Sound Effect YOGA

Sound Effects 

The world is full of noises. Many of us are accustomed and unknowingly suffer damage; others have developed hypersensitivity and are annoyed. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to isolate the noise, and then here is how to make good what is not, or how to use the noise in practice daily meditation. 

Hearing neutral 

When searching for a deep concentration, it is good to let the sounds unpleasant to take a value similar to that of the breath, emotions, thought and bodily sensations. This exercise concentration voluntary tests our tendency to distraction. The difficulty lies in the fact that, despite our intention to focus and maintain concentration on one point, the mind continues to follow its usual patterns and get lost in its activities. Letting the sounds free by our awareness, without being involved in analysis, opinions and preferences, we can train to remain calm despite all the pressures that would normally nervous, distract or disturb us. 

Tune 

The first step towards the intelligent use of sound to focus on what you hear. So, as awareness is focused on breathing in meditation, in the same way, attention is drawn to anything that comes to his ears, trying to grasp the sounds that usually are beyond us. As you slow down to listen to the thoughts, each ear is a kind of antenna, ready to collect impressions near and far. In addition, you come to notice that every place has its own "signature sound", only as a fingerprint. 

Decipher the noise 

Every day we have different sounds: the hum of the refrigerator, the roar of the car, the ticking of a clock, etc.. The vigilant attention can "transform" into meditation these noises. To experience it, choose a time of day, you are at home and not likely to be interrupted for at least 20 minutes, and then take a comfortable seated position. First, focus your awareness on the breath. After a few minutes, shifting the emphasis on hearing. Resisting the desire to get involved from the sounds around you, with limited analysis. Note how some noises arise and disappear quickly or feel once, while others are constant and recurring. Note the different qualities of each sound and how it manifests in you the desire to associate them with mental images or emotions. As you tune, cultivates a state of consciousness detached and indifferent, which permit to sound around you with no effort to penetrate into your consciousness. If you notice that your attention was caught by a particular noise or maybe you have begun to daydream, Take note of this and back to a state of detached awareness. The first time distractions are frequent, but the exercise should thin. The important thing is to become aware of their involvement and develop the ability to detach. Once tested, the "sound meditation" at home, try it in other places, for example to work, the gym, at school or on the road. If you move with public transport, put into practice during the move. Initially, the noises of the city may distract, but with time, the relationship with the first sounds that disturbed you will change radically. 


Acceptance 

This type of tuning is useful at any time. You need a real effort to concentrate the minds of the inexperienced and beginner vigilant about the most common sensory stimuli. Undergo a series of auditory stimuli; we tend to minimize awareness of everyday sounds, unless they are special. To achieve this we use various tricks, ignoring what is normal to reduce distraction and nervousness. Many noises are considered incredibly annoying (for example, the refuse collection vans that go to 5:30 in the morning). However, the most difficult thing is to accept in a spirit of equanimity. It does not mean that we do not appropriate, but not be overwhelmed by the reactions that cause. 


Awareness 

Some Buddhist scholars, with increasing wisdom we are able to maintain serenity and inner peace regardless of external sensations, including sounds unpleasant. Instead of being overwhelmed from a negative noise, learn to leave this slide vibration without there scratch. So we develop a pure listening to mind and heart. Instill awareness and restraint (yama) is equivalent in our ears to focus on conscious breathing, and on the muscles while we perform the asana. Both these practices may become a means to develop awareness and abandonment, as health promoters.