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Meditation
Support
Preparation
for Hong-Sau
Tensing and
Relaxing
The best way
to relax the body is to tense it first, and thereby to equalize
the flow of tension all over the body. Then, with relaxation, you
will find tensions being released that you didn't even know existed.
Inhale, tense the whole body, then throw the breath out and relax.
Doing this three to six times will help rid the body of unconscious
tensions. Now, consciously relax the various body parts, starting
with your feet and working your way gradually to the head and brain.
It may help you to visualize space or light filling each area as
you relax it. Physical relaxation is the first step necessary for
deep meditation.
Regular Breathing
The breath is
intimately linked with the mind. By controlling and relaxing the
breath, we influence the mind to become calm. Inhale slowly counting
one to twelve, hold your breath for the same number of counts, then
exhale for the same count. This is one round of "regular breathing."
Do six to nine rounds. Your may either lengthen or shorten the number
of counts according to what is comfortable, but keep the inhalation,
retention and exhalation equal.
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