, I recommend carving out some time in order to establish what your goals are in each area of your life.

Then, commit to researching which crystals align with your intentions for instance, Rose Quartz can encourage peace and healing whereas Citrine emits wealth and prosperity.

Carry the crystal along with your intention and use it as a tool to focus and realign your energy.

I predict that 2020 will also see a rise in people working with the earths moon cycles and aligning their crystal work with these phases.

I am, personally, a huge advocate for acupressure mats and general interest in the product is growing.

Acupressure mat UK has received a 294 per cent rise in Google searches in the last year alone.

The acupressure mat is essentially a sheet that holds tiny plastic spikes that replicate the needles used within the practice of acupuncture.

The mats can erase tension and ignite a deep sense of relaxation. They are especially popular with those who experience aches and pains in their back and the ever-growing situation of tech neck.

Laying on the mat for a short time can provide the same remedies as acupuncture, without the use of needles. I strongly recommend wearing clothing when using the mat for the first few times as it can be painful.

Initially, lay on the mat for a total of five minutes at a time. Once this becomes less painful, increase the time spent on the mat until you reach a maximum of 30 minutes.

Do not be afraid to use the mat multiple times throughout the day instead of in one block.

The past year has seen an undeniable rise in mindfulness and breathing apps alike.

Many of us live in a fast-paced environment where we are striving for success in our perspective fields whist attempting to achieve the somewhat allusive work life balance. It is therefore no surprise that meditation has seen a 136 per cent rise in Google searches.

Many believe that practicing meditation means that you have to dedicate endless hours to sitting in a room in silence. This couldnt be further from the truth. The beauty of meditation is that it can be practiced anytime, anywhere.

Meditation reduces cortisol levels in the brain, which lowers stress levels and anxiety. Migraine sufferers also report that meditation eases and, in some instances, prevents symptoms.

Meditation requires participants to focus on breathing and focus. The mind is likely to wander. Instead of aiming to prevent this, notice where your thoughts go and retrieve focus back to your centre.

With practice, your mind will wander less and less.

We are often so focused on getting through the day that we rarely stop in order to reflect on how we feel. Practicing meditation in short spurts throughout the day presents the opportunity to asses how you feel and disperse of negative energy and improve concentration.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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SurveyMonkey productivity survey and the racial sleep gap – Fast Company

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If someone asks you the image of the characteristics of a productive person, what comes to mind? Assuming youve read at least a few articles about time management, youll probably picture an individual who wakes up early, sleeps seven to nine hours a night, and incorporates meditation and exercise in their morning routine.

Fast Company recently commissioned SurveyMonkey to conduct a study of how people view their own productivity and corresponding habits. The survey polled 3,522 respondents of differing races, genders, age groups, and income levels, about what time of day they feel most productive, how many hours of sleep they typically get, and how often they meditate and exercise.

Its important to note that the data for this survey was self-reported. No one tracked the number of hours participants slept, and they werent given a clear definition of what it means to be productive. Its also worth noting that people tend to overestimate the number of hours they work, as Laura Vanderkam previously reported forFast Company.Regardless, the research provides some interesting insights into how participants perceive their own productivity and how they structure their lives.

Sixty-one percent of the survey participants reported that they felt the most productive in the mornings, while 22% reported feeling most productive in the afternoon. Just 17% felt most productive in the evening or late at night.Research on chronotypesshows that people are genetically wired to sleep and wake up at different times, which means that your peak productivity time will differ depending on when you typically sleep and wake up, and how many hours you need.

But the corporate world tends to reward early risers, meaning that things might be tougher for that 17% of respondents. A 2014 study published inthe Journal of Applied Psychology, for example,shows that many supervisors exhibit a morning bias. The authors wrote, Even when accounting for total work hours, objective job performance, and employees self-ratings of conscientiousness, we find that a later start time leads supervisors to perceive employees as less conscientious.

Most tips for a productive morning tend to include some form of exercise or meditation to get your day off to a strong start. The survey findings indicate that for most survey participants, exercise is a crucial part of their routine. Forty-three percent of respondents reported that they exercise a few times a week, while 22% exercised every day. Seventeen percent said that they exercise a few times a month, while 18% reported that they exercise less often than a few times a month.

When it comes to meditation, however, the survey presents a different picture. More than half of respondents said that they meditated less often than a few times a month. Eighteen percent reported meditating every day, and 16% said that they meditated a few times a week. Just 12% of respondents reported meditating a few times a month. Although these numbers seem low, its important to underscore meditations growing popularity. A 2018 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that 14.2% of adults have a meditation practice, a significant increase from 4.1% percent in 2012.

Stacey Gordon, CEO and founder of diversity, inclusion, and career strategy firm Rework Work, has some thoughts on why people have been slow to adopt meditation as a practice. Most people dont know what it is, Gordon says, but they dont want to admit that, or they dont know where to look for (accurate) information. John Chisenhall,director and owner of performance training firmDeRose Method Greenwich Village, previously told Fast Companys Stephanie Vozzathat people dont start meditation, because they think its boring and demands patience.

When it comes to sleep and productivity, the research is clear. Sleep deprivationeven a littleruins your productivity. According to an article in the Conversation, sleeping a mere 16 minutes fewer than usual can reduce cognitive performanceand cause workers to be more distracted.

Nearly half of the survey participants reported getting seven to nine hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, while 44% percent reported sleeping, on average, five to six hours. Breaking down the data by race, however, point to stark differences. Just over half of white respondents reported getting between seven to nine hours of sleep, which is the amount recommended by the National Sleep Foundation. Only 36% of black respondents reported getting this amount, compared to 44% of Hispanic respondents and 46% of respondents from other races. Fifty-two percent of black respondents reported getting by on five to six hours of sleep, compared to 42% of white respondents, 45% of Hispanic respondents, and 47% of respondents from other races.

Gordon says that this figure doesnt surprise her. Sleep studies show that African Americans are more sleep-deprived, she says. She points to a 2015 study published in the journal Sleep(and cited by an article in theAtlantic), which tracked the sleep quality of white, black, Hispanic, and Chinese adults in six U.S. cities. Six thousand individuals participated in the study, and the results showed that black participants were five times more likely to experience fewer than six hours of sleep on an average night, compared to white respondents. Chinese respondents were 2.3 times more likely than white respondents to sleep for fewer than six hours a night, while Hispanic respondents were 1.8 times more likely than white respondents to get this amount of sleep.

Gordon says that there are a lot of factors at play. Socioeconomic status, the safety of your surroundings, and the level of day-to-day trauma you experience can all play a big part in how much sleep you get. She also points to a growing body of research that suggests trauma may be inherited,which may shed light on the racial sleep gapparticularly between black and white respondents.

Gordon also says that ones background and culture have a major influence on the way you perceive rest and sleep. As a black woman, she says she was taught the idea that If youre sitting around, then youre lazy. Marginalized communities are often taught to be twice as good, she says. That kind of pressure may cut into your sleep time or prevent you from getting the rest you need to recharge physically and mentally.

Janice Gassam, the founder of consultancy firm BWG Business Solutions, echoes that sentiment. She wonders whetherblack people and underrepresented communities are working more and thereforegetting less sleep.Its possible that people who feel more productive at work also believe that they cannot or should not be sleeping as much. Maybe the grind mentality is more prevalent with underrepresented communities, because more is expected of them.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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Bayside Park in Normandy Beach to be Rebuilt With Fishing Amenities, Meditation Garden and Playground – Shorebeat

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A rendering of plans for the rebuilt Bayside Park in Brick. (Photo: Brick Township)

Bricks Bayside Park, devastated during Superstorm Sandy and in relatively poor condition ever since, will undergo a major turnaround over the winter and retake its spot as one of Bricks most beautiful public properties come spring.

The park, in the Normandy Beach section across Route 35 from Brick Beach III, is a major hot spot for crabbers and anglers during the summer. The park is also a place of respite for residents and visitors alike, who have enjoyed its gazebo surrounded by small intimate paths through the dune grass and native plants. The newly-rebuilt park will maintain all of these aspects and build on them, Mayor John Ducey said.

The township council on Monday night awarded a $722,022 contract to Price Construction, of Freehold, to undertake the rebuild. In a separate measure, the governing body awarded an $84,690 contract to Albert Marine, of Waretown, to rebuild the bulkhead and boardwalk that runs along the perimeter of the waterfront park.

Were going to construct it over the winter so it can be opened in time for Memorial Day weekend, said Ducey. Thats the goal we want it to be enjoyed by everybody once the beaches are open.

The park will feature extensive amenities, including fish cleaning and bait stations, a meditation zen garden (which may be used for waterside yoga practice) plus brand new playground equipment for children. Additionally, a cornhole game will be located at the park.

The signature gazebo will also be rebuilt and placed at the center of the park.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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Nature-Rich Meditation at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse – Muncie Voice

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Nature-Rich MeditationWednesday, November 20 from 3 3:30 pm in the Rinard Orchid GreenhouseMeditation in nature is associated with greater feelings of regeneration and energy.https://www.ehe.health/blog/outdoor-meditationJoin us in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for a dose of nature and oxygen and help reduce stress.To help with the rise in mental-health awareness and treatment options, departments at Ball State helped form the Ball State University Meditation Partnership. The Meditation Partnership is a collaboration between Working Well, the Counseling Center, the Office of Health, Alcohol, and Drug Education, the Museum of Art, the Orchid Greenhouse, and the Brown Planetarium. This partnership provides meditation and mindfulness programs for campus and community members to improve mental health and resilience.

Take a deep breath, relax and meditate among the flowers. All are welcome to attend this free session in the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Conservatory. Wear comfortable clothing. Folding chairs will be provided.

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November 19th, 2019 at 11:50 am

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Energize your chakras with magical healing power of reiki meditation – Times of India

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Do you have any idea that you can meditate upon your chakras with Reiki meditation? Have you ever experienced the healing power of Reiki meditation? The universal life forces of Reiki transfers tranquillity within us, which is extremely beneficial for our mind and body. Chakras are the spinning wheels of energy centres, which carries a magnificent responsibility to emanate energy to keep our mind and organs functioning at an optimal level. So, meditating upon these energy centres and energizing them with Reiki, will not only heal but also will open your doorways to peace, serenity and mindfulness. So what is Reiki? An ancient Japanese healing technique, which promotes spiritual healing and self-improvement. It is a one of kind therapy which provides a treatment which feels like a wondrous glowing radiance i.e. life force energy that flows through and around the body. It is administered by laying on hands and completely based on the idea of invisible life force energy.

Word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - The Rei was thought to signify universal, transcendental spirit or boundless essence. The Ki represents life force energy, and is equivalent to Chi or Prana in its quality. So, essentially, Reiki is a universal energy and it is said to be transmitted by a Reiki practitioner through his or her hands in order to heal self or other people holistically.

In a world full of stress and negativity, our chakras get blocked when they come in contact with negative influences. A block is a place where your energies are confined or forbidden to flow freely. If the energy cannot flow freely, that is a major source for any type of illness and mental diseases. Reiki meditation helps you to declutter those blocks and get the energy flowing. When the energies flow freely, it helps your body to create harmony within and it releases imbalances created by negative influences. No Chakra works efficiently irrespective of the others, they are all part of the whole. Each Chakra works efficiently only when other Chakras are fully aligned and engaged with the energy system.

To energize and heal your chakras with Reiki meditation, sit comfortably positioning your spine upright. Invoke the Reiki energy to channel through your body. If you are a beginner and not attuned with the healing process, you can always take the help of a Reiki practitioner and receive healing. Reiki will not channel through your body until and unless a Reiki Grand Master has given you the attunement for a certain level of Reiki.

Take 5-10 deep breaths and allow your mind and body to relax. Chant the word OM couple of times to enhance relaxation. Once you reach the meditative peaceful state, start meditating from the root chakra going eventually up straight to the crown chakra. It helps to place your hand on the respective chakra points to enhance the healing. Whatever Reiki level you are attuned to, just visualize the Reiki universal life force energy is being received by your root chakra through your hands. For level 2 or above practitioners, visualize sending the respective Reiki symbols inside your chakra. Beej mantras related to respective chakras can also be chanted with the process to enhance the meditative experience.

It is also helpful to visualize the respective colours at the Chakra points. E.g. visualize the colour of the Root Chakra that is red. Like this, keep channelizing Reiki energy into your root chakra for at least 3 to 5 minutes as per your healing preference. Visualize your root chakra is now strong and healthy. All the blocks from the root chakra are removed. Now eventually do the same with all the 7 chakras in your body. Starting from the - root, sacral, manipura, heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras. After imbibing the Reiki energy in all 7 chakras, you can do the same manifestation to cleanse your aura as well.

You can even practice write a wish or a goal and request for clarity and manifestation to come to you through Reiki meditation. This helps us more on focusing on our goals. It helps to think in a certain away. Write down your goals on a piece of paper and put it in a box and channel Reiki to that box. It helps in sending out positive energy out into the universe and helps in manifestation purposes. It is also called a Reiki wish box.

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