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THE DYNAMICS OF MEDITATION
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Questions 1. You say “hrim” out loud when you are meditațing,
right?
Yes. 2. Maymy wife and I meditate together?
You can do it together. That is beautiful. 3. How do we know when to start?
It is a good question. Take about two seconds to touch each of the energy centers as you inhale, One can say "inhale” and then both of you can inhale while mentally counting to ten and then holding the breath for a four count together. At first you may have different timing but soon you will synchronize your pace. Is it beneficial to try to inhale as long as possible and exhale as long as possible? Yes, but one thing should be remembered: tension should not be created. Increase the depth of your breathing slowly and the lungs will become strong gradually and naturally. I am curious about something. When you meditate yourself; do you use many different techniques or is there one you do all the time? I use the techniques we teach in meditating with you, but the aim is to make your entire life a continuing meditation. So whether I sit for meditation or not, I am always in a meditative mood. I am always in tune with meditation. At first, for two or three years, we must practice, but ultimately we become aware even when we eat and drink and talk. We are always there in our
