Taoist Meditation

An Introduction To Energy Meditation   by Trevor Johnson

Energy meditation is practiced throughout the world. It carries with it substantial physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits. It comes in a wide variety of forms, but there are a few traditions are more commonly practice and thus more easily learned.

Taoist meditation using internal alchemy is a form of energy work that is growing popularity. During meditation, different forms of energy are mixed in spiritual cauldrons to form various elixirs. This includes the five Taoist elements, as well as the classic yin and yang forces. All seven forms of energy come in three varieties. Jing is the basic motive energy in the body, most commonly drawn from sexual energy. Chi is the most common form of energy and is considered universal. Shen is a highly refined power, considered to be the very substance of the spirit.

Kaballah is a form of spiritual practice Jewish in origin, but practiced for centuries in Western world by a variety of people from differing religions. It visualizes both the universe and the soul as consisting of ten "spheres". This are connected by a number of paths and realized through internal transformations.

Prana yoga is another popular form of energy meditation. This style of yoga is learned in two stages. The first uses breathing techniques to control the flow of life energy. The second stage develops a purely mental control over the vitality of the body and spirit. Both phases also feature the cultivation and nurturing of energetic life force.

Shamanic meditation is another common form of energy cultivation. Spirit guides, totem animals, and nature spirits assist a shaman in transforming their spiritual and vital energy. Some followers of shamanic practices also use ritual symbols and metaphors to assist in their energy work.

There is no single correct choice. You should choose a discipline that is suited to your temperament and interests.

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