Reclaim Your Powerful You! – Day 25
Reclaim Your Powerful You! – Day 25
A Moving Meditation
by Veronica Lee
When most of us think of meditation, we think about sitting in quiet stillness and emptying our mind of all thoughts. Yet, meditation can be as fluid as life itself. One way to engage in meditation is through movement. Yoga, for example, can be a form of moving meditation. Ideally, meditation allows us to bring our body, heart, mind and soul in alignment.
If the thought of sitting perfectly still for 20 minutes or longer is daunting, or if you’ve been meditating for years and would like to get off your tush for a change, you may want to try a moving meditation.
Moving meditation is an easy mediation method because it allows us to break free from the rules and rigidity of traditional meditation practices.
Unlike yoga or certain types of dance, which have specific asanas, moves or steps, a moving meditation can be completely your own creation. The idea is to give yourself permission to “go with the flow.” With your intention, you can allow yourself to tune in with Spirit, your divinity or even a particular deity’s energy and move your body accordingly.
Moving meditation can free us of the constricted sitting meditation and help us feel connected to all parts of ourselves as well as the Divine.
Begin your moving meditation on a yoga mat, throw blanket or comfortable floor. Create a sacred space for yourself. For example, you can dim the lights, light some candles or incense, smudge yourself with sage, turn off the phone and put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door. Wear comfortable clothing; pick something easy to move in and/or something that makes you feel good. Play a CD or create a playlist that inspires you; perhaps you choose one song for each chakra, or select a sequence that will take you deeper into your emotions. Relax your jaw and belly. As you move, focus your awareness on your intentions, whether you wanted to tune into your chakras or call upon beloved deities. Release judgment; this is your time to simply move the way you choose to move.
