In these meditations there are different breathing techniques, called pranayama, meaning ‘the expansion of the first unit of the life force.
Just make sure that both feet are flat on the ground, and that your spine is straight. If you find that sitting on the floor is extremely uncomfortable or even impossible for you, you can sit on a chair. It is recommended to do a few warm-up exercises to prepare you for sitting. or any posture that would allow your spine to be straight. You can also sit in in Rock pose - on your heels, or in lotus pose, if it is comfortable for you. The common posture is easy pose, a cross-legged position.
You can also use a meditation pillow to support your posture. The most common way to sit is on the floor, using a yoga mat, a carpet, or sheep skin. The usual durations of Kundalini Yoga meditations are 3, 11, 22,31, 62 minutes, or 2.5 hours.ĭo not exceed the time mentioned for each specific meditation. It can be done by adding one minute every day, or practicing longer when you feel that you can actually hold your concentration for a longer time. However, if you find it too challenging you can begin with a daily practice of 3 minutes and gradually build it up to the recommended duration.
There is a recommended practice time for each one of the meditations. Then, if you wish, you can consider a longer commitment of 90 days, 120 days, or even 1,000 days – to master it. Why 40? Because this is the time-frame that would allow for a change of patterns and habits. The recommended effective practice time frame is to practice the same meditation daily, at the same time, for 40 days. You can also practice any of the meditations for a single session – when you feel that you would like to have an immediate shift of your state of mind and flow of energy, or for sending healing to someone else. If you can’t practice at the same time of the day, try and make sure to practice anytime within a 24 hour cycle – every day. If you don’t practice in the very early hours, try and make the practice your first activity of the day. It is known as the ‘time of the nectar’, when everything is quiet, the prana (life force) is strong and clear, and you are not yet occupied with the day’s tasks. Practicing before sunrise would be ideal. Make sure that the room temperature is right – not too hot, and not too cold, to allow you to fully concentrate and dedicate yourself to the practice.Īs many traditions have identified, the best time to practice is the early morning. It is recommended to put your phone on “flight mode”. The best space for practice is a clean and quiet place, where you can be relaxed and undisturbed, without much sense stimulation like strong light, smell, or noise. You can explore and try a few practices before you commit to one. If you have no experience with pranayam (breath exercises), then start with those practices that have easy breath patterns. If you are new to meditation, start with a shorter duration (3-11 min) (The meditations for healing others is part of the Spirit Remedies section) This question always comes up, both for beginners and for those who’ve been practicing for a while, as there is so much to choose from!įirst, define if you wish to practice for your own healing or if you wish to help the healing process of somebody else. How do I choose a meditation to practice?
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