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5 Minute Breathing Meditation

  • September 11, 2019June 29, 2020

5 Minute Breathing Meditation

This 5 minute breathing meditation is from the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA

Audio for this 5 minute breathing

Find a relaxed, comfortable position
Seated on a chair or on the floor, on a cushion
Keep your back upright, but not too tight
Hands resting wherever they’re comfortable
Tongue on the roof of your mouth or wherever it’s comfortable.

And you can notice your body
From the inside
Noticing the shape of your body, the weight, touch
And let yourself relax
And become curious about your body

Find a relaxed, comfortable position
Seated on a chair or on the floor, on a cushion
Keep your back upright, but not too tight
Hands resting wherever they’re comfortable
Tongue on the roof of your mouth or wherever it’s comfortable.

And you can notice your body
From the inside
Noticing the shape of your body, the weight, touch
And let yourself relax
And become curious about your body

Seated here
The sensations of your body
The touch
The connection with the floor
The chair
Relax any areas of tightness or tension
Just breathe
Soften
And now begin to tune into your breath
In your body

Feeling the natural flow of breath
Don’t need to do anything to your breath
Not long not short just natural
And notice where you feel your breath in your body
It might be in your abdomen
It may be in your chest or throat
Or in your nostrils
See if you can feel the sensations of breath
One breath at a time
When one breath ends, the next breath begins

Now as you do this you might notice that your mind might start to wander
You might start thinking about other things
If this happens this is not a problem
It’s very natural
Just notice that your mind has wandered
You can say “thinking” or “wandering” in your head softly
And then gently redirect your attention right back to the breathing
So we’ll stay with this for some time in silence
Just a short time
Noticing our breath

From time to time getting lost in thought and returning to our breath
See if you can be really kind to yourself in the process
And once again you can notice your body, your whole body, seated here

Let yourself relax even more deeply
And then offer yourself some appreciation
For doing this practice today
Whatever that means to you
Finding a sense of ease and wellbeing for yourself and this day

This 5 minute breathing meditation is from the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA

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Quote of the Day

  • March 11, 2019March 28, 2020

“Life consists only of moments, nothing more than that. So if you make the moment matter, it all matters.

You can be mindful, you can be mindless. You can win, you can lose.

The worst case is to be mindless and lose. So when you are doing anything, be mindful, notice new things, make it meaningful to you and you’ll prosper”

– Harvard Business Review, 2014 

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Kundalini Awakening

  • May 12, 2019March 28, 2020

Kundalini awakening refers to Kundalini or “coiled one” in Hinduism which is said to be a form of divine energy or shakti. You may have heard a lot of about the Kundalini as it has become a bit of a buzz word. Kundalini awakening is frequently reported to be a distinct feeling of electric current running along the spine. It derives its name through a focus on awakening energy said to be located at the base of the spine.

It was originally an important concept in Śaiva Tantra, where it was seen as a force or power associated with the divine feminine, which when cultivated and awakened through tantric practice, could lead to spiritual liberation. 

Kundalini is also a practice within yoga, for example Kundalini yoga is a school of yoga that is influenced by Shaktism and Tantra schools of Hinduism. It derives its name through a focus on awakening kundalini energy through regular practice of mantra, tantra, yantra, yoga or meditation. 

Kundalini yoga combines asana, pranayama, music, mantra and meditation, which can lead to a profound sense of personal transformation. Yoga Bajan first introduced Kundalini yoga from India to the West in 1969 and it quickly grew in popularity, with teachers developing a variety of different styles.

The practice of Kundalini awakening through yoga, tantra and mediation arouses the sleeping Kundalini energy or Shakti from its coiled base through the six chakras that are said to reside along the spine.

Through tantric massage, feeling relaxed, using breathing techniques as desired, exploring touch, sensuality and waves of energy to a climatic release, an awakening of energy and wellbeing can be experienced.

Tantra Massage is a leaf out of Tantra Yoga. It’s an effort to experience the very deepest valley of relaxation. Awakening of your dormant kundalini energy, enabling it to move upwards. Making one revitalize their energy which is livelier, more alive and more radiant.

Tantra massage sets out to free blocked energy throughout the body and awaken the Kundalini, potent energy that lies to rest at the base of the spine.

When the Kundalini rises from its restful state, it spreads out along the spine and precipitates healing throughout the body.

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Meditation Music For Tantra

  • June 1, 2019March 28, 2020

Meditation music for Tantra, a background track with Tibetan singing bowls https://www.mixcloud.com/djterton/sound-tantra-music-with-tibetan-singing-bowls/

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We compiled a list of the 10 best 432Hz Healing Energy Meditations. Why? Because we love meditation music!!

At Eastern Science we love researching new ways to make meditation music better. The theory behind 432Hz is really interesting and so we decided to try as many as we could and we even made our own 432Hz Pure Healing Energy Meditation.

Since we already listened to so many unique 432Hz meditation songs we decided to compile a list of our picks for the Definitive List Of The 10 Best 432Hz Energy Meditations.

But first let’s answer a few questions. (click here to skip straight to list)

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What is 423Hz? Why is it so special?

432Hz refers to an ‘A’ note that has been tuned to 432Hz, rather than the standard for an ‘A’ which is 440Hz. 432Hz is said to be mathematically consistent with the background frequency of the universe. Music based on 432Hz is said to transmit beneficial healing energy because the frequencies are in sync with our own internal rhythms and the patterns found in nature.

The standard pitch of A=440Hz does not harmonize on any level that corresponds to cosmic movement, rhythm, or natural, According to Brian T. Collins, a musician and researcher. It is theorized by some that Mozart and Verdi tuned their instruments to this natural vibration. Although it is extremely close to A=440 Hz the difference does lead to a remarkable sound which is perfect for meditation.

The idea of an optimal tuning for meditation and metaphysical music is something which has been gaining interest for more than a decade.

Why should you listen to 432Hz meditation music over types of meditation music?

The natural resonance of 432hz is something that can really click during meditation and help the mind reach a deep level of concentration. Many on our team reported that they felt rejuvenated and more alert after doing a meditation to 432hz Meditation music.

We suggest you try some and see if they work for you. There is a vast amount of meditation music available for you to listen to, some of which is tuned to 432Hz, some that has a standard tuning of 440Hz. We suggest you try them both and see what works best for you.

What are the healing benefits of 432Hz music

  • Deeper Meditation
  • Relaxation
  • Overall Wellness
  • Increased Intuition
  • Activation of the Heart Chakra
  • Focused Clarity and Concentration

Music tuned to 432Hz is softer and brighter which produces greater clarity and is easier on the ears, according to Richard Huisken. Many people on our team experienced a deeper meditative and relaxed states of body and mind when listening to 432Hz music.

The 432Hz tuning gives a feeling of resonance in the heart chakra, where we “feel things,” this natural resonance with the heart chakra could have an influence on our intuition, spiritual development, and mindfulness, which would lead to an overall healing effect.

Where does 423HZ come from?

Archeological finds show that Egyptians tuned their instruments to 432Hz, according to musician and researcher Anada Bosman. It is also believed that the ancient Greeks used the same tuning.

The Italian composer Verdi, placed ‘A’ at exactly 432Hz because it produced an ideal resonance with operatic vocal parts. Similarly it has been shown that Tibetan monks used this tuning, according to sound researcher Jamie Butruff.

Why did we move away 432Hz tuning to 440Hz tuning?

In 1885 it was decided to standardize ‘A’ to 440Hz, which is now known as standard tuning, however, a year early Verdi wrote a letter addressing his opinions to the Music Commission of the Italian Government. In the letter he wrote:

“Since France has adopted a standard pitch, I advised that the example should also be followed by us; and I formally requested that the orchestras of various cities of Italy, among them that of the Scala [Milan], to lower the tuning fork to conform to the standard French one. If the musical commis­sion instituted by our government believes, for mathematical exigencies, that we should reduce the 435 vibrations of French tuning fork to 432, the difference is so small, almost imper­ceptible to the ear, that I associate myself most willingly with this.” ~ Guiseppe Verdi

Verdi’s pleas fell on deaf ears, and the American Federation of Musicians accepted the ‘A’ = 440Hz as the standard pitch in 1917, soon afterwards it spread world wide.

Of course musicians can tune their instrument however they choose, but tuning forks and tuners will most likely be produced at a standard of 440Hz.

Our experience with 432Hz Healing Meditations

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Our team all tried out the meditation music in our list of the 10 Best 432HZ Healing meditations, plus many more. The majority of our team found the frequency led to a deep relaxation which felt centered in a place of healing.

It was also noted that the music was great for studying and concentration because it seemed to effect the mind in a way which led to a calm focused state. We suggest you try a few for yourself and decide for yourself.

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Meditation music for Tantra, a background track with Tibetan singing bowls
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Mindfulness and Being in the Moment

  • March 11, 2019March 28, 2020

“Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

In our culture of busyness people tend not to be very present in the moment, they are not self aware, or are not aware of how people around them are feeling. In the busy momentum of life people don’t listen to their own body and what they need as a human being. People are often on autopilot attached to schedules, tech and punishing deadlines. People tend to be addicted to doing.

When given the opportunity to sit still, people feel compelled to check messages or social media, anything that distracts them from the present moment. These days, with our minds bouncing all over the place, it can be uncomfortable to just be in our bodies.

Mindfulness can help you become comfortable with being in the moment without the need to run towards a distraction which fills the moment with noise. As you come to practice mindfulness, you can eventually bring these powers of mindfulness and focus into the bedroom to improve intimacy and a sense of feeling connected to your partner in the moment. This can enable you and your partner to focus more on pleasure, sensations and intimacy as you become aware of each other in the moment and respond to each other’s needs.

If you are new to mindfulness or are interested in mindfulness here’s a simple mindful exercise you can try.

Turn away from the computer, tablet or phone and sit for a moment noticing the sensations in your mind and body.

How do you feel? What can you hear?

Try to be as present in that moment.

If your mind wanders off to tasks that you have to complete or starts working over things that happened yesterday, recognise this thought and then let it go. You can imagine letting go of the thought like a helium balloon and letting it float away from you.

Gently bring your mind’s focus back to the present, listen to your breathing as you breath in and out. Just be wherever you are for a few moments.

Remember mindfulness is not about trying to make sense of anything, it’s about attention to that moment.

Mindfulness Meditation Men Tantra

Adapted from Dr. K Wise’s article on sexual wellbeing, erectile unpredictability and mindfulness

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Mindfulness Changes Your Brain

  • August 21, 2019March 28, 2020

Recent research provides strong evidence that practicing non-judgmental, present-moment awareness (a.k.a. mindfulness) changes the brain. Mindfulness changes your brain.

We contributed to this research in 2011 with a study on participants who completed an eight-week mindfulness program. We observed significant increases in the density of their gray matter. In the years since, other neuroscience laboratories from around the world have also investigated ways in which meditation, one key way to practice mindfulness, changes the brain.

In 2014 a team of scientists from the University of British Columbia and the Chemnitz University of Technology were able to pool data from more than 20 studies to determine which areas of the brain are consistently affected.

The first is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a structure located deep inside the forehead, behind the brain’s frontal lobe. The ACC is associated with self-regulation, meaning the ability to purposefully direct attention and behaviour, suppress inappropriate knee-jerk responses, and switch strategies flexibly.

People with damage to the ACC show impulsivity and unchecked aggression, and those with impaired connections between this and other brain regions perform poorly on tests of mental flexibility: they hold onto ineffective problem-solving strategies rather than adapting their behaviour.

Meditators, on the other hand, demonstrate superior performance on tests of self-regulation, resisting distractions and making correct answers more often than non-meditators. They also show more activity in the ACC than non-meditators. In addition to self-regulation, the ACC is associated with learning from past experience to support optimal decision-making. 

The second brain region we want to highlight is the hippocampus, a region that showed increased amounts of gray matter in the brains of our 2011 mindfulness program participants. This seahorse-shaped area is buried inside the temple on each side of the brain and is part of the limbic system, a set of inner structures associated with emotion and memory. It is covered in receptors for the stress hormone cortisol, and studies have shown that it can be damaged by chronic stress, contributing to a harmful spiral in the body.

Indeed, people with stress-related disorders like depresssion and PTSD tend to have a smaller hippocampus. All of this points to the importance of this brain area in resilience—another key skill in the current high-demand business world.

This blog post, Mindfulness changes your brain, is adapted from an article that appeared in HBR, https://hbr.org/2015/01/mindfulness-can-literally-change-your-brain

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