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Hey there, dreamers! Are you trying to master dream yoga but finding it too complex and time-consuming? Don't worry, I've got some simple tips for you that will help you become a dream master!
How To Practice Dream Yoga?
Waking Mind
First off, let's talk about the waking mind. It's a mind which remains busy all day. We are constantly bombarded with distractions that make it hard to focus on anything.
But fear not! You can practice mindfulness by taking a deep breath. Imagine pure, relaxing energy entering your body, and stress and negative emotions leaving with every exhale. You can do this anywhere, whether you're in the car, waiting at a stoplight, or even cleaning the house.
Stay Present in Your Body
Another powerful yet simple practice is to stay present in your body throughout the day. Your mind may be like a crazy monkey. It jumps from one thing to the next. But your body is a stable source of experience.
So feel your body as a whole and use it as an anchor for awareness. Try to immerse yourself in the sensory world with a non-judgmental attitude and vividly experience every moment. Try to be the eye with form, the nose with smell, the ear with sound, and so on. Be fully present in every moment!
When you learn to appreciate the sensory experience around you, it can help you recognize the first moment of perception clearly and brightly. Staying connected to your body is also important in achieving this.
By being present in the moment and fully experiencing your surroundings, you can develop a greater awareness of your own perception. This can help you recognize and understand your thoughts and emotions more clearly.
When you are able to recognize the first moment of perception with clarity and brightness, it can have a profound effect on your overall well-being. This awareness can lead to a greater sense of calm, joy, and appreciation for the world around you.
This will help you experience each moment of life with appreciation and connect you to the beauty of the world. And that's the foundation of the successful practice of dream yoga!
Remember, there's no quick fix or shortcut to mastering dream yoga. It takes faith, intention, commitment, and patience. So don't fight time, embrace it.
As the proverb goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day." So keep practicing, and one day you'll be the dream master you've always dreamed of becoming!
Preparation For Night
Hey, sleepyheads! Do you feel half-dead after a stressful day and then almost completely dead when you fall into bed? Well, it's time to connect your mind and body before drifting away into sleep. Connecting your mind, body, and feelings is vital for your spiritual growth, folks.
You'll be like a headless chicken if you fall asleep with your mind and body disconnected. It is similar to running around and holding onto stress and tensions accumulated during the day.
So, spend a few minutes before sleeping reconnecting to presence and calmness. Indulge in a calming bath and light a fragrant candle or incense. Then settle before a serene shrine, or recline in your bed. After that, you should commune with enlightened beings or your master.
You can also generate feelings of compassion. Then pay attention to the feeling of your body, and cultivate experiences of joy, happiness, and gratitude.
Visualize being encircled by enlightened beings, especially by dakinis. They'll protect you like a mother does her child, and you'll feel secure and at peace. Then pray, “May I have a lucid dream. May I have a conscious dream. May I know myself through lucid dreams.” Repeat these lines again and again, out loud or internally. It's so simple, folks!
If the four stages of practice are too complicated, just focus on the throat chakra. Imagine a red, luminous A there and fall asleep. And, remember to calm yourself beforehand and feel connected to your body.
If even the concentration on the A seems too difficult, just feel your entire body. Then connect to presence and compassion. Wash your mind, just like you brush your teeth and wash your body every night.
You may also engage in breathing exercises as you prepare for slumber. Breathe equally in both nostrils, and exhale stress and negative emotions. Inhale pure healing energy and do this breath nine times. You can do this in meditation posture or while lying down. Then, focus on the red A in the throat. Feel the A, merge with it, and feel refreshed in the morning.
It's not unusual to find it difficult to relax when going to sleep. So, use your creative imagination, folks. Imagine lying on a beautiful, warm beach or walking in the clean, fresh mountain air.
Imagine those things that make you feel relaxed, rather than simply falling asleep. Now go on, sleepyheads, and have a good night's sleep!
Conclusion: How To Practice Dream Yoga
In conclusion, taking a few minutes each night to connect with our body and mind can be very beneficial to practice dream yoga.
As the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."
By taking a moment to slow down and connect with ourselves, we can achieve greater clarity. So, before you drift off to sleep tonight, remember to brush your teeth and empty your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions Related To Dream Yoga | FAQs
Why is it essential to connect body and mind before sleep?
Answer: Connecting body and mind before sleep helps to ensure our progression on the spiritual path. It leads to healthier sleep and more robust results in dream practice.
What can happen if we fall asleep with our mind and body disconnected?
Answer: If we fall asleep with our mind and body disconnected, the body holds onto stress and tensions accumulated during the day. The mind continues as it was during the day. It remains ungrounded and lacks steadiness and calm.
Can we work with breathing as we go to sleep?
Answer: Yes, we can work with breathing as we go to sleep. We can do this by trying to breathe equally in both nostrils. Then exhaling stress and negative emotion, and inhaling pure healing energy.
What can we imagine if we find it difficult to relax when going to sleep?
Answer: If we find it difficult to relax when going to sleep, we can use our creative imagination. We can imagine lying on a beautiful, warm beach, or anything that makes us feel relaxed.
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