The word meditation is derived from the Latin word “mederi” meaning “to heal,” it can therefore be considered a healing process- mental, spiritual & emotional, which results in physical healing and well being. It is the correct use of the mind by concentrating and connecting with the breath.
Meditation is to get into a silent state of mind, reducing the clutter of conscious thoughts by focusing on the breath. It is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of self awareness. Meditation aims to focus and eventually quiet your mind, thus freeing your awareness. As you progress, you will find that you can meditate anywhere and at any time, accessing an inner calm no matter what's going on around you. You will also find that you can better control your reactions to things as you become increasingly aware of your thoughts (letting go of anger, for example). But first, you have to learn to tame your mind and control your breathing. For more information visit www.wellnessvision.org