Meditation Exercises
Meditation has been proven to provide a number of health benefits, and it can also improve emotional and psychological states. For many people, taking just a few minutes out of the day is enough to build up their inner strength to the point where they can break away from negative emotions. Meditation can be more than a stress management tool. When practiced correctly and with the right intent, meditation can be the critical component of addressing and overcoming issues such as sleep deprivation, addiction, and eating disorders.
Leisure activities are expensive, and while they may seem like fun, they don't properly address the deep emotional needs of people who suffer from depression, stress, and anxiety. Of course, it's always a good idea to participate in outside activities like exercise and social events, but distractions and social interaction cannot provide the mind-body wellness that awareness meditation provides. When performed properly, meditation can improve just about every situation you encounter in your daily life.
If you want to improve your awareness, personal fortitude and overcome the effects of stress, proper meditative technique and instruction are required. This requires more than just locating an instructional video tape, CD, or book. Proper guidance in the beginning is essential in order to ensure that you're learning the proper technique that can guide you for the rest of your life. It is imperative that you learn from someone who understands the deep inner process of thought, emotion, and spiritual awareness--and who is the guide you trust. For nearly half a century, thousands have turned to Roy Masters for meditation instruction and spiritual guidance.
Roy Masters provides instruction for a type of meditation called "Be Still and Know." The exercises used in "Be Still and Know" meditation are designed to break apart the root causes of stress and illness. It teaches you to observe thoughts and emotions, rather than react immediately to them. For more information, please view the instructional tools available from the Foundation of Human Understanding. To place an order, call (800) 877-3227 or (541) 956-6700 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or send a fax to (541) 956-6705, or mail inquiries to P.O. Box 1000, Grants Pass, Oregon 97528.
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