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This ancient practice can be so soothing for the body, mind and the spirit. It’s not only about the focus, it’s the divine focus. Like the masagge, meditation can bring you inner and outside balance. Interwined with my personal experiences, follow the post to learn how to practice meditation even when you are disturbed with the noise and the small places. What are the benefits:
Peace
How can I know that what I do in the meditation is fruitful throughout my daily life? It’s the God behind the scenes, but God doesn’t come alone. Yoga is the union with God that has to be invited as nobody will help you if you will not yourself. God is the ultimate point, the invisible force that is holding the strings. Peace come as the result of the Union, of the trust we offer to God. It’s the inner way of life without any argue, it’s what we accept to let go, what we accept to grow.
Mental bliss
Meditation is surrendering to Divine, that’s why kiirtan is a powerful tool that is helping meditation. I’ve practising Ananda Marga Meditation that uses mantra Baba Nam Kevalam which can be tuned in numerous ways and has very simple prononciation and meaning- Love is the essence of all things. Literally, only the name of the Supreme.
People ask me questions like- doesn’t thoughts disturbe you to do meditation but you cannot push the thoughts. They come and go, if you focus on the Supreme the divine bliss comes alone. Thoughts run away, it’s the Divine that takes their place. Mantra is guiding your thoughts as sometimes you need peace even from your thoughts.
Concentration
With the process described above where mantra plays the main role, concentration steps in.
As I’m stepping through all the chakras by my mind, I don’t only feel mental relief but physical. My body immediately gets into another level as if I’ve done a deep relaxation. My spirit goes wider enlightened with more power to reach the goals, to feel more concentrated and be One with your own self.
Overcoming stress
Focusing on Supreme enters the way to being more relaxed and the stress decreases. Constantly worrying as the the trail of life and people puts you up and down bursts the stress and we have to calm it down. Meditation is the way.
Emotional balance
While we cannot always swipe away the sadness or angriness, meditation can help you coping with it. Meditation is the loving source of existence so it’s important to make your emotions the the king.
Creativity
Meditation opens up new doors as the fusion with the Divine empowers with the new levels of existence, with the colours seen beyond the curtain. It’s not the talent that we’re born with but the practice.
How to cope with obstacles of meditation while travelling
Sometimes meditation can serve like the charming way to visit the places. Now many seminars or retreats based on meditation are commercially oriented but following your own way you will be enchanted by the places you wouldn’t visit elsewhere. Collective meditation is such an empowering experience, specially settled in the tranquille areas.
If you travel on a budget and staying in hostels, it’s not always comfortable to do yoga and meditation. But personal development is stepping out of your comfort zone. Choosing a dorm room which has a better concept including the better intimacy like curtains or bed boxes is so fantastic.
The floor is not always a great choice because of its coldness specially for the asanas, even in India. But common areas can sometimes be designed so perfectly to do your daily practise in the most pleasant way. Some hidden corners like roofs can be so helpful and many traveller are actually utilising this opportunity. If you carry yoga mat, travelling with backpack can be a better solution here than with carry-on though I like better carry-on because of its easiness.
Meditation is also about carpe diem, that’s why catching the perfect place in nature can be a calming and inspiring solution.
If you’re disturbed with the noise and people talking around you even if it’s on the beach or nature very helpful is to put airphones to listen meditation music while practising it. Even on the beach it’s not always easy to find a serene place in the solitude.
While I was in Ubud, Bali which bursts with yoga offers it was so inspiring to see one american girl in the hostel waking up at 6h and doing meditation near the pool. Definitely check these awesome yoga retreats at Bali. You’re not alone trying to embrace the beautiness of life, to discover your true self. Meditation is for everyone.
All in all
Don’t be afraid to stand on the journey of self-discovery as meditation is the language of positivity and oneness. Travelling can improve your horizons but meditation can make yourself your own. Together they can create the magic link that will guide you to your roots and finding how to utilise the life to maximum. If you’re thinking meditation is not your kind of thing, meditation will take you itself where the first and last word starts- Love.
Meditation has really helped to balance both my mind and body. Thank you so much for this wonderful post!
I’ve been trying to start meditating for a long time now and sometimes it’s a little bit difficult for me to do it but these steps are very helpful for traveling and I think that even if we are traveling we can experience a little bit of stress
I’ve fallen out of the habit, but meditation can be so helpful!
Good post! Meditation is important for us. Thank you for sharing this post with me.
Great post about the benefits of meditation! ^_^
I also have a self care and wellness blog. Today, I started a self care challenge with the first task being meditation!
I’ve usually been doing about 10-20 minutes of meditation, but reading about the benefits for your article encourages me to try for longer periods of time! 🙂
Lovely post. I meditate too before and after my yoga course. It helps to clear my mind.
I mediate within my yoga practice. Until now, on a limited basis. Reading your post, I need to do it more for sure. Thanks for sharing,
Meditation can be such a great tool when it comes to balancing yourself mentally!
Great Post! I’ve never been one to meditate or anything along those lines – maybe I’ll have to give it a go one day!
Great post! I practice Qi Gong and Im looking forward to start meditation practices as well.
This is such a great and informative post. Thanks for sharing all about the benefits of meditation and how to adjust when you are traveling!
I’ve just started my meditation journey- and I’ve been loving it. I was soo skeptical at first, but it’s certainly something I can see myself doing for the rest of my life. Great post!
Definitely the go to activity for peace of mind.This is quiet insightful.
Oooh! Meditation is so good for your mental and psychological health. You find some relief in doing so, and best of all, you can still do it anywhere. It is easy to deter it during traveling but it doesn’t have to be that way. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips!
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I enjoy meditation especially when trying to get to sleep. There’s really no disadvantages to it.
I’ve never tried meditation before but I’ve heard good things about it. Maybe I’ll try it one day 🙂
Great tips. Meditating is so relaxing and gives us a way to reset our minds.
Meditation is very calming. I’m glad that i get invited to online meditation from time to time. This helps heal our anxieties and other worries 🙏
Everyday little meditation is good for your mind and body too. I use meditation app. It helps a lot.
I’ve never tried meditation but one of my clients swears by daily meditation to help her clear her mind and refocus for the day ahead. Loved reading this post, thank you for sharing 🙂
I don’t do much traveling but mediation is a part of my life and I definitely feel the benefits from it.
Meditation is very important these days! Thanks for sharing these tips! Have a great day!
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This all sounds wonderful. I’ve always wanted to try meditating but I’ve never found a method/ routine I’ve been able to stick with. And I can’t see any travel happening for me for a while…x
Sophie
Meditation saved my sanity last spring by helping me to regain control overmybody during panick attacks. They should teach it in schools.
Thank you so much for sharing.
This is such a great and informative post. Thanks for sharing
This is really great. I started meditating during the pandemic and I’ve found it hard to keep up the practice, but this is inspiring.
Before lock down we used to have meditating Wednesdays. I found it so soothing. 💕
I can totally say meditation has saved my life. It helped me to regain control o ver my body during panic attacks last Spring, to let go on fear, and to provide me with mental piece. I truly believe they should teach it at school.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Love,
Allegra
Meditation is something that I’ve been looking to get into. It’s interesting that you mentioned that it benefits creativity and helps you overcome stress, they’re both great reasons to try it 🙂
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Such a shame I never learned meditation all these years when I had to fly back and forth different countries for university. I had really bad plane anxiety! It’s better now but I wish I knew earlier. Thank you for sharing 😊
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I always try to find some time for meditation while I’m traveling – gret post!
I was thinking for Meditation. Thanks for this post now I will to get into this.
I need to give meditation another try. I always find it hard to clear my mind but I know it would help.
Interesting! I would give it a try. I’m not the biggest fan of meditation but i’m trying to include it in my life…its a very good idea to also try to keep the habit while travelling.
Great post! I’ve always wanted to try out meditation, and after reading this post, I just might! Thank you for sharing this xx
Meditation is something I’ve been trying to make consistent in my life as it really does wonders! It does help me be less anxious and helps me feel more centered. Reading your post reminds me to keep going. Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for the tips! I always struggle with meditation, even at home.
Fantastic to relax and get centred whilst on a break. Great advice
I need to find time to learn how to properly meditate, with my short attention span and always-whirring mind, it has been hard but I know how much itll actually benefit me when I do do it!
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Very informative! I love this part “meditation is the language of positivity and oneness”. I’ve been meditating for a while now and it has helped me to be aligned with my thoughts & emotions.
Thanks so much for writing this x
So glad it helps, thanks so much for the feedback..
This is something I know I should do more. It’s so beneficial to mind, body, and spirit. You have some great ideas for overcoming travel challenges!
We just got into mediation in 2020 so we never had the time to try it on the road. Thank you for your tips! They are really helpful.
Meditation helps calm the mind. You can practice it pretty much anywhere. Thanks for the reminder of positivity and oneness that can be achieved by meditation.