Many are familiar with mediation in the form of sitting quietly and perhaps using a mantra or chant; however it is also possible to achieve a meditative state while being physically active. Meditation is believed to have originated thousands of years ago in India and was encouraged by the teachings of The Buddha.http://www.project-meditation.org/wim/history_of_meditation.html Over the centuries meditation has evolved into various forms including transcendental meditation, Zen meditation, Chakra meditation, active meditation, and many other variations.http://ezinearticles.com/?History-Of-Meditation---The-Age-Old-Practice&id=855595 There are even variations for active mediation which may involve visualization, walking or other exercise.http://www.divinegold.com/meditation/meditationtechniques.htm The key difference between passive meditation and active meditation is that in active meditation the mind does not have be completely quiet or free from random thoughts. One common form of active mediation is walking mediation in which the person's steps are coordinated with breathing so that each step takes the time needed for one breath.http://www.divinegold.com/meditation/meditationtechniques.htm#Active
Learning how to do active meditation can be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Before beginning any new exercise program or routine, you should consult a physician, to be sure it is appropriate for you. All forms of mediation use breathing and control or at least awareness of breathing as a part of the meditative process. Active meditation involves an acute awareness of your internal state of mind and how you are relating to the world around you. This alert, yet thoughtful state can become a part of any everyday activity, especially an exercise routine.http://www.fitsugar.com/Think-Your-Workout-Active-Meditation-2891048
Sun Salutation as an Active Meditation
This two-part instructional video describes the Sun Salutation movements, which can be used as a form of active meditation. In Sun Salutation, body movements are done in a rhythmic way in coordination with breathing. Movements are synchronized with inhalation and exhalation, this can lead to a meditative state while involved in active movement.
Sun Salutation as an Active Meditation
This two-part instructional video describes the Sun Salutation movements, which can be used as a form of active meditation. In Sun Salutation, body movements are done in a rhythmic way in coordination with breathing. Movements are synchronized with inhalation and exhalation, this can lead to a meditative state while involved in active movement.
