How to Meditate 🙏🏼
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Meditation is a practice that can benefit your health and wellness in so many ways. I’ve been trying to meditate more lately, so I was inspired to make a basic how to meditate video focusing on creating beautiful visuals and experimenting with ways I can improve my craft. Do you meditate? I’m curious to know why you meditate and how it’s affected your life :)
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Is it bad to listen to music whilst meditating? Also great video!
@@MaliscrackedlolNot really
I'm 14, just started high school, and I want to leave being a different person. Thank you for this video 💫✨
You can be! More power to you🙌 I'm trying to be the best version of myself too💕
Oh trust me high school will change you 😭
Same
@@bahezg 😬😬😬
@@supreethadevarakonda7480 turned me to a savage fr
Meditation changed my life 😭
So why you are crying now🙄
Ravinder Maan shes crying of happiness 😂
Ravinder Maan ikr
How so?
Lolo Sain you became woke....
Meditating is easy. I can do it with my eyes closed.
haha 😆
thank you so much. you've really helped me
Yeshua Maitreya what 😂😂😂
lollolollololloll
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Me: tries to meditate
My birds: REEEEEE
My neighbours having a party: HEEEEHAAHEE
My mom chopping food: ClNG CLANG
The ambulance outside: WEEEUUUUUUU
My friend calling me: *apple ringtone intensifies*
The washing machine: sweeesh swooshh
My bathroom toilet: fluuuush
Me: ight imma head out
Then play a meditation music :)
Listen to a guided meditation or meditation music with headphones to block out the outside noises
Calm place
Amazing :)
Lol yeah, I live next to an elementary school
when I was little, since I couldn't sleep, I found that focusing on my breath could make me fall asleep quite quickly, so now It's kinda tricky if I want to meditate, cause i'll tend to fall asleep lmao
Imao
😂😂😂
Could you teach me or enlighten me about meditation I would like to meditate too but I don't know much about it 🥺
@@masum1731 Hey, I'm not the best to ask about this, I'm not an expert, but the things I know about it is that you have to sit straight, comfortably, focus and visualize your breathing, and do your best to only have that in mind. It will be easier with practice. The goal of meditation, is to be mindful, and in the moment. To fully appreciate your life while living it, to be as tuned in with your spiritual powers as possible. ( it also helps a lot if you have anxiety). But please don't just take my word for it, read, watch videos, and educate yourself on the matter. Good luck !!💜⭐
@@laura_nix thanks a lot for this I need a person who can tell me about own experience you have that too :-) yeah I will meditate as you told me in your reply... By the way how long have you been to meditate!
"By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise." -Paramahansa Yogananda
Meditation is one of my daily practices, and I always learn so much from it. Be it gaining discipline, feel more calm, control my emotions, be more open, or get in touch with my essence. It's incredibly good to feel at peace and enhance creativity. I reccommend it to everyone!
beautiful!
Hello..when you say creativity what actually is that referring to
Dont lie
I got to ask.what is it that you learn?.. this process its so freaking confusing.. Everyone talks about the benefits..but the process is weird and confusing..I don't get it...
ur voice is so calming 😍
Shabana Gorekar I agree
And sexy
Headspace voice is hella more calming
I was about to comment that
Then I saw your comment
@@Chris-yw2zp Chill...
I love this woman she helped me through one of my darkest days of this pandemic. Honestly I am almost certain she saved my life
Depression is tough
I’m glad your still here 🙏🏼
Don’t give up ever, you don’t have permission to.
Once, while in bootcamp before getting destroyed by our drill instructor, we sat for a long time so i meditated. I entered what i would call a pond by a waterfall with a white bear at the center, still calming. The ground and mountain were black but beautiful. I have not been able to replicate this ever since.
For once I dont know if it is "meditation" or not, I'm just a ten year old, I'm not some kind of monk. But once when I was trying to calm my mind by the way my mom taught me, "feel like your sitting by the ocean, feel the motion of the waves and don't think of anything." And once, when I tried that, in my mind, it felt like when I was "sitting by the ocean", a bird flew out of nowhere! I wasn't even thinking about a bird! And after that, I felt, more.. Umm.. How should I explain this.. Like... Calm and can think more easily? That is the most suitable way to describe it for me, srry if your confused😅
yes :) meditation will help with calmness and clear thinking
Lavendaire oh you have that mom
When I was way younger idk prbbly like 9 or less
I sat still VERY STILL
And felt like I was inside globe moving upside down right and left
Like a roller coaster but not aggressive
Lmao i told myself that oh when I sit still I can feel the earths movement 😂😂 wow me
Scowl8673 happy twelfth birthday little guy
Auntie Lizzette hahaha that’s actually really nice, great to see that good people still exist
I've never tried meditation while sitting down, but what I've always done is when I'm about to sleep, I just lay down and completely clear my mind and focus on keeping it clear. Minutes later I would feel like I'm floating off my bed and my head feels like someone is giving me a head massage. Feels really good and helps me sleep very quickly.
@@user-pm4jp5jk1nwhat?
@@user-pm4jp5jk1n dafuq u sayin bro
Out of body experience
Consistency is key. Honestly, it matters more that you meditate consistently vs. how long you do it. 😊 Track your meditation habit in 2020 using the Habit Tracker in the new Artist of Life Workbook! If you love tracking your progress & setting consistency goals, check out this workbook I made to help you plan for 2020: ✨ lavendaire.com/workbook ✨
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Lavendaire how long can it take to make it a habit
I started meditation a while back but now I’m seriously into it and I’m feeling much better I’m not really tired or hurting all that much anymore and I just want to say that it’s awesome seeing so many others being peaceful to others and themselves
If you're new to meditation or want some guidance in your next session, check out my new Guided Meditation! → bit.ly/3kEJPH2
Let me know what you think of the meditation in the comments!
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Dear , if you really want to do yoga and meditation, then please vist India, Himalaya. Caves where sasdhus or yogis in almost naked at -50 degree with full covered in ice sitting still and practising yoga and meditation...
Please visit below video
ua-cam.com/video/L9399hkdXFo/v-deo.html
There are many such videos.
They are real yogis from whom Meditation needs to be learnt,not the one in Meditation centre looting your dollars for the sale of precious knowledge and wisdom.
Shut your mouth up because its our spritual knowledge and we take these type of classes in our childhood as once a week its indian culture may be you are aware of it but it is the Sanatan dharam wich gives you that kind of knowledge and art of leaving kindly request to my frinds Don't follow them they all make fool of our self please read the concept of our dharam wich gives basic knowledge and simple leaving. Read about meditation in Vivekananda book they teach you well.
yo how tf do i sit like that
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I love meditation. It takes me away from the normalities of every day life.
Never tried meditating...I want to try it after I went through the dreamlifeseries. My life is super chaotic with kids and trying to rebuild my life so something calming is awesome to try.
Meditation will help with that for sure... it may even spark an interest in your kids.
Get rid of those kids. Maybe sell them. It will make you happy and you will be in better financial situation.
I have literally meditated twice and already feel somewhat at peace like I feel so abundant right now and I'm appreciative of it and I thank you for your video truly remarkable
If I start practicing meditation do I have to do it a specific time everyday??
@@farihasultanaazha no you don't. But it may be a good idea to get up like 30 mins to an hour earlier to do so. Best time in my opinion dumb early in the Rising. Like 5am to 7pm
@@iInspireSuccess tnx sis/bro
@@farihasultanaazha all good. Bro out. Happy manifesting
Mudra (hand poses)
3:05 palms up *to receive energy*
3:07 palms down *to feel grounded*
3:09 cosmic mudra *reflection/ it is useful for increasing self awareness*
3:17 gyan mudra *it generates knowledge, wisdom, creativity, and knowledge.*
3:21 (gyan mudra) *you can face your palms up to receive or down to feel grounded.*
3:27 shuni mudra *patience and discipline. And it also helps generate a feeling of stability*
3:33 surya ravi mudra *energy, health, feeling of self confidence and balance*
3:39 buddhi mudra *communicate and openess. It is also helps strengthen ur intuition and feeling 💅🏻*
Which mudra is best for increasing presence of mind, focus and to cure adhd??
I'm here because my thoughts are a serious chaotic mess.
you gotten any better?
Same here, having terrifying thoughts about life, death, existence and time, as well as god
You're not alone bro
Yeah im reading too much philosophy I think which is just making it worse.
@@berksahingoz5267 the meditating did help actually:)
WOAH!!!! It made me feel like I was spinning around on a chair and then just drifted into outer space. I tried my hardest to focus on the breathing and I did it. This lasted about 25 minutes
@No Bubbles• really ? How does that work? Pls dm me on insta since i dont get notifications from youtube idk why (my acc is bb.37_1)
@@MM-vx3zo I think they might be talking about reality shifting wich if you google it on UA-cam you should be able to find someone talking about it and how to do it
You’re doing it right
Watch what happened when I meditated for 8m ua-cam.com/video/h59UXhHiNzM/v-deo.html 🧘🏽♂️
I've been meditating daily for about 60 days and it makes such a big difference in my mood and focus during the day! By the way, I really love your videos!
What do I talk inside while silent
@@user-pm4jp5jk1n sorry? explain more please!
All your videos have some positive vibes ....love & light
Aloha crafts have you felt a difference
You are aloha crafts do you follow lavendaire. I am your subscriber
After 2 years of struggle with anxiety taking medicines, doing jogging finally starting meditation.Jogging helped me reduce anxiety but could not eliminate the root cause of it.Wish me luck🙏
How was it ? :)
How are you?
Instructions not clear, got telekenisis and killed all my friends at prom
how you doing now xD
Mewlescent oof
Carrie vibes
Oh yeah yeah
CARRRIE
I've watched lots of "How to" meditation videos and this is the last and only one that I found helpful. Thanks I can finally meditate.
Namaste♥♥♥♥ yes I have been doing meditation from past 3 years.. its magical and everyone should do.. it calms you very well..
meditating makes me happy with myself when I'm done, I feel like a good person no matter what I've done and I'm sorry for it, I feel bad for being a mean person but I cant help it, meditating helps me relax and I like to listen to subliminals, it helps me shift also so that's a bonus, love you guys 💙
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Question for you: What else do you want to know about meditation and mindfulness? Always looking for new ideas from you all!
If you have trouble making meditation a daily practice, here are my personal tips for beginners!
→ 7 Easy Ways to Meditate More Consistently | Meditation for Beginners | bit.ly/2JhksI9
I'd love to see a video featuring the struggles with mediation. For example I used to beat myself up that I was falling asleep sometimes during meditations until I learned that it is ok and actually aids healing!
how to follow the breath with mind?
When ever I try to do meditation my head starts aching I don't understand why.
Maryam Dinal . it is strange. when i trying to follow the breath with mind, after meditation i dont feel happy, but im calmed. my problem is, that by follow with mind, i get effort
Lavendaire we should meditate together sometime:)
Thank you for this video. I have resisted attempting meditation for many years because I have ADD. But I've been having chemo for 2 years for metastatic breast cancer so I think it's time that I try. Thank you for saying it's not always easy in the beginning but to stick with it. That is very encouraging to me.
I believe there really is no wrong way to meditate. A person can sit how they want, they can put their hands wherever. They can lie down. They can listen to music. I had trouble with doing meditation the traditional way so I developed a somewhat unorthodox method that works for me.
Yoga is truly such a great gift to humankind!
I've dabbled in Headspace and Calm-- but actually one of your videos (Guided Mediation for Anxiety & Stress) was the first time I really felt swept away by meditation. I've used it several times since and it honestly has made me cry almost every time. And it was a good sort of crying-- the way you might cry if you finally found home again after being lost for a long time.
For more meditation & peaceful habit tips, check out my meditation playlist ☁ → bit.ly/2wcAUbq
What are your meditation tips for beginners? Share your wisdom below!
Hi Lavendaire ! I have been meditating for 3 days now and i entered the gap. I felt an odd sensation almost like i was watching what was around me even though i couldn't see. Then my timer went off. I dont know how long i was in the gap for but the chances are it was only about 20 seconds. I am going to change to ten minutes from 7 now and add a mudra.
sending my love in this difficult time and hope you are well . 💞
I have so many questions, if you ever have time, I'd like to pick your brain and ask a few questions.
I have never tried meditation before, but im really excited to give it my best shot, hopefully it goes well.
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I really like how she said meditation is finding your presence in life. There's a really good book that helps with meditation and finding one's presence called "Stop missing your life."
i am an indian
and i really belive meditation is really necessary for an individual
as meditation is originated from india i feel really better watching people like u dear..encouraging it....
Her: start focusing in your breath.
Me: okay... 1... 2... omg how do i breath? I think i need more air, oh shoot, why am i breathing so rapidly?
Yeah same happened to me at first when I was focusing I was breathing pretty fast just try to focus a lot more on it and calm yourself down.
aha, you just breathe normally until someone talks about breathing and you start focusing on that. It’s normal, don’t worry
Did you know that you're the reason why I started meditation year ago. I still can remember the feeling of my first meditating so calm, beautiful, and kind. Thank you very much I always play this video of yours when I lost a drive to meditate. Never fails. Namaste.
I have tried many times, it does not come easy for me. I was told that just giving myself those moments is still worth it.
I've been meditating for a week, and a tip for other beginners would be, if you set a timer on your phone try not to check how much time left instead focus on breathing in and out
I've done my first session and it felt A M A Z I N G. Those 5 minutes were truly, a special moment in my life. Thank you so much.
I have always wanted to try to meditate more, so I can see this proving to be very useful, thank you!
love the pfp
Never tried Meditation before, but I need to. Your video is going to help
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She knows what she's talking about cuz I researched a lot about meditating before watching her videos makes it so easy just by watching her do it
I used to do diets and work outs all the time to get mentally and physically better. But nothing worked until this showed up on my for you page. It really helped me. Thank you. You have the thing I've been looking for for at least 7 years now. I'm being sincere. Thank you
I used to be able to mediate fairly good. But lately I can't seem to quiet my mind enough. It seems to go a mile a minute with all kinds of thoughts. But I don't want to give up on mediation just yet.
Yes same here, some days my mind has to have the last word :)
Do you have to make inhalation and exhalation equal and do you have to breath in deep
maybe try just very short amounts of time at a time.
Like plan in 10-15 minutes, but really meditate in bursts if you have trouble keeping your mind quiet. Like, start just with a minute, focusing on your breath as mentioned in the video. If a minute works, even with a little trouble, try two minutes. I would just give about half as much time, then go again.
I don't actually know if this is a technique, but I imagine it could work. Just make sure you don't have any distractions, like your phone or another person. Just take time for yourself.
Siobhan N i just started meditating and my mind will not shut off no matter what i do
Siobhan N Hey sorry to hear your struggle at the moment. What kind of meditation videos do you follow? I’ve just launched a mindfulness/meditation channel and always looking for topics. I’d happily record a guided meditation on a topic of your suggestion :)
I love Meditation, I helps clear the mind from stress and anxiety.
Wonderful............. The path of true freedom.
Eventually im Just a Kid In 5th grade And I want to Meditate It Really Change my Life when i started to Meditate it Feels really Relaxing and fun.
Everyone who sees this: You’re beautiful, and never give up your dreams, you are in this world for a reason! Lots Of Love
I've just learned so much in 4 minutes.
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No comment, let me change that
😂
Meditation really help me to calm my panic attack and anxiety
Meditation is just for enlightenment and everything is worthy
I used to always have my mind running, thinking about negative things, I didn't know how to stop all this negative thinking, so I tried meditation ever since then I been in peace with my mind.
I LOVE IT
U r beautiful
@@prabhatnaik5868 Get a load of this simp
no
I’ve been wanting to start meditating regularly for a while, but didn’t know how to get started.
Thank you so much for this video! Your explanations and guides left me feeling inspired and ready to incorporate this into my routine 🙏🏼
i meditated for the first time 40 minutes ago and did it for 5 minutes
edit: it was so relaxing.refreshing and amazing
came here because my friend told me that it would help me to relax, since I've been complaining about my recent panick attacks, plus me not having enough sleep not because I don't have time, but because I just can't. She said maybe I am overthinking, and I really am, I tend to have a lot of thoughts specially when it's time to rest that is why I can't sleep a blink. I hope meditating is the solution🥺
this is a beautifully done video.. I have to comment on your interior design!! So gorgeous and clean feeling!
thank you thank you! gotta shoutout to my mom, that's her plant and it makes it all look so fresh haha
TRUE STORY
me: okay, I finished the writing part of my assignment, now I just have to study meditation, meditate for 20 minutes, and then write about my experience
THE PROCESS
me: finds this video and takes it word for word, making up 3 pages of notes about meditation
makes a quizlet
then masters that quizlet
does 20 minutes of meditation
writes about the experience
and then finally, send my teacher this video (source), pictures of my notes, a link to my quizlet, and my experience paper
(grade to be revealed . . .)
I know this is a year later, but how did it go?
where can i find the quizlet lol
Thank you for this video. I meditated for my first time today for about 10 minutes. My mind wondered off a couple of times but your tips helped bring it back.
Meditation is really a beautiful art of connecting yourself with nature. Taking positive energy from nature and negative inside is expelled out.
I have also tried meditation many times it is a awesome feeling but i wanna thanks you for the different types of hand postures.
I need to start meditating to reduce my cortisol levels. This is a great tutorial, thanks!
Shortly, I explored meditation and encouraged me to concentrate on studying
guys, if y'all are thinking to begin this then go for it :)
This is excellent! Thank you Lavendaire for this guide! I'm sharing this with my friend who's dealing with horrible stress, she never meditated before. I'm hoping and praying she will get into it and get all the health benefits out of it.
i'm 13 yrs old and i'm gonna do this now, thank you for this video !
Dymn!! . You give me actual indian vibes. Meditation and yoga are indian ancient tools for dealing with stress and anger . Since times immortal it's used but now people have forgotten to use this treasure for improving their life and peace of mind. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Love you a lot too and love your namaste♥️
I like mediation. It is my practice every morning. Thank you! This video is a beautiful!
Easily the most straight forward video on meditation. Thanks!
after doing I feel like like....its hard to describe in words...its like i heard little little sounds and feel calm and when some one speak ..(images created in my mind) but all these happen for only 30 -45 min and for whole day is just like the new day and full of motivation .
+Itachi uchiha 😊 that's really beautiful to hear
Im a baby witch in training and this really helped me thank you so much!💓💕💓💓💕💕💕❤💕❤
Always learn meditation from experienced people.
Thanks so much for all the tips! I just start doing meditation about a week ago I am loving it 😁😁 I am using headspace as well it's AMAZING
Beautiful video as always. Meditation is definitely something I need to do more. It is so helpful and makes you feel so much better!
💖
Merry Christmas I tried meditation for the first time for 10 minutes I used my bean bag chair. It did feel good but I felt like my back could of been straight. Seems like everyone does it differently conflicting opinions get confusing to me you said eyes must be closed other peaple say it really doesn't matter. Some peaple use candles to concentrate.
I sometimes meditate for hours, I think it's because I need it a lot because my mind is overwhelmed with lots ot thoughts and memories and meditation helps my mind to take a break from all those distractions.
Best "How to Meditate" video I've seen. I am starting, do not know how and need to KISS. Thank you. No wonder you have nearly 2M views. Wow!
I love the way you made this video..
very convincing, well produced, and filled with knowledge...
keep up
Lovely video! So calming. I will and do it too
thanks 😊
Appreciate video content! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your thoughts. Have you heard about - Marnaavid Unexplainable Intervention (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome exclusive product for learning how to hack your flow state minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
thank u so much this was like.relaxation
Finna try and shift 😙😌
Same😳
I meditated in the 10th & 11th grade.
After high school I completely stopped, I miss those mentally & physical benefits.
Im going Back Now,
Thanks for the tips,
It’s been seven years and she is still liking the comments… wow
🥰🥰🥰
Meditation is so easy. you dont need to waste your time sittingor proper posture u can simply feel the behavior of being an observer combine that with sleeping
Hey Aileen, I have tried meditating but I never got to be consistent with it.. but your video on your 2017 goals has inspired me and I'll try to do it consistently this year too!! :DD thanks
Juliana da Rocha Vieira vc conseguiu?
your voice is so relaxing! subscribed right away
This was done well!
Sup Dakota! Haha
I’m 15 , I found this very helpful to continue with meditation I was often confused about what meditation purpose was its good for nothing and everything at the same time .
For some reason I always find myself falling asleep for that 10 minutes and then snapping out of my sleep. I’d listen to soothing sounds and then I find myself in the sounds wether I’m walking in the Forrest or In the rain. Once the sound is done I snap out of sleep
it makes me feel more relax and stronger . Thanks for the tip
I really love your videos! Aileen you're my girl crush even though I don't have many subs right now but I hope we can work together some day :) I love all your pro-Asian podcast episodes, it's truly inspiring. I've been using the muse headband for meditating lately I think it's good for beginners.
aww thank you love!! I really appreciate it. I've also never heard of the muse headband... just looked it up and it looks so high tech! how has it been different than meditating normally for you?
Pat Flynn uses it and it's suppose to reassure you that your mind is focused by playing bird chirps and peaceful sounds and when your mind wanders it plays lightning and thunder sounds
Fancy Nancy TV *lesbi intensifies*
Misread as Alien
Fancy Nancy TV well you blew up
I set an alarm for 5am every morning to go outside and meditate
while i meditate i think that i shouldn't think and i just realized that i thinked of this whole thing and it continues never to stop
I was listening to water and birds to relax and fell asleep during the day. I used it to calm before my dentist appointment and it didn’t really work, but I felt more relaxed and less afraid then before.