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Principles.
The stages of entering a
meditative state, (alpha state) and its characteristics
Physical calm,
is reached by controlled breathing while clenching and relaxing
the body's muscles, brings about a spiritual calm.
Spiritual calm lowers the brainwave frequency. When this
frequency is halved, it may be said that we are in a alpha
state.
At this stage, we are able to relax from our everyday stress and
tensions, to learn in an enhanced manner, to make better
decisions and to experience positive feelings. Within this
state strange spiritual phenomenon are dissolved, such as
spiritual blockages, false beliefs and opinions, and disturbing
spiritual traumas.
The alpha state, when used for this type of activity, is
called "passive meditation".
Lowering the brainwave frequency raises the right
hemisphere's level of activity, to that of the left hemisphere.
When both hemispheres are coordinated, the mind may be
programmed (similarly to a computer) by displaying visualized
images and/or positive textual content.
A alpha state that utilizes this "creative activity" is
called "dynamic meditation".
Methods of inducing an alpha state
In
principle, any relaxation method, accompanied by the
characteristics mentioned above, can induce us into a alpha
state.
There are physical methods to achieve relaxation and mental
methods. Some of the physical methods rely on exhausting the
body or some part of it. The mental methods are variously based
on speech, music, love, belief, prayer and an approach to a
higher source. As the motivation to enter a meditative state
grows, so will the efficacy in entering it, resulting in a
deeper trance.
Techniques of inducing a controlled meditative state: entering, staying and exiting
Entering the alpha state accompanied by background music.
Preparations
In order to achieve this state some preparation should be done.
Distance yourselves from all tension and worry and inject
positive feelings, such as, calm, optimism and peace with our
selves. You must also yearn to achieve this state and experience
it.
It is recommended that the exercise will not be varied in terms
of its location, time, method and content. Such variations slow
down the learning progress
Note:
This exercise is the first one carried out in a meditative
state, therefore it requires special attention. It is
recommended to practice the suggested preparations until you are
well versed in and only then perform the meditative training.
The training schedule:
consists of 30 exercises, one per day, performed in the morning. Each
exercise should last up to 15 minutes.
At the end
of it, you will enter and exit alpha state by command
alone, at any time or place.
Choose a melody that will help you enter the state in the easiest
and most pleasant way, so select it carefully.
If necessary, record the exercise
(entry, trance, exit), including the
background music, and play it back while carrying out the
training
Gradually reduce the details of entry and exit.
Gradually increase meditative staining from five to
fifteen minutes.
Entering the alpha state through your favorite melody
Before
entering
In the morning,
after waking up, perform your toilet activities and return to
bed. Make sure that you are calm, optimistic and eager to
succeed in the activity you are about to perform.
Ensure that no one will disturb you. Set an alarm to 20
minutes from starting the exercise as you may fall asleep (at
your initial attempts only).
Rest comfortably on your back, with a small pillow under
your head and your arms freely at your side. Remove any object
that could discomfort you.
You could also experience this exercise by sitting in a
comfortable chair with your feet touching the floor.
Entry
You are about to have an unusual experience. One that you may not have had up
until now. Let it happen.
You are going to enter a meditative state while
listening to your favorite
melody. Start listening to it's nice tune, take deep steady breaths,
concentrates only to it.
As you continue listening to the music, your calm deepens, your
breathing becomes more regular and quieter, your pulse gradually
decreases its rate, your eyelids grow heavy and you may shut
them.
You begin to sink into a deep wondrous spiritual calm, your
thoughts cease their chatter, you begin to feel a mental
alertness, your hearing grows more acute, and your mind becomes
clearer. At this point, you can stop the background music.
Staying in trance
If you experienced all these phenomena, or even some of
them, you are now in the α
state. If some thoughts appear, gently push them away.
Even though your eyes are shut, you are alert and aware
of your surroundings; the deep spiritual calm provides
you with a wonderful feeling, one of peace and unity with
yourself and with the world. You don't wish to exit this state.
Remain there for several minutes, taking your most of this
pleasure.
Sense and imagine that you are a mature ,positive and
evolving person
Determine that this is reality and start
functioning
as a mature positive evolving human being
in every meditative stay and daily with no time limit.
Moving from a meditative state to a state of ordinary alertness
Exiting this state is achieved via suitable commands,
while counting from 1 to 5.
Prior to exit
Say
to you: Whenever I return to ordinary awareness, I'll continue
feeling wonderful with the same sense of spiritual calm. I'll be
as refreshed and invigorated as though I slept for many hours
and will be taking on all the challenges which life offers.
Whenever I enter a meditative state, I’ll sink deeper
into it, my mind will be clearer, I will experience even more
positive feelings and the learning and experience will be more
impressive.
I will remember all that passed in this meditation and it
will accumulate to my general experience for the next meditative
stay.
Should any danger appear, I'll immediately exit
the trance and be prepared to deal with any occurrence.
Exiting
I am going to count from 1 to 5. My alertness will increase with
each number and when I reach "5" I will be completely awake:
1 – I feel a little more awake.
2 – I feel even more awake. I can move my toes and my
fingers.
3 – I'm about to open my eyes.
4 – I begin to open my eyes.
5 – I'm wide-awake, my eyes are open, and I feel
terrific, full of energy and prepared for any challenge.
Remarks
If you did not succeed in entering
α
state
at the initial stage of your training routine, increase the
number of exercises at this stage. There is no need to feel
pressured or to stop your training. Experience has shown, that
many of those who initially found it difficult to enter
alpha state, later achieved more
impressive results than those who easily slid into it
Recollection
It is recommended to immerse in meditative state for some 15
minutes, at least once a day, - preferably in the evening hours,
with no time limit. It is also
recommended to stay in this state prior starting of an important
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