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Find Rest with a 10-Minute Dark Room Meditation
Posted by Kevin Purdy at 2:00 AM on December 7, 2007
The Dumb Little Man blog posts a guide to finding a few restful moments of meditation in scheduled activities, including bathing, indulging in hobbies and listening to music. For those who still can't find time for zen moments, writer K. Stone recommends a "10 Minute Dark Room Meditation." Find a quiet, darkened place, sit in a comfortable position and work through the following:
Looking to go beyond a few spare restful moments? Check out an easy introduction to meditation. Photo by roland toth.
- Start by taking 10 deep breaths. Hold each for a period of time that is comfortable for you and then release very slowly.
- After this simply breath normally. Be aware of your breath. Be aware of each part of your body from your feet all the way up to the crown of your body.
- Notice each part in turn. Send an intention of healing to any part that is in need of care.
- Then focus on a simple mantra, any word you choose. As unwanted thoughts enter your mind use the phrase "empty the mind" to gently usher them out. 10 minutes will go by pretty quickly.
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joelena
Posted 1:08 PM 6/12/07
@That Guy: I came up with a similar pair while meditating after Bikram yoga, but mine focuses on my whole body. I imagine myself "floating" on the inhale and "sinking" into soft sand on the exhale. It's amazingly relaxing for something so simple, and easier to focus on than just my breath.
joelena
That Guy
Posted 11:58 AM 6/12/07
A suggestion for "A simple mantra"... I've used "rising" and "falling" to correspond with each breath, inhaling and exhaling, focusing on how each breath feels. I believe I picked it up from the book on mindfulness called "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn, which was actually "prescribed" to me by a doctor inasmuch as she said "you should read this book, it'll help."
It did.
That Guy
Ninehand
Posted 10:35 AM 6/12/07
I love Meditation It really does help with a busy day just take 10-15 min and try it. (of course being on lifehacker helps my stress go away)
Ninehand
Ninehand
Posted 10:32 AM 6/12/07
I love meditation, I did some small courses in HighSchool. It really helps me find peace in a busy work day (well I guess being on lifehacker does too).
Ninehand