The essence of Yoga meditation techniques lies in accepting, viewing, training and understanding the various aspects that form our being. It involves a careful and uninterrupted observation of our senses, breath, body and mind.
By the process of this constant awareness and watchfulness, the meditator becomes aware of the distractions of the mind in various activities such as that of the smell, touch, taste, hearing and sight.
Intricacies of Yoga Meditation Technique
Heightened awareness of the self can be achieved with great ease and effectiveness by the regular practice of yoga postures and performing them with a high degree of concentration and awareness.
While beginning breathing practices as a part of yoga meditation technique, you should spend some time in observation, while the breathing becomes very slow and fine. The unevenness and jerkiness in breathing gradually goes away.
As your breathing becomes slower and deeper, it will be easier to observe the thoughts arising in the mind, sensations arising in the body and emotions arising in the heart. This helps to bring tranquility in the body and great silence in the mind.
Once you get past through the early frustration that is associated with quietening the conscious mind, you realize that the mind is indeed an amazing instrument. You witness the many cross-currents and aspects of the mind.
The meditator gradually realizes his aloofness and separation from the mind and thoughts. The false association of being one with the mind gradually breaks. This gradual and gentle examination of the thoughts, emotions and their patterns gradually leads towards the center of consciousness and self-realization.
