The body’s nervous system, which is part of an ultra sophisticated control mechanism, is divided into three parts; the Central, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems. These systems control how we act and perceive our universe through the senses and the autonomic system also governs the automatic running of our bodies by controlling essential non-conscious tasks such as the rate of our beat.
One of the beneficial side effects of a peaceful and thoughtless meditation is that our autonomic system automatically reduces any physical over-activity in our body. Since the system is also the part of us which governs the ‘fight or flight’ mechanism within us all (which in the modern world can be damagingly over excited through stress) this can prove to be of major benefit to our health. It has been suggested that this is accomplished through the improved energy flows which occur at the Limbic area (i.e. the Sahasrara chakra at the top of the head) which is linked to the sympathetic nervous system.
There are immediate benefits in stress relief and a feeling of peace and contentment. Physically, it helps in prevention and cure of illnesses which are otherwise difficult to cure mentally and emotionally. It helps one to attain balance, and spiritually one can attain the highest level of enlightenment.
It is our subtle body which co-ordinates all the work done by the organs and the cells in our body. When one of our chakras is blocked, physical dysfunctions appear in the organs it controls. It is then that most illnesses appear. Traditional medicine tries to cure the symptoms. An effective type of meditation allows us to attack the causes directly, by re balancing our subtle system and by cleaning our centers. Thus, even so-called incurable illnesses can be cured in a spontaneous manner by the purifying work of the energy of the Kundalini.
When we enter a state of meditation, we enter a realm of silence; the thoughts which assail us fade away, and the reality of the present is revealed to us in all its intensity. Our senses send us a direct image of the world which is not altered by our mind or our conditionings.
When the Kundalini is awakened and we are immersed in a state of meditation, our emotions are also brought into balance. All the weaknesses which hinder the expression of pure and sincere sentiments, such as greed, insecurity, jealousy etc. are reduced when the joy of meditation is felt. This joy is absolute, devoid of all duality. This same joy becomes the motivation of our emancipation.
Especially Sahaja Yoga Meditation reveals to us the eternal, divine being that is truth, awareness and bliss. We become part and parcel of the whole, like a drop in that ocean of love, and in meditation we melt into that Primordial being. This experience is the next stage in the evolution of an ordinary human being’s awareness: that person is said to be born again or realized. This means that our spiritual essence, that had been hidden until then, becomes reality. Our union with the whole will become stronger and stronger as we go along and that is without doubt the most precious benefit that Kundalini awakening can bring us. This middle way that is established within us day after day by our kundalini will shower blessings of all sorts upon us, not only of a physical, emotional or psychological nature, but also material, social and professional benefits.
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Nicely written article. Meditation should now be included in all schools and workplace too. The world is getting violent day by day and we need more of peace loving people. Meditation is the best way to get out of depression and anxiety. Thanks.
Very nice article. I have learnt SehajYog meditation from Ashram at Naddi, Himachal Pardesh, India. I recieved a lot of benefits from meditation.
I don’t know why I can’t sit still for more than 10 minutes. It’s really a challenge. My girlfriend can sit there like a silent princess for more than 60 minutes without any issue. Is meditation a girl thing? If not, how do I be more engage in this activity. Sometimes, I enjoy it very much. Sometimes, I find it a complete waste time. Any tip?
Dear Jeremiah,
To be able to sit still, you first need to enter into meditation, into a thoughtless state of mind, even for only 10 seconds where you can actually experiment it and know what it feels like. That will give you the necessary will and strength to keep going.
Start with the following if you haven’t done so yet.
https://freemeditation.com/online-meditation/self-realization-workshop-kundalini-awakening/
Next: http://www.onlinemeditation.org/ with 10 online classes to practice more.
Ultimately we strongly suggest to attend collective meditation classes where you’ll be able to ask practical questions. Here is where to look for a class. All the classes and workshops are free of charge.
https://freemeditation.com/meditation-classes/
Let us know how it goes.
All the best!
Erwan
I find the article very interesting and very clear about all the benefits derived from meditation. Regular meditation sessions using guided meditation apps helps me too. Maybe you could have a topic about guided meditation in the future. Thanks for the very good info. Namaste
Dear Raymund,
Yes using apps for guided meditation is a good idea, we have a number of apps on iPhone and Android phones that can be used to evolve in the practice, such as a newly released app called Sahaja Yoga which is very nicely made.
We keep in mind the topic about guided meditation :).
All the best.
Erwan
I had never heard of it before – thank you for the introduction to Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Also, I really like the way this website is written, straight-to-the-point, easy-to-read-and-understand
Dear Margaretha,
It is good to know you are feeling this way. Has your meditation improved since last year?
All the best.
Erwan
Hi,
I started having dull backache since I was 18 years old. Past 5 years it started becoming bad with the pain radiating to my legs. I consulted a lot of othopedics and neurologists and the MRIs and X rays showed no abnormality in my spine. However past two years I have started having pain and weakness in all four quadrants of my body. The doctor has finally relaised that I am suffering with a central nervous system related disorder called fibromyalgia. I am suffering with terrible insomia past 3 years. I am 32 years old now, and this diseases as I googled has no cure. My basic understanding about this illness is that it is a over sensitization of CNS mostly triggered by stress (I had a lot of mental suffering and stress right from an early age and still on going).
My question is that can Sahaj Yoga calm my over aggravated CNS and help me control the damage being caused due to this illness.
Dear Sajjad,
yes Sahaja Yoga can do that and in a very simple way, take a look at the following:
https://freemeditation.com/meditation-basics/meditation-techniques/
That is only a beginning, I can ask a friend doctor that also practices Sahaja Yoga and can probably give you something more accurate to do.
But it should take the stress away to start with :).
Wishing you all the best,
Erwan