Basic Information On Standing Meditation

By Minnie Whitley


Meditation is a practice that is used for a variety of purposes and involve individuals training their minds or inducing a mode of consciousness. This may be done as an end within itself or as some other benefit. This term is used to refer to a broad category of practices that involve different techniques used to build up internal energy or the life force, promote relaxation, and develop love, patience, compassion, forgiveness and generosity. Standing meditation refers to a type that is considered a powerful and simple approach. People all around the world, including in California, practice this on a regular basis.

When it comes to this, the body is aligned in a certain way and kept still. Through this practice the energy flow, or Qi, of a person takes on its natural flow through the meridian system. This allows for dissolution of any blockages that may be preventing the energy flow to go through smoothly.

There is a lot of benefit that can come of doing this regularly. People who do this tout the benefits available to the entire body. In fact, it is thought to balance the whole self. How long each sessions lasts will range. Some may do this for just a few minutes while others extend it to for longer period. This should be the choice of the person. All that is needed for this type of meditation is an open mind, body and a quiet area to practice.

To do this, a person will need to have a quiet space to practice. It might be best to start doing this inside, although it can be nice to face toward a window so you can see outdoors. Stand in a way so that the feet are hip length apart and the toes are facing forward. Soften the knees enough so that the pelvis relaxes down and the weight moves to the feet. It should feel as if you just mounted a horse.

Look forward and align the head so that it is right on atop the spine. This helps make the muscles in the neck, head, face and throat relax. Smile softly and let the tongue float to the roof of the mouth, just behind the front, top teeth. Allow the hands to flow up around 10 inches in front of the lower half of the abdomen.

The fingertips should point forward. However, they should not touch each other, as though you are hugging a tree. Let the fingers extend with some space between them and the elbows will be lifted slightly so the armpits feel like they are hollow.

Inhale deeply and breath out completely. While this is done, make small adjustments that may be necessary to make your stance more comfortable. Imagine that you are a large mountain or tree, or something else that is serene and stable. Let the breath go back to its normal rhythm and focus on remaining still throughout the body. This is a moment when you should enjoy that you are doing nothing.

Hold this position for at least 10 minutes or longer, if you decide. Increase the time gradually every time you do it. The results will differ from person to person, but many people report positive effects with this practice.




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