{"id":623,"date":"2018-11-25T14:28:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T20:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/?p=623"},"modified":"2018-11-25T14:28:57","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T20:28:57","slug":"interactive-tools-for-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/interactive-tools-for-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Interactive Tools for Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written By:\u00a0<\/em><em>Lily McNamara &#8211; Holistic Practitioner<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are countless different methods and techniques to practicing meditation and\u00a0mindfulness. Two of which are very popular interactive methods that are steeped in history and\u00a0culture. Experiencing labyrinths, and mandalas are beautiful ways to become calm, grounding\u00a0and centered.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-624\" src=\"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/labyrinth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3200\" height=\"2133\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/labyrinth.jpg 3200w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/labyrinth-350x233.jpg 350w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/labyrinth-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/labyrinth-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/> Labyrinths are a meditation tool, a design with many turns with only one way in and out.\u00a0As early as 430 BC labyrinths were known to have a single way in and out, before that they\u00a0resembled mazes including dead ends. There are many different styles and sizes from walking\u00a0(made out of flowers, stones, in gardens), table tops, finger (you would use a finger or pen or\u00a0small stone to \u201cwalk\u201d the path). One way to utilize the labyrinth is to enter with a question, as\u00a0you walk think of your question, meditate on it. By the time you reach the center you will have\u00a0your answer. Another way is to enter and meditate as you walk taking deep continuous breaths,\u00a0you reach calm or enlightenment at the center and as you walk out you are coming back to\u00a0reality and the present moment. Both techniques are wonderful for clarity and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-625\" src=\"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2039\" height=\"2039\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala.jpg 2039w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala-350x350.jpg 350w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bhakticlinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mandala-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2039px) 100vw, 2039px\" \/>A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, &#8220;mandala&#8221;\u00a0is a Sanskrit word that means &#8220;circle&#8221;. Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point,\u00a0from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. Mandalas can contain both\u00a0geometric and organic forms. A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and\u00a0Buddhism, representing the universe. In common use, &#8220;mandala&#8221; has become a generic term\u00a0for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or\u00a0symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. Mandalas can involve sacred geometry, art, and\u00a0books. An excellent way to utilize the mandala as a meditation tool is to experience it\u00a0as a coloring book. Mindfully coloring in and participating in one indfulness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both of these interactive mediation tools help bring you to the present moment and allow\u00a0calming energy to flow through you.\u00a0Try them both and see which best suits your soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written By:\u00a0Lily McNamara &#8211; Holistic Practitioner &nbsp; There are countless different methods and techniques to practicing meditation and\u00a0mindfulness. Two of which are very popular interactive methods that are steeped in history and\u00a0culture. Experiencing labyrinths, and mandalas are beautiful ways to become calm, grounding\u00a0and centered. 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