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What is meditation?
Meditation today includes various techniques for calming, relaxing, restoring vital energy (chi, chi, prana...), balancing the spirit and mind, and developing compassion, love, and mindfulness.
Meditating does not mean that we become a different person, a new person or even a better person.
It is a practice of raising awareness and gaining an objective perspective on oneself and the world. In meditation, we learn to observe thoughts or feelings without judgment. We want to better listen to our inner voice and intuition, with the aim of better exploring and understanding ourselves.
Full article: What is Meditation - Can we think during meditation?
Meditation brings many health (psychological, neurological and cardiovascular) and other effects. It has a positive effect on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and pain and brings more peace, alertness, improves self-image and well-being.
Types of meditation
In the Western world, techniques are divided into 2 types, namely:
- focused meditation – directing attention to a chosen object, breathing, visualization or words, mantras, use of mala necklace ;
- mindfulness meditation – observing the 'journey' of thoughts, feelings, emotions, mood... from the point of view of an external observer, without the active involvement of the mind.
How and where do we practice meditation?
We could say that meditation can be practiced anytime and anywhere, regardless of the situation, position, environment.
The purpose of meditation is to use the peace and awareness that we want to achieve through the practice of meditation. we transfer it to everyday challenges.
Practice should not serve as an 'escape' from life, but should be a part of life. Let's start gradually, with small steps. If we are a beginner, it makes sense to start in a group, with guided meditation, as it will help us to cultivate perseverance.
The space where we meditate should be pleasant, comfortable, and peaceful. You can create a Zen corner in your home, it can be a corner in nature, a studio,...wherever you feel safe and relaxed.
Static or dynamic meditation?
We can choose between a static or dynamic form of meditation. In static forms of meditation, our body is at rest, it is mostly performed in a sitting position on the floor with the help of meditation aids for sitting ( zafu, bolster, square< /a>), on a chair or in a lying position - e.g. on yoga mats.
During the static form of meditation, make sure we are in comfortable and warm clothes and covered with a blanket .
Dynamic form of meditation involves gentle, soft movement of the body - e.g. meditative walking, qigong, incorporating asanas, more advanced breathing techniques.
Gaiam - yoga mats, fitness clothes and wellness products
GAIAM is a brand from the USA that offers us a very wide selection of yoga mats, yoga accessories, fitness equipment, pilates equipment, meditation equipment, massage balls and other massage accessories, elastic bands for exercise, yoga clothes and other exercises and more products for different types of exercises.
At Gaiam, they want their products to reach as many people as possible, for as many of us as possible to be active and take care of our health. The brand's mission is to "make yoga, fitness and exercise accessible to everyone," and they strive to create products that help people achieve their health and wellness goals.
They offer a wide selection of items, both in terms of materials and prices. Products for an active life just FOR YOU!
Products for yoga, fitness and other exercises
They offer us products for yoga, fitness and other exercises, for all levels of difficulty. They are with us from the initial steps to the professional level. From beginner to pro. And just as the practice of yoga is suitable for everyone (for men, women and children, for young and old, for everyone regardless of physical condition, physical characteristics of the individual...), so at Gaiam you will find the right products for you!
At Gaiam, they specialized in the production of products related to yoga, fitness and wellness. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1988 and has since grown into a leading brand in the active living, health and wellness industry.
Gaiam (pronounced “GUY-um”) comes from the name of the ancient Greek goddess Mother Earth – and it means “I am”. It means, roughly, "I am the Earth". They want to achieve interconnectedness. At Gaiam, they believe that by nurturing, protecting and respecting the Earth and everyone and everything that exists here, we enrich our own lives and the lives of future generations.
