11-08-2014, 08:09 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm not sure what I do really is "meditating" per say, perhaps it is more a focused ruminating?
Jogging/hiking/walking/biking seems to be the only way I can get to that "zone of silence",.....but it has to be in a certain way,....otherwise there is still that "monkey chatter" going on. (Though in a less intrusive form).
Basically, when the intention of the trip is to meditate, I'll set up a "primary rhythm" with my stepping or pedal pace. It's just one/two one/two one/two,....etc.
You kind of instinctively feel the right tempo of the pace. (It may even be mood based, I can't say for sure.)
Then, INHALE on ONE,....hold on two,....EXHALE on ONE,.....hold on two,...etc.
It's simple to slip into an easy rhythm,...and it self regulates to the speed of your activity. (No distracting yawning or loss of breath).
Now on the focusing, you guys have me beat. I have a real hard time maintaining focus on breath, while in that rhythm. (It is so automatic/natural to the activity, that the effort of focusing, actually becomes distracting). (For me).
Instead, I slip into "full receive" mode and just let the thoughts come.
The thing is, (for me), I only realize I've gotten into that deep zone, WHEN I START TO COME OUT OF IT!
Additionally, it is much easier for me to get there while on the bike.
I've tried sitting and prone,...but my "monkey mind" disturbs me every time.
Have any of you heard of "panryhtmic" breathing. About 20 years ago I was attempting Golden Dawn/Enochian Magic Workings.
There was a whole course of study dedicated to this subject.
Basically, you monitor your heartbeat,....then INHALE for the span of 4 beats,..........HOLD for the span of 2 beats,.........Exhale for the span of 4 beats,.......HOLD for the span of 2 beats,....repeat.
I'm trying to find some info on this method.
I'm not sure what I do really is "meditating" per say, perhaps it is more a focused ruminating?
Jogging/hiking/walking/biking seems to be the only way I can get to that "zone of silence",.....but it has to be in a certain way,....otherwise there is still that "monkey chatter" going on. (Though in a less intrusive form).
Basically, when the intention of the trip is to meditate, I'll set up a "primary rhythm" with my stepping or pedal pace. It's just one/two one/two one/two,....etc.
You kind of instinctively feel the right tempo of the pace. (It may even be mood based, I can't say for sure.)
Then, INHALE on ONE,....hold on two,....EXHALE on ONE,.....hold on two,...etc.
It's simple to slip into an easy rhythm,...and it self regulates to the speed of your activity. (No distracting yawning or loss of breath).
Now on the focusing, you guys have me beat. I have a real hard time maintaining focus on breath, while in that rhythm. (It is so automatic/natural to the activity, that the effort of focusing, actually becomes distracting). (For me).
Instead, I slip into "full receive" mode and just let the thoughts come.
The thing is, (for me), I only realize I've gotten into that deep zone, WHEN I START TO COME OUT OF IT!
Additionally, it is much easier for me to get there while on the bike.
I've tried sitting and prone,...but my "monkey mind" disturbs me every time.
Have any of you heard of "panryhtmic" breathing. About 20 years ago I was attempting Golden Dawn/Enochian Magic Workings.
There was a whole course of study dedicated to this subject.
Basically, you monitor your heartbeat,....then INHALE for the span of 4 beats,..........HOLD for the span of 2 beats,.........Exhale for the span of 4 beats,.......HOLD for the span of 2 beats,....repeat.
I'm trying to find some info on this method.
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