Exercises to control the mind

There are many ways to make the mind one-directional and to stop it from its continual thinking. The mind should be the servant, and not the master. Similarly, a man should have control of his thoughts and not be controlled by his thoughts. The process of mediation is the process by which all thoughts that come into our mind involuntarily get deleted, and you are once again in a position to choose the subject of your thought. These meditation techniques will take some time, but will help you be relaxed.

Exercise 1

• Sit in padmasana, with eyes closed and body relaxed
• Inhale. As you exhale, chant 'Om', emphasising the 'M' sound for as long as you can
draw your breath out.  Listen to the sound vibration of 'Om' in the body as you chant.

 

Exercise 2

Exercise 2

• Sit in in the same position as Exercise 1 Close your eyes, relax and take a deep breath
• Inhale. As you exhale, recite/ chant the letter 'E' for as long as you can draw the breath
out. Listen to the sound vibration in the body as you chant.