Part One of Six

Course introduction

As a psychic, medium and qualified holistic healer, I often give guidance to those seeking a way of clearing stress and back luck philosophies out of their lives. Regaining an optimistic, calm mind is by far the most beneficial way to combat such patterns of thinking, which is possible to achieve with intent that can be delivered through the practise of meditation. There are other reasons why people choose to meditate, it can be as simple as wanting time out to more complex reasons such as achieving spiritual pinnacles. People also harvest the health benefits that come from meditation, such as lowering blood pressure. Unfortunately, there is still a high anecdote which suggests that meditation belongs only in Tibetan monasteries with mantra humming monks sitting in strange positions. Its true, that is where meditation derives from, but the modern world has finally grasped the idea that we are more than mind and body, we are also spirit.
Meditation has a lot to offer us in this often frenzied and demanding world of today and thankfully, society is more accepting of practises such as meditation. We see evidence of this through the many classes like yoga and tai chi which are more frequently taught and learnt. Both of those relaxation techniques are a form of moving meditation, which is as its name suggests, is meditation that requires bodily movement. Many of us have heard of meditation of one type or another, yet still have no idea whats really involved or how it can presumably help and its because of those people that Ive compiled this guide. So lets start at the beginning by answering your question of Why should I meditate?

There are multiple ways to induce the medative state of mind and each technique is designed to achieve the same thing, to gain a balanced state of mind for inner reflection and a restful state of being. Sounds good, so lets take away the mysticism and preconceptions that meditation has been shrouded in for many years and discuss why you may enjoy and benefit from practising meditation. For those who accept that we are more than mind and body will understand if I use the explanation of: Spiritual energies/vibrations rise within the medative state of mind, which induces a deep self reflection and understanding. That moment of self will enable us to notice what we would'nt normally see. But for those of you who dont yet fully accept or understand that we are mind, body and spirit just yet, all of that will sound like jargon. Since this is a guide for beginners a like, Ive broken down the benefits into three categories, mind, body and spirit.
I promise to leave out all talk of spiritual energy. This should help give you a more compliant idea of why meditation has healing benefits. (Well cover exactly how our spiritual energy centres (chakras) are affected by meditation in a later lesson, when youre more comfortable with the idea of the term holistic.)

Hayley Jo-Anne Kenwright

Having now contributed articles to leading magazines such as Rainbow News, Chat Its Fate and PS magazine, Hayley Jo-Anne has been interviewed on the radio about her spirit and healing work and even has her own psychic column with the exciting new woman's magazine 'Skylar'. Embracing her ability to see auras and Chakras, with her professional qualifications in this field, has enabled her to become a very effective and sensitive energy healer, psychic and spirit worker. Using her love for meditation and knowledge of healing, Hayley Jo-Anne will soon be presenting a brand new segment at spiritual connextions radio, Spiritual ConneXtions broadcasts free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
"Meditation, Yoga and being a mum of two adorable kids take up most of my time but my other personal interests include movies, stories or just about anything on the paranormal and vampires, Anne Rice and Bram Stoker being my absolute Favourite. I totally adore the idea of Eternal love."