Types of Meditation
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Hi @SmellyBin
Yes, indeed for me too, in that physical rest can mean mental work. Or it can mean resting both physically and mentally.
I've been in excruciating back pain the past few days, so I've had a lot of physical rest. But in that time I've been resting physically, my mental state has been very active, trying to embrace the pain so that my mind will stop screaming at my body while my body is also screaming at my mind. 'We've' made progress in our peace talks. 😊 But sometimes I'm just lying there, resting my body with a blank mind, gathering strength. That's what I mean by resting physically and mentally....
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All of us being human 💚
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Oh that's so beautiful, @SmellyBin ❤️
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Thanks, Starry. Let me just say I feel very human today, but not because for being together. But at least here we are bonded in a way.
Btw, the Sunday Sangha in two weeks time is by Deborah Eden Tull, the author of Luminous Darkness. You might like what she has to say. Unfortunately, there is no info on her theme for that gathering yet. But you'll find all the info here. It is free and 8 EU time and that makes it 7 UK time?
I'm hoping to be there, but if not I'll go back to the recording (available a few days later) as her guidance is always very much worth it.0 -
Yes, indeed we have a strong (and precious) bond 😊
Could you please give the actual link with the information, rather than embedding the link? I don't like clicking on embedded links for reasons of internet security. I hope that's not too much to ask. From the little you've said, I'm very interested! Thank you 🙏🏼
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Like this: ? Or: https://sangha.live/free_live/sunday-sangha-15th-february-2026/
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Thank you. Both formats are fine. Very kind of you.
Having read the info in your link, it's really not my cup of tea. Thank you again for the information. Perhaps someone else is interested.
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Info? But there is no info, apart from the whereabouts…
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This is the info in the link you gave...
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Me too! I love the beat and the sound of the chanting. Very cool and uplifting. I too am not into them otherwise, although I know nothing about them or their religion so it's an uninformed opinion.
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You could always post yourself in an airport. 😊
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Maybe George Harrison could tempt you?
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If you have the right wheelchair..... 😊
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I've had some good experiences with guided meditation in groups but not so much when I'm on my own. I think the group setting stopped me wandering off to other things I could be doing (which happens at home). I've only done this when the session has been free.
Once I went to a free yoga tester which finished with a sound bath. That last bit was really good and I felt a lot better for it. I'd do that again if it was free (and available not too far away).
The yoga part was breathing yoga and I didn't like that. I felt dizzy and it wasn't at all relaxing. The sound bath was loud but the sounds (dishes) were soothing and I could feel the sound as well as hear it.
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I am glad you are sharing your experience with breath exercises, @Delphi Apparently it works for most people, but I find it hard to help me relax. Good to know I am not the only one.
There are just a few things when it comes to breathing that I do appreciate, such as long pauses after each inhalation and exhalation.
Or in through the mouth and sighing audibly, but just this morning my partner was very worried that when I did that (sometimes just to find my feet) he thought I was very nervous…1 -
I agree the long pauses can be helpful. Counting breathing in, for a pause and breathing out is something I try to do. I also do very long breaths in and slow as possible breaths out for pain. Learnt that for childbirth (where it was no help at all) decades ago). A few nurses and dentists have wondered if I'm okay when I've done that so now I'll often say I'm going to do it in advance.
The yoga class I went to had lots of fast breathing amongst other things and that wasn't for me.
If I sigh audibly my partner thinks I'm annoyed! We need a translation sheet for partners😅
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Hi @SmellyBin 😊
Hi @Delphi. I've only done a sound bath once, about 10 years ago. It was really beautiful. My preference is doing meditation and yoga at home because it's so hard to concentrate in a group. And it's so much simpler to do at home.
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I don't think I've ever done a sound bath, not sure if it is for me. Whenever there is a bell at the end of a guided meditation, it always makes me jump. Might look into it on Insight Timer, though…
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