Meditation techniques have been practiced for thousands of years. Originally the goal was to help individuals deepen their understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. And for many, meditation continues to be a spiritual and religious practice.

But for a growing number of people, meditation is about stress, depression or pain reduction. So how do you meditate and how can you harmonize your body and mind?

What is meditation?

Meditation is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice that falls under the category of mind-body techniques. These types of therapies strengthen communication between your body and your mind. While there are different paths to meditation, in general, when you're meditating, you're concentrating. The focus of your concentration can be anything - an object, a sound or even your own breathing. The goal of meditation is to focus on the moment, clearing away your worries, pains.

 
 

Can meditation help relieve the symptoms of medical conditions?

Meditation isn't typically used in place of traditional therapies, such as medications your doctor prescribes. Instead, you might use meditation to supplement your other treatments. Research shows that meditation may be beneficial for certain conditions when used along with medications or other interventions recommended by your doctor, including:

   * Anxiety
   * Depression
   * Stress
   * High blood pressure
   * Heart disease

To get the most out of meditation and to be able to deliver it's healing powers it is very important that we regulate our Chi (lifefore or internal energy) first. Chi is just like the bridge connecting your body and mind. Without the techniques on Chi, meditation would be difficult; without meditation, the function of Chi would be limited. Therefore, Chi Meditation is the practical practice that can indeed enhance your health as a whole.

As an extension of our acupuncture treatment, we will give you instructions on regulating and increasing your Chi using various meditation exercises.