One of the biggest challenges to maintaining a consistent meditation practice is learning how to manage the mind. The mind can be the doorway to the inner peace of deep meditation, or it can be an obstacle. A restless mind can be a formidable foe to meditation practice. My teacher would say “the mind can be your best friend or …
In the first part of this article, we discussed the four aspects of the mind and the importance of managing these aspects. We also talked a little about breath awareness as a tool for preparing the mind for meditation. Now let’s talk further about the breath and describe the foundation for all yogic breathing practices. The Yogis approached spirituality as …