3 Meditations that Relieve Anxiety
Anxiety sucks, am I right?! Luckily, with the healing power of meditation, anxiety relief and reduction are possible! In this post, learn the top 3 meditation techniques for anxiety relief!
Meditation For Anxiety
Anxiety relief can be a very difficult challenge to overcome, although it is challenging it is very much possible. Meditation is an extremely helpful exercise to help you control your anxiety. When you suffer from anxiety you have intrusive negative thoughts that are on a continual loop. Meditation is about calming and aligning those thoughts so that you can be balanced.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and/or fear about everyday and/or future situations. Common symptoms of anxiety are fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired or fatigued.
There are many who know anxiety all too well and have been struggling for quite some time. For some, anxiety is new and you may have just realized that what you are feeling is in fact anxiety. Whether you have a history of anxiety or just beginning, it is frightening and overwhelming no matter what stage you are currently in.
What is meditation?
Meditation is a mental exercise that strengthens your awareness, mindfulness, and higher consciousness. The strengthening of these three things is tremendously beneficial when you suffer from anxiety as aligning yourself in this way reduces negative emotions tremendously.
Types of meditations for anxiety
Mind shift meditation
Mind shifting is a simple exercise that refocuses your attention and changes your state of mind. This method is most commonly done by listening to guided meditations with a positive message but it can also be done by listening to an audiobook or a bedtime story. You should listen to something that captivates your mind and requires your undivided attention. When you do this you are putting a stop to negative thoughts and replacing them with something more useful. This technique works best when you listen to someone else speak so you can put a stop to your own source of negative thoughts.
Some apps I love for this method:
Slumber app: Creative and captivating narrated bedtime stories!
Relax and Sleep Well: Huge variety of relaxing guided mediations!
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and body. It has been proven to assist in treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders. Practicing mindfulness improves your overall well-being which in turn guides you to live a happier more fulfilled life.
Mindfulness can be practiced anytime and anywhere because it is all about bringing your awareness to the present moment which is perfect for anxiety attacks. Begin by taking 30 seconds to a minute to become aware of your body and surroundings. Complete a head-to-toe scan of your body and emotions to gather yourself. Look around to awaken your consciousness and acknowledge what you see and hear. You may find your mind wandering but that’s normal. Instead of getting frustrated with those thoughts, practice observing them without needing to react. As hard as it is to maintain, that’s all there is. Come back to yourself over and over again without judgment.
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Mantra Meditation
Mantra is a Sanskrit word that comes from the two root words: man (meaning “mind” or “to think”) and trai meaning to “protect” or to “free from”). Therefore, mantras are tools for the mind or tools to free the mind. Practicing mantra meditation can free the mind of anxieties and worries.
To begin, deeply inhale and gently exhale; imagine your anxieties leaving your body with every exhale and inhaling calm. Once you have reached a calm state repeat your mantra over and over until you feel completely centered.
Om Mani Padme Hum – believed to channel kind and compassionate energies to alleviate stress and anxiety.
Great Noble Tara – Green Tara is a Goddess that’s believed to grant wishes, eliminate suffering and bring happiness.
Ganesh Maha – believed to channel powerful healing energies that will help you remain calm and positive.
Durga – this Goddess is known for conquering negative forces of evil, making it an excellent choice for eliminating stress and anxiety.
Final Thoughts
Life is wonderful and beautiful and you deserve to experience the best life has to offer. Be patient with yourself and you will knock anxiety’s bitch ass down to the ground!