Meditation Makes Life Beautiful

Meditation changed my life completely, all for the better. I became more positive, stress-free, happier and passionate. The wisdom, tools and practice of meditation have been my greatest treasure. And I share this treasure with others whenever, wherever I can, because I want them also to live in happiness and freedom everyday.

I am so happy to see that others are now inspired as I am...to learn and share meditation. Here is Deborah Carlson, now on our Meditation Teacher Certification Program, on how meditation benefited her life...


Deborah says, "When I was in University, as part of my degree in training and development, I took a course in Motivation where we explored the concept of limiting beliefs and perception. During that course I suddenly became aware of the constant chatter in my head, the incessant questioning, thinking, doubting and self chastising of my everyday life. Techniques such as creative visualization, guided meditation helped me to find relief from this ever present, relentless mental deluge.

I randomly read about different types of meditation, all requiring 1 hour or more of dedicated practice each day and a myriad of other special requirements.. Something I was not willing to submit myself to nor thought possible to accomplish as my career (read "blackberry addict") and family (single mom of two young energetic boys) consumed every moment of my day.

But finally 20 years later in SoulCentre I took Meditation Made Simple and in it, I found several easy ways to incorporate meditation into my daily life. Achievable even for a busy corporate executive (50% travel), single mom of two. This experience opened my eyes and gave me some very effective tools to gain a more peaceful mind and create more happiness in my life.

As I progressed in training, I began to truly see and observe the chaos of my thoughts and to enjoy more peace.  And I found that with worrying less, I felt less stressful; with less self-chastizing I felt more positive, capable and happier! I began to see the power of this ancient science.

And the thing is... with Vikas as the teacher, it was all really very simple! I benefited so much, and so now I'd like to teach others this miracle that is meditation, that has resulted for me in a much more positive mindset, peace of mind, and gratitude for my life."

Well done Deborah! You are an inspiration to us all.

With love and light from Vikas

Dear Reader, I hope you too find the courage to experience meditation and enjoy its many benefits.
(To connect with, or for a complete listing of meditation courses by Vikas Malkani, check our website www.soulcentre.org)

Kids love Meditation !!!

Meditation is easy - just ask these amazing children !!!

I have heard some people say that meditation is difficult. Well, say that to these amazing kids who have recently completed a "Meditation for Kids" program with me.

On the course with me, they learned that meditation is simply training the mind to be our friend rather than allow it to be our enemy. They learned simple and efficient techniques to take charge of their own life and joy. They are now happy, confident kids and are using the ancient wisdom of meditation everyday to live a joy-full life.

Well done children, you make me proud!

Love from Vikas to all of you.

Meditation – The Ultimate Life-Management System available!

Meditation is the fastest path to understanding the mind and knowing yourself. 
Contrary to popular belief, authentic meditation is totally non-religious, very scientific, and an empowering technique without par. The fact that it has not just existed but thrived for almost 10,000 years all over the world speaks volumes for its credibility.
Here are some facts about meditation which you should know. Withdrawing from the mainstream of life is just the opposite of what we are trying to achieve when we meditate. By bringing out our full potential, meditation allows us to enjoy life to the fullest. We do not have to retreat to caves for our sessions - the same results are reaped when we meditate in the comfort of our homes. Meditation is simple and effortless once the habit is developed. Anyone can meditate. Meditation is a simple, natural and effortless technique for quietening and stilling the mind, making us experience an inner peace and leading us to connect with our True Self. Meditation is simple because it works in harmony with your true nature or your higher consciousness. The state of total health, peace and happiness is already there - all you have to do is use a technique to arrive at it. Meditation is a very powerful, time-efficient and safe way of doing this. Mediation is a scientific technique and is totally non-religious. It's time-honoured, having proven itself for thousands of years.


Since the mind is the source of unhappiness or happiness, stress or calm, sickness or well being, failure or success, it is only logical that we should direct our attention to the mind.
Once we start meditating, we become more peaceful, less reactive and more stable - all states that lead to greater efficiency in our life with less stress or friction. Tense muscles, overactive nerves and an overactive mind drain our energy reserves. Becoming calm energises you once again.

Calmness and vitality are complementary. People who are ‘hyper’ may seem energetic but they are actually fuelled by nervous energy. They end up irritable and mentally exhausted when their nervous energy wears off.

You will feel the beneficial effects of meditation even after your first few sessions. The effects are subtle but cumulative. So every passing day you will find yourself a little less stressed and a little happier.

In meditation lie the solutions to all our sufferings. The human mind is the creator of our happiness or unhappiness, joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain, freedom or bondage, stress or relaxation, good or bad, failure or success, and by understanding one self, one understands the mind and how to create what is beneficial for us and others and desist from the unconscious creation of what pains us and others.
Meditation has benefits on many different levels. It works on the physical body and through it goes deeper to the emotional and mental self of the practitioner. It’s easy to learn and can be practised almost anywhere including in your office or car while commuting.

Here are just some of the important health benefits of meditation -

1) Meditation leads to Reduced Blood Pressure
The release of stress causes our muscles to relax, including the muscular walls of our blood vessels. This means more blood can pump through the vessels and there is less resistance to the overall flow. This means less blood pressure.
In contrast, high blood pressure is recognised as a major factor in producing heart diseases and heart attacks.

2) Meditation creates Improved Sleep
When we meditate regularly, we tend to fall asleep quicker and our sleep is deeper. This means we get more and better quality sleep. As a result, we wake up feeling fresher and more alive. We also feel more energetic and calmer throughout the day.

3) Meditation increases Blood Circulation to all Organs and Glands
Relaxed blood vessels allow increased blood flow to all body parts.
Increased blood flow to the brain means we feel fresher and can think more clearly. It also helps to prevent strokes. Increased blood flow to the digestive system means it will function better and we will digest and assimilate food better.

4) Meditation balances the Two Hemispheres of the Brain
Studies show meditation has a balancing and harmonising effect on the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Our left hemisphere is responsible for our logical thinking. The right side is responsible for feelings. Due to fast-paced modern life, many of us tend to operate more from the left hemisphere. We think too much and analyse too much, at the expense of our feelings.
Meditation allows us to have the right balance of logical analytical thought and emotional feelings.
5) Meditation helps Asthma
A clinical research conducted by Ron Honsberger and Archie F. Wilson in the USA reported that asthmatic patients showed improvement in their asthma after starting meditation.
Ninety four percent of the group showed fewer airways resistance measurements, 55% showed improvement as reported by their personal physicians and 74% stated they themselves felt an improvement.

6) Meditation stimulates hormones and keeps you young.
Meditation stimulates our glands to produce more hormones. It also reduces the production of the body’s stress hormones.
Studies show that hormone levels in meditators are similar to those in people up to ten years younger. This is one of the reasons why meditators look and feel younger.

7) Meditation assists Health Problems
Up to 70% of health problems are psychosomatic, that is, they have a mental origin, so it is easy to understand how the awareness and control over our thoughts that meditation brings can help many of these disorders.
8) Meditation allows you to be alert yet at rest
It is the unique combination of deep relaxation and yet increased alertness that differentiates meditation from other relaxation techniques and sleep. It is referred to as the meditative state of consciousness or the super-conscious state. It indicates the emergence of the Higher Consciousness.
9) Meditation optimises Brain Function
Reports published in the International Journal of Neuroscience claim that higher levels of EEG coherence measured during the practice of meditation are significantly correlated with increased fluency of verbal creativity, increased efficiency in learning new concepts, more principled moral reasoning, higher verbal IQ, decreased neuroticism, clearer experiences of transcendental consciousness and increased neurological efficiency.

The above are just some of the benefits that meditation brings into your life. The meditation habit is one worth developing and results in a life of alert and joyful tranquillity. It is the best investment you can make in yourself. Please visit SoulCentre Singapore or our website www.soulcentre.org for Meditation Courses in Singapore.

Meditation - the only technology for happiness!

How do we create our own happiness regardless of what unfolds in our external life?

You will ask this question when you come to the great realization that the external world is by definition, beyond our total control. From ancient times, the enlightened masters have given only one answer - Meditation. 

Meditation - Who are you really ?

Consider this question and peel away the conditioned layers .
Meditation introduces you to yourself .

I send you my love and gratitude
Vikas

Abundance Unlimited !

If you find yourself habitually residing in a feeling of lack, it may be due to a core belief formed in your childhood or even in a past life.
Or it may be because you are out of touch with your inner divinity, which is the source of your abundance.
In either case, know that your perception of lack is a mis-perception that can be corrected with awareness and effort. It can be as simple as taking 10 minutes each day to close your eyes, quiet your mind and imagine yourself in a state of unlimited abundance, handling the financial demands in your life with total ease, drawing from an endless supply of resources.
Once you open your eyes, take some concrete action to make your intention real...walk in the direction of your dreams.
As I often like to remind people, put your action where your intention is!
Know that it is your birthright to be fully supported in the fulfillment of your needs and desires.
The Universe supports you always and all ways!

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.soulcentre.org

A precious teacher

All of us have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. On such days, one negative circumstance leads to another. On such a day, you may wonder whether anything in your life will ever go right again.

However, if you expand your awareness, a bad day, like any other day, can be a gift.
Having a bad day can show you that it is time to slow down, change course, or lighten up. A bad day can help you to learn wisdom you might otherwise have overlooked or discounted.
Bad days can certainly cause you to experience uncomfortable feelings you would prefer to avoid, yet a bad day may also give you a potent means to learn about yourself.

Bad days can only have a long-term negative effect on us if we let them. It is far better to ask yourself what you can learn from these kinds of days.

Bad days contribute to the people we become. Though we may feel discouraged and distressed on our bad days, a bad day can teach us patience and perseverance. It is important to remember that your attitude drives your destiny and that one negative experience does not have to be the beginning of an ongoing stroke of bad luck.

A bad day comes as a teacher because it is one day among many good days – otherwise, we wouldn’t even bother to acknowledge it as a bad day. Know too, that everybody has bad days, you are not alone, and the world is not against you. Tomorrow is guaranteed to be a brighter day.

On a bad day, remember ‘This too shall pass away’…and do your best to learn what you can from this precious teacher.

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com