Morning meditation is considered the most useful and productive. But why is this so? Can sunrise classes replace evening or afternoon classes? Obviously, meditative practices in the morning are different from the rest. The article discusses what exactly this difference is, whether it affects the final effect. Recommendations on how to do exercises in the morning are further in the publication sections.
Why morning is the best time for meditation
If a person has the opportunity to engage in meditation after sleep, at lunch, before a night's rest, he can easily use all the possibilities. However, it often happens that time is limited - you have to choose. Then it is better to take up training after waking up. But why?
Fixed habit
During the day, circumstances and degree of employment vary. Sometimes completely unexpected, even urgent. Examples of disrupting scheduled classes in the middle of the day:
- the child was injured, you need to take him to the hospital;
- the chief gave an urgent order;
- the clothes are torn / stained, the problem must be solved immediately;
- Guests will arrive in an hour, and the dog broke the dishes, smeared the floor, chewed up the furniture;
- mother-in-law / mother-in-law came out on an unexpected visit.
One “surprise” - and the session is disrupted. How, then, to force yourself to practice regularly if workouts are becoming increasingly rare?
Evening classes are often canceled due to extreme tiredness or drowsiness, for example. That is why morning is better suited to develop a permanent habit. It has less surprise, it is easier to plan.
Pure consciousness
The eyes are open, the body makes habitual movements - cleans teeth, washes, makes the bed, warms up breakfast. In this case, there is still some clogging. It is she who does not allow thoughts to swell and fill the brain with a bunch of problems, experiences. The man has not yet had time to penetrate into the daily bustle and haste. So, meditation will be much easier.
Natural relaxation
Meditative techniques require complete relaxation during the session. Including - physical. How to do it in the afternoon, if usually this part of the day is the most active? The muscles are constantly in good shape, the nerves are hot, and the 5th mug of cheap coffee again caused a rapid heartbeat.
In the early hours there is no such problem. After awakening, the body is ready for meditation.
Symbolism
Morning is a symbol of the beginning. A session after sleep will help set the right mood for a long period.
A person feels something similar when he begins to write in a new beautiful notepad. I would like to display each letter in a calligraphic hand. There are no crossed out, blots, blots, illegible writings in a hurry.
During early meditation, it is easier to adjust your own thoughts, attitudes, people, your plans, level of activity.
Deep dive
Why is it during this period that it is easier for a person to completely surrender to an occupation, and at the same time to get a much greater effect from him? It turns out that it is not only psychological, but also in physical condition:
- pulse is slow, heartbeat is even;
- deep breathing, uniform;
- no tension in the muscles;
- consciousness more pliable;
- all movements are naturally smooth, slightly slow.
In addition, neighbors behind the wall or around the room are unlikely to make noise, distract from the exercises during this period.
The benefits of the morning session
Cheers well
Job fees or urgent meetings require quick decisions to get rid of drowsiness. At best, it is washing with cold water, a douche or at least coffee. At worst - energy drinks, sweet bars, cigarettes and “useful” means of traditional medicine.
Meditation replaces all negative methods on active awakening.. The benefit is also that the sessions have a rather long-lasting effect.
Charges positive
Familiar feeling "broken" even after a long sleep? Another problem that correct meditative practice will help to cope with. How does it work:
- stay in asana adjusts to relaxation;
- nervous system is activated (parasympathetic);
- there is relaxation, deepening with the duration and frequency of sessions;
- begins the active production of endorphins, causing a feeling of happiness.
20 minutes of classes will provide not only a clear head, peace of mind, the right mood, but also joyful experiences.
Increases stress tolerance
No, man will not suddenly be in nirvana around the clock. Choleric does not abruptly turn into a phlegmatic person, and indifference to absolutely everything will not appear either. Instead, the ability to experience difficult periods, to abstract from difficulties, to seek and find motivation will increase. Some more pluses:
- normal sleep patterns;
- creativity, thinking will be enhanced;
- spoil a good mood will be much more difficult;
- optimism, vitality will awaken, irritability will go away;
- health problems will decrease.
Controls food habits
Who will say that he never “stuck to stress and pressure” will frankly lie. Lack of time for the preparation of healthy food or money for a normal cafe, and not a bistro with fast food leads to problems. It may be:
- excess weight;
- gastritis, ulcers, other gastrointestinal diseases;
- annoying and irrational rumbling in the stomach;
- sudden feeling of hunger or lack of appetite;
- frequent nausea, bloating.
Further into the course are cigarettes, dependence on caffeine, other bad habits.
It is hard to believe, but properly chosen meditation can save you from such consequences. She copes with stress, thereby eliminating the main cause of unhealthy snacks. In addition, such leisure will streamline thoughts, increase awareness. Later resist the temptation will be easier.
Reduces pain
Especially headaches, including migraines. In the complex treatment, such exercises eliminate the following types of pain:
- rheumatic;
- muscular;
- heart;
- gastric.
For better effect, you can find a yoga instructor. He will explain which poses or wise will positively affect the work of this or that body.
7 tips on how to meditate in the morning
- You can not lie, especially if you really want to sleep "5 more minutes". Better to sit on a chair or bed, leaning against the wall. The back is necessarily straight.
- It is advisable to meditate with open or at least open eyes.
- The look rushes at a specific subject and does not “wander”.
- If sounds interfere in the morning (dogs barking, hum of cars, snoring behind the wall), you can turn on the soothing melody, mantra or concentrate on the pleasant singing of birds, the murmur of a cat.
- The best hours are 4-6 am. If one cannot get up so early, it is enough to shift the meditation schedule to a later time, but not later than 9.
- It would be nice to reduce the amount of coffee consumed per day to 1-2 small cups maximum. The session fills with calm, balanced energy, and caffeine - chaotic, disturbing.
- It does not matter in which sequence morning duties are performed. You can meditate immediately after waking up, or after taking a shower, breakfast and other things.
Morning meditation is a useful and enjoyable activity. It will not replace sessions held at other times of the day, but it has its undeniable advantages. If you follow the rules of its implementation, you can achieve a lot in recovery - both physical and spiritual. She will also improve relations with others, therefore, she will indirectly become the cause of improvements at work, in her personal life.
