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If you are interested in Learning How To Meditate, I suggest you take your interest seriously.

Falling short of signing up for a local course in your neighborhood, it is possible to integrate meditation into your daily existence, and know you are doing it correctly, by following the Learn How To Meditate course offered below.

It has been created by Anmol Mehta, who runs one of the web’s best Yoga and Meditation portholes.

Anmol is indeed a master of the art – and has been teaching simple spiritual concepts for many years. At the request of his subscribers, he combined his amazing knowledge into a concise manual designed specifically for beginners.

Learn How To Meditate

Included in this #1 Home Study How to Meditate Program

• Learn All the Best Meditation Techniques
• Learn Gentle Yoga for Meditation
• Learn Yogic Breathing for Health, Healing and Vitality
• 14 Superb 5 Star Rated Videos
• 220 Page Illustrated Meditation Training E-Manual
• Find Joy, Peace, Health, Compassion and Wisdom
• Full Support for the Entire Duration of Your Training
• Bonus Meditations and Pranayamas Included

This is the Best Meditation Course on the internet!

This online home study course is a fully multi-media program which comes with superb instructional videos.

If you want to learn how to meditate, this is your solution.

The program teaches the best meditation techniques available.

These include Zen Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Chakra Meditation, Mind Meditation as well as other meditations such as Kundalini Yoga Meditation, Concentration Meditation, Light Meditation … and more.

Having a personal meditation practice is the key to living a joyful, healthy and peaceful file. One that is full of wisdom and compassion.

If you have found this program, it is not by accident, take advantage of this opportunity and transform your life by learning the profound and priceless art of meditation.

Here is 1 of the 14 videos that are part of this training program.

How to Meditate

When you sign up for the program, each week you will have to complete specific chapters of study – and practice certain techniques.

It has been designed as a four week program, but if you are very keen to progress, or deprived of time, you can adjust the length of time to suit.

If you are dedicated to improving your life, you simply need to follow the prescribed program.

Working through the syllabus for just four weeks will have you well grounded in the principals of the art, and leave you confident that you are doing it correctly, and sure in yourself that you are a very strong meditator.

In addition to the meditation techniques and articles, Anmol has also included simple yoga, and yoga breathing exercises for you as a bonus.

Although to meditate they are not specifically required, they can certainly supplement a meditation routine nicely, so are worth learning and incorporating into your daily practice.

If you would like to change your life for the better, and incorporate the many benefits of meditation into your day-to-day, please click Learn To Meditate.

Anmol offers a complete no questions asked 60 day money back guarantee for any of you who wish to view the entire program in full – and remain free of obligation. Anmol assures me that no one has taken him up on the refund offer as yet.

The Best Meditation Course on the internet…

This online home study course is a fully multi-media program which comes with superb instructional videos and is taught by master meditator and teacher Anmol Mehta.

If you want to learn how to meditate, this is your solution.

The program teaches the best meditation techniques.

These include Zen Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Chakra Meditation, Mind Meditation as well as other meditations such as Kundalini Yoga Meditation, Concentration Meditation, Light Meditation … and more.

Having a personal meditation practice is the key to living a joyful, healthy and peaceful file. One that is full of wisdom and compassion.

If you have found this program, it is not by accident. Take advantage of this opportunity and transform your life by learning the profound and priceless art of meditation.

Please click Learn How To Meditate to take action right now.

Well I am not long back from another camping trip. Now some people might like to spend their break lying on the couch, doing the chores they can never find time for, or sitting on a deck chair drinking fancy drink with umbrellas. Me? I love getting back to nature… with no phone, no clock and no computer.

The most easterly point of Australia is Byron Bay. (If you can picture a map of Australia it is about half way up on the right.) The world heritage listed wilderness of Toonumbar National Park is about 2 hours inland from there.

Unlike my last experience to the Bunya Mountains, which had wide sweeping views and gave me vast perspective of my place in the world, this time, the sub-tropical rain-forest held me in a tight embrace beneath its thick canopy. (It’s also winter in the southern hemisphere at the moment – and dark gray clouds filled the small gaps as it rained for most of the time I was away). This experience was very much an introspective one.

They say, ‘sharing is caring’, so here goes.

Personally, I’m not long out of a relationship, and have also recently lost a very dear friend before her time. It’s safe to say I haven’t been operating at 100%

But my entire camping adventure, from start to finish, was exactly what I needed.

Now I absolutely love working on the Explore Meditation website, but I promise you, if I had a set of scales to measure the effort I put in compared to the financial reward I gain, the table would fall over! It’s very much a hobby of passion.

Massage and hands on healing is paying my bills – but, let’s just say, for example, I dislocated my finger while playing basketball two Monday nights ago on court 3 at 6.30… I’m without income for a week

For me, personal growth is not just spiritual growth – and I’m not alone.

Probably as many people have watched ‘The Secret’, as have read ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’. And the messages are clear. Successful people focus on building assets and spiritual people who live with abundance are in a better position to help others.

For years I saved all I could and invested in shares. It was going really, really well, until that little thing we all know and hate called the G.F.C.

My website is a labor of love, massage is a J.O.B. – somehow my savings are a liability, my heart is broken, and although it’s so easy to say, ‘We are spiritual beings having a physical experience’, losing someone dear is still a challenge.

So what did I find in the middle of the forest? Cross Roads.

We have all stood there at some stage. Looking down at our feet and wondering which way they should go. Not sure of the next step… Not sure where the courage and strength will come from to continue…

To lift the mood just a little I digress.

Back in my University days I spent 3 months skiing at Steamboat Springs in Colorado. I worked for ‘The Mountain’ and while at a staff party someone asked me what I do back home. I confidently told them, ‘I’m a Shoo-ah’. Everyone nodded quietly until someone had the confidence to ask, ‘What is a Shoo-ah?’ Well, it’s my job to wake up before everyone else in Australia, and walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge shooing away all the Kangaroos so the cars can get across safely… Shoo! Shoo!” I was waiting for the laughter – but oddly, most of them believed me!

I say this to also highlight the point that the Australian continent is not covered in Koalas either. They usually reside in open woodlands with an abundance of Eucalyptus trees. They are primarily nocturnal and sleep about 20 hours a day. Sure you find koalas at all the animal parks, but to find them in the wild is usually a challenge.

Please try to imagine my surprise when I came across an active little fellow in the middle of the day in a sub-tropical forest. As only the second Koala I have seen in the wild – I would have to say the chance meeting was a little bit weird.

But here’s the thing. As I had taken the first steps of my 18 kilometer hike, I asked the energy of the forest to help give me insight into the direction I should take in my life. What should I do next? On seeing this Koala just a few minutes later… I was compelled to ask if it had a message for me.

Very clearly, the koala told me, “What is most important is that I live with Passion… It doesn’t so much matter what that passion is.”

I said Thank You, took a photo and kept on walking… now thinking about what drives me.

At 36 years of age, I’ve never actually had a proper 9 to 5 job. I’ve always found ways to get by exploring my passions. When I hear friends tell me of their absolute hate for their job I say to them as plain as I can… “Leave!” But they are happier being unhappy than stepping into the unknown. But back to me…

I need a passion that will drag me from my bed before my alarm goes and give me goose bumps on expressing my enthusiasm about it to a friend. Mmm… If I won a gazillion dollars in the lottery, how would I spend my days? What would give me more pleasure than anything else? Lucky I had 17 kilometers to go – for nothing jumped out at me immediately.

As I approached the meeting place of two streams, I stood in a small pocket of sunlight breaking through the clearing above. Thinking what a great place it was to sun myself in a cold forest; I realized that thought, in Australia, can be cause for concern. If it’s good for me… It’s also good for reptiles.

And yes, just a few meters away was a Diamond Python. Not on the nastiest list of Australian snakes – because their venom isn’t as toxic as some, but they are known to bite firmly on they victim (usually small marsupials) before squeezing the life from them.

I told the snake I meant it no harm, and just wanted a few photos and to share its sunlight, before asking if it wanted to harm me. It just looked back at me as though I was a crazy man talking to a snake. And fair enough.

Snakes for me are symbolic for many things, including the ability to shed old skin and start fresh. Excellent – I wanted to share that energy, so he sat on his rock and I sat on mine just a few meters away. I don’t know what he was thinking about, but in meditation for the next hour I made peace with many half-thoughts and confused feelings.

I wasn’t struck by the divine enlightenment of inspired thought – to realize the passion that would propel me through the next stage of my life, but I am now in a much better place in which to find it.

I think we all need to take a break from the daily grind on occasion to take stock and evaluate our progress towards our goals. My usual meditation allows me to relax my body and mind, and examine the individual pieces of the puzzle.  Camping allows me to stop, breathe freely, and look at the complete picture with greater perspective.

As I took shelter in my tent that night, wrapped warmly in my sleeping bag, listening to the wonderful rain drum rhythms on the canvas, my pen was poised above a sheet of paper with the title, ‘My Life Goals’… and I thought…

If I don’t know what I want, how can the Universe know, and provide me with suitable opportunities for growth?

My previous goals were out of date as my circumstances had changed significantly. Although it was a challenge, I soon had several specific desires written in the present tense, (I am…), or with deadlines, (Before this Christmas I will be…)

So I’ll finish this piece by asking if you have specific life goals you are working towards, on all levels of your existence, (Spirituality, relationships, work, etc) and have them written down so you have tangible and exact proof?

How else can the angels shine loving light on the choice of paths before you that is for your greatest good.

Do you have concrete goals? How often do you review your progress? How often do you update them?

Please share your thoughts below

In love and Light, We Explore!
Nigel Coates

No animals were harmed in the writing of this post.

While many of the goals or desires from both practices overlap, there are distinct differences between hypnosis and meditation which should be clarified.

Hypnosis is appropriate if you have a specific goal you wish to achieve. Be it to regress to a point in our life that has caused trauma, or for a specific desire, such as to stop smoking.

Traditional Meditation is less structured, in that clearing the conscious mind allows thoughts or feelings to surface, while trying not to attach to the emotion of them.

For example, I have a friend in her 30′s who has had a rocky relationship with her father. They fought frequently through her teens and have not spoken often since.

In meditation, she became aware that she blamed her father for his strict discipline and her unhappiness. Now aware of the problem, she was hypnotized with the intent of addressing this issue. With a systematic regression she witnessed an event she had blocked from her conscious memory.

It was a moment in her childhood where she hid in fear of punishment in her closet. While full of anger, she declared her hate for him. At the time it was true, but with the perspective of time – and having a naughty child herself, she relived that moment and forgave him for his actions – now knowing he was doing his best.

The next day her father called for a random chat – which he had never previously done. I hear their relationship is well on the way to repair.

Meditation made her aware of a deep-seeded problem, and hypnosis was the tool to fix it.

It is important to know the Difference between Hypnosis and Meditation.

Personally, my history and experience has been with guided and traditional meditation – which is why my attention was grabbed by Truth About Hypnosis™ program.

Quickly, let me introduce you to Jim Katsoulis. He has personally conducted over FIVE THOUSAND private hypnosis sessions, and spent tens of thousands of dollars in training to learn the information that is included in his program.

“I’m thankful for having been able to learn from some of the best people in the fields of personal change. And have been certified as a Master Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists, received my Master NLP Practitioner Certification from Bennett/Stellar University, and trained personally with the creator of NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Richard Bandler to get my NLP Trainer Certification.

“I’ve also been lucky enough to get ‘behind the scenes’ access to some of the top Hypnotist’s in the World through my Truth About Hypnosis Interview Series… and I am going to be sharing these life-changing secrets with you in the program.”

You can get complimentary access to these Cutting Edge Hypnosis trainings by following this link… The Truth About Hypnosis™

The Truth About Hypnosis™ program will teach you many powerful hypnosis secrets.

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* Michael Lovitch debunks some of the most common misconceptions about hypnosis and shares the key factors you must consider when choosing an effective hypnotist…

* Bill Harris teaches the secret technique used to meditate like a monk and that can instantly solve 99% of all weight loss, smoking and stress reduction problems out there…

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Every single week, delivered right to your inbox, you are going to get the training you need to master the art of hypnosis.

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You can get complimentary access to these Cutting Edge Hypnosis trainings here The Truth About Hypnosis™

There are very few hypnotists that are willing to share their most powerful tactics, their biggest secrets and their most effective strategies. Sure, there are a few guys out there who might try to sell you some general information… or a few little tricks…

But there isn’t anyone out there who is willing to give you the TRAINING you need to control people’s actions, to take charge of your own behavior, or to help others create the changes they need.

I have signed up to the email series, and am very much looking forward to expanding my knowledge and practical skills.

It’s time for you to STOP feeling like you have NO CONTROL over your life!

It’s time for you to start discovering the secrets of the greatest hypnotists in the world, it’s time for you to get the training that you deserve, and it’s time for you to finally take control…

I hope you better understand the difference between hypnosis and meditation.

Enjoy Your Journey, Nigel Coates.

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Unfortunately I had to remove the content on this page.

The free Positive Affirmation CD had so many downloads my web host got cranky at my data rates.

The creator of the CD didn’t want to sell it for $$…

So the only thing left was to pull it down

Keep browsing though…

There is lots of other great things on the Website!

Nigel

There are four Brain-Wave Patterns in which we can function.  Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta.

Please click Meditation Explained if you wish to know the Background information for this article.

Briefly; You experience Beta brain-wave patterns in engaging activities like when you are driving or working. (Anxiety and Stress are experienced at the top end of this Beta range). Alpha patterns occur when you are more relaxed and brain activity has slowed. (Watching television, reading a book). Theta brain-waves are most commonly encountered in dreams, or at moments of deep insight. And the slowest state, Delta, occurs in deep, deep sleep, or by the masters while in meditation.

Meditate Deeper Than a Zen Monk

Now I once saw an advertisement that promised I could meditate deeper than a Zen Monk in 10 seconds. I thought it was an outrageous claim that made fun of those who practice this art form with devotion – but I had to check it out anyway.

And here is how they support that claim… If you listen to specific aural frequencies, your brain interprets the information it receives. By playing a specially created piece of audio with either an Alpha, Theta or Delta wave form pattern, your brain starts to operate at that same frequency.

Yes… you are tricking your brain into doing what you want.

Now this is a relatively new invention in the evolution of meditation, in that traditional meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and the electronic equipment and scientific know-how has evolved of late.

But why would you dedicate your life to spiritual pursuit, by sitting in the lotus position on top of a mountain in the middle of winter trying to reach the Delta state, when you can just put on the headphones? Good question.

What the Experts Say

I had a good look around for a trust-worthy source of this information. I didn’t want some kid with a synthesizer messing around with my brain! Who I found was Jim McElwee from The Unexplainable Store. They guarantee Altered States of Consciousness with a 100% No Risk Guarantee. That’s fair enough… but the testimonials page they have on their site has some really well-thought comments and some glowing recommendations. That is what sold me.

But before anything further, let’s see what Jim says about the History of Binaural Beats.

History Of Binaural Beats: Binaural Beats were discovered by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove in 1839, and were considered somewhat of a curiosity in scientific circles. 140 years later, a man named Gerald Oster wrote an article entitled “Auditory Beats in the Brain.” The article tied all previous research regarding Binaural Beats together, and concluded that it would be a powerful tool in neurological and cognitive research. In particular, he noted how animals are able to pick out specific sounds in a sea of noise in much the same way that people can pick up a conversation in the midst of a noisy cocktail party – hence the name “the cocktail party effect.” The technology was later developed by physicist Thomas Campbell and Dennis Menerich with the assistance of Robert Monroe. Together they found the first applications of Binaural Beats, including a program for out of body experiences. Research continues to this day, as new tools come out to assist people in realizing their dreams and leading better, more empowered lives.

There are three new terms to become familiar with; Binaurals, Monaurals, and Isochronics. Sound like science-fiction? Well, it’s actually science-fact! Again, this info is ripped strait from their site (with permission).

What Binaural Beats Are: Binaural Beats are Not a passing fad, but have been researched for over 170 years. The human brain goes through many frequency cycles every day, each frequency producing different effects in the human consciousness. Using this information, it has been discovered that the receiving and operating frequency of the brain can be altered and even controlled through the use of sound waves. Unfortunately, it was originally thought these waves were difficult or impossible to tap through sound waves since they happened beneath the 20 Hz range. Since that time, however, binaural beats have made it possible to hear what was previously thought unhearable.

How Binaural Beats Work: Binaural Beats work by broadcasting two separate frequencies in each ear. For example, if you wanted to tune your brain to a 7 Hz frequency, you could play 200 Hz in your right ear, and 207 Hz in your left ear. The brain will compensate for the difference between the two and produce a third tone that will be exactly 7 Hz. This will result in your brain frequency being raised or lowered, and tuned to the desired operating stage. Headphones are mandatory with Binaurals.

How Monaural Beats Work: Monaural Beats differ from Binaural Beats as they are easier on your brain. With Monaural Beats there is no need to balance tones, and therefore no adjusting time required. With one tone pulsing on and off a specific pattern, it’s easy to produce the effect you’re looking for quickly. The Monaural beats offer superior technology over the Binaural. Headphones are optional but recommended.

How Isochronic Tones Work: Isochronic tones are the most powerful type of brainwave entrainment, utilizing equal intensity tones, increasing the pulse speed, and synchronizing your brain with the rhythm. Isochronics use a distinct and clean wave form which is designed to harmonize with the brain much more efficiently. Headphones are optional but recommended.

Do they sound different to listen to? More on that in a minute…

But I think a question we should all ask is; Are Binaural Beats Dangerous? Brainwave Entrainment uses the exact same frequencies that we touch upon everyday in our daily lives. They simply allow you to reach certain levels of consciousness On Demand. You should consult with a doctor before using Binaural Beats if you have heart problems, a history of mental illness, or any other factors that you’re not sure about.

Also, keep in mind that Brainwave Entrainment affects your brain frequencies dramatically while in use. You can go into a state similar to sleep or suddenly find yourself functioning at your most mentally active and creative level while using them. Obviously, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery while using Binaural Beats.

In Practice

The Difference Between Recordings: We often receive questions inquiring about the difference between recordings. Many of our descriptions sound alike and people may assume that the recordings are basically the same. This is not the case. Each recording is different, and each recording is tuned for a specific purpose. Example- 4.2 Hz and 6.3 Hz are both within the Theta Range, but exhibit totally different characteristics. The four main frequency classifications are large and vague ranges, and within these classifications are an array of frequency options which all produce different effects. Also, studies show that exact combination of frequencies cause many documented brain reactions.

This bit grabbed my attention. “We can not publicly disclose the exact frequencies used in our recordings for product protection reasons, but you can be assured each and every recording is specifically tuned to stimulate certain abilities.”

Now I understand how they can promise to assist with such specific interests and desires. When you get to their website, you will see the impressive list of products they have on offer. Check this out for starters…

Astral Projection, Meditation, Manifestation, ESP, Psychic Growth, Anxiety Aid, Shaman Consciousness, Remote Viewing, Spirit Guides, Lucid Dreaming, Past Life Regression, Confidence Builder, Sleep, Christ Consciousness, Chakra Tuning, Aura Viewing, Energy Enhancer, Creativity, DNA Stimulation, Endorphin Release, Health, Motivation, Prosperity, Addiction Help, Relaxation, Weight Loss, Hypnosis, Memory Enhancer and Telepathy… Nice.

I looked into the Meditation Program a little further…

“Once you are comfortable operating in the Alpha State, you can progress to Theta Meditation. To reach Theta, you will need to lower your operating frequency a little bit more. It is widely accepted that Meditating in the Theta State creates a sense of Balance, Calmness, and contributes to better Health. Theta Meditation is said to be the ‘Gateway to Eternal Bliss’.

What to Expect From Our Meditation Recordings: Simply stated, our Meditation Recordings will Alter your consciousness and help you find that peaceful escape you are searching for. Our recordings will lower your brain frequencies and put you in the Alpha, Theta and Delta states. You will hear peaceful nature sounds and harmonics with True Entrainment Frequencies in the background which will be responsible for your Shift in Consciousness.

Try It For Yourself

As they say… the proof is in the pudding. You can read about this form of meditation all day… but until you put on the headphones and take some time to chill… you will never know how it feels and what it can do for you.

Now, my website is called Explore Meditation after all, so I do encourage you to have a play. I’ve downloaded a sample of each delivery method… and like they say… It’s simply Nature Sounds, Harmonics and some brain-wave magic in the background. I really enjoyed it!

Please click The Unexplainable Store to get there. Its my affiliate link – so that if you do make a purchase I get a few dollars for the recommendation, but to try all 3 free samples and experience this form of meditation yourself, (from a trusted source), you just need to give them your email address. They are a good business. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Once you have had a listen, please return to my blog and share your experience of Binaural, Monaural and Isochronic meditation programs.

In Love and Light, We Explore! Nigel Coates

Ever Carried the Weight of the World on Your Shoulders?

One of the main reasons I became so passionate about Guided Meditation, is because I was getting amazing results in my massage treatments.

Now the immediate link may not be apparent, but think of sayings like… “Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders”.

People who are overcome by burden, responsibility, pressure and stress, literally hunch over as their muscles become tighter. Their shoulders become rigid and their brow furrowed. Their life is hard work!

I would meet clients in this state, and believe me, no amount of rubbing would give lasting effect if the problem itself did not go away.

With problems caused by finance for example – massage was a temporary fix. They were still facing the same hardships when they got home.

:: So What Worked? ::

By talking with clients during the treatment, and getting them to change their focus from the dark to the light – and by looking at the positive factors in their life, I was getting more benefit than rubbing harder.

When they left my clinic it was with freshened perspective and a spring in their step. The same pressures were there, but now seen as a challenge or hurdle rather than an impassable mountain.

Helping one person at a time is rewarding, but helping many is even more so. I started to record dialogue, and began intense study into what works best in a Guided Meditation. Exploring the positive effects of Guided Meditation became my passion.

As well as sending clients home with stretching exercises, I also gave them meditation exercises.
A common reaction was, ‘I’ve tried to meditate and I can’t do it.’ To which I would reply, ‘Well not with that attitude’.

We all start with training wheels when we learn to ride a bike. No one runs a marathon as soon as they decide to get fit. If you are chronically stressed, 10 minutes won’t fix you… but it will help.

Don’t compare your effort or results with others… just look at the positives meditation has achieved for you.

If my world was perfect I would meditate for 30 minutes every day… but just because I don’t do that doesn’t mean I have failed. I celebrate every time I do get to meditate, not reprimand myself for every time I don’t.

You may be a beginner or experienced meditator, but just take a moment now to reflect on how meditation is fitting into your life… and how you would like it to be – Then work with the positives you find.

:: The Sign Off ::

Meditation can be a spiritual experience, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a ‘spiritual person’ to do it well. Business executives can meditate. Garbage cleaners can meditate. Children can meditate. It’s not something that you can or can’t do. It’s a personal journey… that can provide many rewards.

How does meditation fit into your life? What are the barriers you face? And how have you overcome them? What works for you… A weekly class, random times when you listen to MP3s? Do you meditate first thing or last thing in your day?

Share your thoughts below so that others may learn. It’s a personal journey – which we are all in together.

For now, for those of you who are interested in the physical effects of Meditation, I give you this link to an article I wrote recently called;

The Secret Health Benefits of Guided Meditation.

It explains how the 11 body systems are in continual change as they strive for internal balance, and what you can easily do to help this process

I would like to present you with a special opportunity to Rocket-Launch your spiritual growth.

It is a Meditation Certification Program created by one of the worlds most recognized spiritual experts… Anmol Mehta.

He frequently speaks to the world via his Mastery of Meditation, Yoga and Zen website, (www.AnmolMehta.com) trying to provide all people of the world with the very best tools, techniques and wisdom to help them reach their highest human potential.

“Of all the things you can do in life, I assure you that the path of spirituality is the one that offers the ultimate challenge and the most treasured rewards. It is the highest purpose of human life, so dive in and join the adventure!” Anmol Mehta.

Anmol’s Meditation Training Program

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I have created the Explore Meditation website and newsletter as a resource to assist others on their spiritual path.

You can find detailed information on

• How to Meditate
• Meditation Techniques
• Guided Meditation MP3′s
• Meditation Videos
• And this Meditation Blog (Where you can discuss your views with other like minded people)

The newsletter covers Meditation and Spiritual growth topics – broken down in to bite-sized learning.

Content

All of the information on the website and newsletter is non-denominational. I don’t suppose that any one religion, spiritual practice, or meditation technique is better than another. I do aim to fuel your thoughts, make you question your existence, and give you the tools and techniques to assist your learning and spiritual growth.

Choose only to believe what resonates true with you. Direct your learning’s towards the areas that draw your interest. Discuss your thoughts on the blog.

There are already great websites that deal specifically with Buddhist Meditation, Vipassana Meditation and Transcendental Meditation. Wherever appropriate throughout my website, I’ll point you to these external sites for specific information. But what originally gave me the idea to create Explore Meditation, was the distinct lack of quality websites covering Guided Meditation.

Guided Meditation

I had played on YouTube and iTunes – but I quickly realized that I didn’t want to trust my spiritual well-being to an anonymous stranger with ‘half an idea’ and a microphone. I had several awkward moments where my intuitive mind pulled me out of these mediations; leaving me with the feeling something wasn’t right.

I have meditated for over 10 years in various circles and simply wished I could re-listen to my teachers and guides… the Guides I trusted.

And so, I hand picked these professional therapists, who earn their living as spiritual practitioners, and recorded some amazing guided meditations to assist us all walk further down our spiritual path. It gives me great satisfaction to share these tools with you.

Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing products online… But I don’t want to pay $30 for a CD that I can’t even preview, and I don’t want to trawl through all the free stuff hoping for a gem.

I will introduce the Explore Meditation therapists in time, but know they are all exceptional Mediums, Clairvoyants, Hypnotherapists, NLP practitioners, Spiritual and Energetic healers. All are well qualified and have extensive experience in their chosen fields. People pay top dollar and travel from afar for time with them, but now you can access their expertise with just a few clicks. All of the Meditations have free previews as well, so you know what you are getting.

The Sign Off

So, Explore Meditation covers the theory of meditation (both spiritual and scientific) and the practical. Listen to the MP3′s or try the Meditation exercises you will find in time.

The feedback I have received from the visitors before you has been really amazing and encouraging. Many people have had real breakthroughs in intuition, insight and connection. Being able to help you walk your path is my service.

I am so very glad you are now part of this creation, and I’m looking forward to your further involvement.

So once again, thank you for joining the Explore Meditation community, It’s great to have you on board.

In Love and Light, We Explore! Nigel Coates

I came across a great article on Michaela Scherr’s website called…
Eenie, Meenie, Minee, Mo, Which Meditation is Mine to Know?

“Sometimes when I’ve mentioned the word ‘meditate’ in the past to some of my clients, almost immediately their response would be “I’ve already tried to meditate, it doesn’t work for me.”

It is a common perception for beginner’s to hold about meditation… ‘That you can either do it – or you can’t’.

If you can relate to this belief, please click the link above to read the full article. It does a great job of explaining basic ways you can introduce meditation into your life, (and she is definitely not suggesting to go on a Buddhist retreat or sit for hours in the lotus pose). How about… Writing with the non-dominant hand, or counting stuff?

Michaela also lists ten basic points to help your practice take hold. It’s a well written article, aimed at the beginner meditator, obviously drawing from great personal and practical experience.

In her words, “I’m here to let you know that there are many different styles of meditation, all you need to do is test drive some of them to see if there’s one right for you.”

Michaela Scherr is a personal change facilitator and intuitive business consultant based in Brisbane Australia.

Namaste

I send a lot of email in my day to day – be they personal, or promotional for Explore Meditation. As a creative spirit I get bored easily when stuck in a pattern, so when it comes to the sign off I always try to be different.

All the best, Kindest regards, At your service, In Love and Light, Till then then…

But I was always intrigued by the one I was never game to use – Namaste.

I have heard it in my spiritual circles over the years but did not really know what it meant. I asked a few friends who had strong ideas – but their ideas were different. But then I remembered that little internet thingy called Wikipedia.

And no wonder I was confused! It’s worth a look just for the laugh. But I digress.

Namaste: “The Divine In Me – Salutes – The Divine In You!”

A polite bow of greeting or farewell used by Hindus, made with the hands held at chest height and both palms pressed together.
But as it is an ancient Hindustani word – the translation is open to interpretation.

* “I honor the Spirit in you which is also in me.”
* “I salute the God within you.”
* “Your spirit and my spirit are ONE.”
* “That which is of God in me greets that which is of God in you.”
* “The Divinity within me perceives and adores the Divinity within you.”
* “All that is best and highest in me greets/salutes all that is best and highest in you.”
* “I greet the God within.”
* “I bow to you. The light within me honors the light within you.”
And my favorite…
* “I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells, I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Integrity, of Wisdom and of Peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are One.”

How can one small word mean all that!

This following video is visually amazing and the words profound. Check it out to learn more of the Namaste definition.

To read more about the Significance of the Yogic Greeting from the website Exotic India Art please click this link.

Check Michaela’s Blog – she has some great information…

And try to use the word Namaste in a sentence. When asked what it means – have a go at that last translation.

Meditation can be used for many things. Increased connection with your true-self, to reduce stress, for spiritual growth, to calm a busy mind, for creative inspiration… and for Healing.

Self-healing in Meditation can be very powerful, with many individuals using it to overcome pain, dysfunction and disease. Medical research is lagging far behind the accepted benefits from those who have experienced its power first hand, but as it’s an individual experience, what a doctor tells you what will and wont work is irrelevant.

When meditating with healing in mind, it is important to set your intent before you begin. It clarifies your purpose, gives direction to your practice, and lets the universe know what you are wanting to achieve.

The following extract is taken from The Beginners Guide to Yoga and Meditation, which is a $7.95 eBook available from the Explore Meditation website.

The Color Healing Meditation

We are not just our physical selves. We are multidimensional beings, composed of an Inner Spirit, a mental body, an emotional body, a vital body, and a physical body.

The energy of these bodies becomes progressively subtler from physical to spiritual. Illness begins with disharmony in one of these energy bodies. If not harmonized, the disease moves inward, affecting the denser bodies, ultimately manifesting as physical illness.

Total healing requires restoring harmony to all of our bodies. This meditation is designed to cleanse and harmonize your various bodies with the healing energies of color.

Color healing meditation will provide you with cleansing, balancing, & healing at all levels: Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, Vital, & Physical. It also will develop concentration & visualization abilities.

The Practice

1. Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.

2. Visualize a large ball of radiant Golden light a few inches over your head. Visualize that ball of light slowly descending through your crown, filling your entire being with golden light.

3. Imagine yourself absorbing that light as it nourishes, cleanses & heals your whole being – your Spirit and all of your bodies – dissolving all blocked and toxic energies.

4. Repeat this exercise, visualizing a ball of Red light. Continue through the entire spectrum like this, visualizing a ball of Orange light; Yellow light; Green light; Blue light; Indigo light; and Violet light. Go through the spectrum at whatever pace feels appropriate.

5. Take some time to visualize yourself in a state of perfect, radiant health.

Don’t let the simplicity of this Color Healing Meditation fool you… It can be very powerful. Setting intent and dedicating regular time for practice can ease minor discomfort, give insight into the true cause of pain, and indeed, as has been proven anecdotally by many, to cure dysfunction and disease.

Of course, always consult a medical professional… but look for one with an open mind

In Love and Light, We Explore! Nigel Coates