Meditation

[nvanprooyen]

You may have already seen one if you watched the super bowl.

[video=youtube;LXmlN9BAddg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXmlN9BAddg[/video]

I was mostly bullshitting and drinking beer. I didn't really care about the game that much, for obvious reasons.

 

[Penny Traitor]

I never thought much about yoga until I saw it demonstrated by Sara Jean Underwood, I found that fascinating. Google it.

Upon further investigation...I would take that yoga class.

Let's face facts though. Ever since the boom of the yoga pants industry...a yoga class seems like one giant distraction.

 

[Burque]

ok, so where does a person start with all of this?

my first thought is get the app and do something guided.

 

[Penny Traitor]

ok, so where does a person start with all of this?

my first thought is get the app and do something guided.

Good thought.

I have not tried the apps, but having a "Guide" is a huge help for a beginner. Also don't mix booze and meditation. You will just pass out.

 

[Burque]

Good thought.

I have not tried the apps, but having a "Guide" is a huge help for a beginner. Also don't mix booze and meditation. You will just pass out.

I was thinking this would be something I could do in the morning quiet time before the day takes off.

 

[nvanprooyen]

ok, so where does a person start with all of this?

my first thought is get the app and do something guided.

That's a good place to start. I think Insight Timer has a 7 day intro course, but not sure how good it is, probably good though. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Edit - Yeah, here it is:

https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/course_learn-how-to-meditate-in-seven-days

 

[nvanprooyen]

I was thinking this would be something I could do in the morning quiet time before the day takes off.

That's exactly what I do. Early in the am before things get hectic. And sometimes I do a second one either mid afternoon to refocus, or in the evening when I'm trying to wind down from the day if I can squeeze it in.

 

[Penny Traitor]

I was thinking this would be something I could do in the morning quiet time before the day takes off.

For sure mornings are best as your mind is still in a very relaxed state. Just avoid caffeine until afterwards if you are a coffee junkie like myself.

 

[Penny Traitor]

That's exactly what I do. Early in the am before things get hectic. And sometimes I do a second one either mid afternoon to refocus, or in the evening when I'm trying to wind down from the day if I can squeeze it in.

We should get Rush to make us CCS Yogi badges if we can get this thread over ten pages.

 

[Burque]

For sure mornings are best as your mind is still in a very relaxed state. Just avoid caffeine until afterwards if you are a coffee junkie like myself.

I will do that. This might help me get going in the morning. Also wanting to figure out some life stuffs that I think some time in this sort of state could help with.

 

[nvanprooyen]

For sure mornings are best as your mind is still in a very relaxed state. Just avoid caffeine until afterwards if you are a coffee junkie like myself.

Great advice.

Here's another thing I do: I don't check my phone at all except for opening the app when I get up. That's just asking for your mind to start spinning before you can even get out of the gate properly. No emails, voice mail, social media, etc. Coffee and fucking around is my reward after I'm done with meditation and some goal setting with a clear head.

Basically my routine is wake up, first thing drink a big glass of water (our bodies get dehydrated during sleep and this helps the waking up process, trust me), splash some cold water on my face, then straight to meditation for around 15-20 mins.

After that, coffee #1 and spend a few mins writing down my goals for the day, which is usually limited to the 3 most important things. No more than 5.

Coffee #2, check my email, **** around a little bit, etc. Eat breakfast, drop my daughter off at school, and head to the gym. Get back, protein shake, quick shower and right to work on the most important shit I have to do that day per the goal setting. I like to set a timer and work completely uninterrupted on the most important shit for 1 hr at a time, and handle any communications (email, phone calls, etc) in between those periods. I realize this probably isn't realistic for a lot of people depending on their work.

The above works for me, but my main point is find a morning routine that works with your schedule and preferences. I've found that setting yourself up in the morning translates into having a pretty fucking good day. Not always, but way more than not having a morning routine.

I am probably over communicating, but I'm a firm believer in habits / rituals, and maybe this will help someone out a bit.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I was mostly bullshitting and drinking beer. I didn't really care about the game that much, for obvious reasons.

If you search ASMR on youtube you'll find a ton of videos. There are certainly a lot of busty women who will do it.

 

[Burque]

first session this morning went... Just ok.

Tough to stay in that mind state. I will try some different ones until I find some that suit me.

The music was a bit annoying, but the ladies voice was relaxing. Just found my mind wandering from time to time and kept having to refocus. That and my two dogs were bugging a bit about halfway through. No breakthroughs or anything, just a start.

 

[nvanprooyen]

first session this morning went... Just ok.

Tough to stay in that mind state. I will try some different ones until I find some that suit me.

The music was a bit annoying, but the ladies voice was relaxing. Just found my mind wandering from time to time and kept having to refocus. That and my two dogs were bugging a bit about halfway through. No breakthroughs or anything, just a start.

100% normal. Whenever that happens, just bring your attention back to your breath. Over time it gets easier and easier.

 

[Warrior Spirit]

Think I want to start meditation Wim Hof style and do his breathing technique during it.

 

[Burque]

Day 2, started a motivational one this morning and really didn't enjoy it about 5 minutes in wasn't feeling it so I stopped and did a different one. It was actually alright, but I will say that this one didn't do as much as yesterdays as far as walking you down into the relaxed state.

Some of these I think assume that you can just get there with a few deep breaths.

Maybe I need to do some more introductory ones so I can learn how to get into the right mode myself if the person guiding doesn't do that.



Also, what ones have you all had the most benefit from?

Health ones?
relaxation?
Financial ones?
Life path?
Motivation?
Getting rid of fear or anxiety?

Just curios what others have the best success with.

 

[Burque]

So I didn't do any sessions while on vacation.

Started back today. I feel like I'm going to need to stack a few weeks together without missing but certainly come out in a much better mood/state.

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[Burque]

100% normal. Whenever that happens, just bring your attention back to your breath. Over time it gets easier and easier.

Do you have any exp with the app "Headspace"??

My wife suggested it to me, I haven't tried it yet, but it seemed like it was more of an intro to meditation, and a sort of direction from total novice forward. Wondering if you or anyone has had any experience with it and could review.

 

[nvanprooyen]

Do you have any exp with the app "Headspace"??

My wife suggested it to me, I haven't tried it yet, but it seemed like it was more of an intro to meditation, and a sort of direction from total novice forward. Wondering if you or anyone has had any experience with it and could review.

I used it a long time ago. It's pretty good, but kind of expensive for what it is IMO. I think there is a free trial though.

 

[Burque]

I used it a long time ago. It's pretty good, but kind of expensive for what it is IMO. I think there is a free trial though.

Cool, it seemed like it was free. We rarely ever pay for an app.