Underwater meditation
By definition, meditation (from Latin meditatio, reflection) is, in general, a practice that is used to achieve greater mastery of the activities of mind , so that it becomes capable of concentrate on a single thought , on a high concept, or on a precise element of reality, ceasing its usual background chatter and becoming absolutely still, peaceful.
It is therefore a practice aimed at self-realization, which can have a purpose religious , spiritual , philosophical , or in view of an improvement in psychophysical conditions.
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To begin it is good to distinguish meditation into 2 main strands:
focusing and monitoring.
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Focus
In a meditation that belongs to the focus of your attention, your focus is directed towards a particular "something".
It can be anything and it doesn't have to be a real object.
There are in fact meditations that focus attention on the breath, on a mantra, on an image, on a part of the body, etc.
It can be difficult to keep the focus on what is the object of your attention.
Don't worry, it's normal.
Achieving the ability to maintain a high flow of attention to the chosen object is complicated and becomes stronger as the practitioner progresses.
With the passage of time you will get distracted less easily and you will develop a depth and firmness of attention that allows you to absorb and perceive all the beneficial properties of the sweet art of meditation.
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Monitoring
The meditations that belong to the trend of monitoring, on the other hand, suggest focusing attention on the observation of one's thoughts, in a non-judgmental way, therefore, of listening to oneself.
Mind you, this doesn't mean getting lost in your thoughts.
Getting lost in thoughts is natural, it is a formidable function of the mind that allows you to have creative ideas and also to rest, but it has nothing to do with a meditative practice, because when you get lost in your thoughts you identify with them, while when you you meditate there is no identification with thoughts, you look at them from afar and you do not judge them.
Well, now you know the difference between focusing and tracking.
There are several meditative practices but the most studied of all, the one for which the scientific results are most proven is mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness Meditation
It is an adaptation of traditional Buddhist practices and is a branch of Vipassana meditation, but it also takes a strong influence from other Buddhist meditative strands, such as Zen practice.
Mindfulness is the Western translation of the Buddhist term "sati", which essentially means awareness, prompt attention.
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This type of meditation, despite having very ancient origins in the Buddhist tradition, having developed a lot since the 70s in the Western world, enjoys many scientific studies as evidence of its benefits on the mind and body ... let's talk about a real body of evidence that attest to the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation practice.
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Having said that, what does Mindfulness meditation practice consist of?
It consists of focusing on the present moment, (here and now), observing the thoughts that emerge without judging them.
Attention must be paid to the sensations, thoughts and emotions that arise moment by moment.
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For the "formal practice" we start sitting on a cushion placed on the floor or on a chair.
We pay particular attention to the movement caused by breathing. The moment we take the breath of air and exhale, we try to be aware of the fact that we are breathing and how we feel at that particular moment. This is essential to do it for the entire duration of the meditation session, without forgetting to perceive the contour well: sensations, thoughts, feelings, emotions.
It is quite tiring and the greatest effort consists in avoiding at all costs to add that little bit extra to the experience we are living in that moment, but to be one hundred percent aware of what is happening to us, without getting lost.
It is normal for the mind to be distracted while perceiving sounds, sensations and thoughts. But whenever this happens, we recognize our distraction and bring our attention back to breathing. Once this is done, we begin to observe the thoughts and sensations that emerge, always objectively, without judging.
Let us remember that there is a clear difference between being "inside" the thought / sensation or simply "being aware" of its presence.
We learn to enjoy the practice. Once we do that, we can appreciate how much our body and psyche feel different in a positive way.
It is possible to practice mindfulness meditation even during our daily activities, through "informal practices". While we are walking, while we are talking and even while we are underwater.
It remains obvious that in this case the concentration must be even more forced and it is necessary to practice a lot on the awareness of what is happening in us, without living in "automatic mode".
This means that while we are speaking we must pay attention to the words we are saying, the way we are speaking and listen to everything with an active presence. The same is true if we are walking; therefore we must be able to perceive our body movements, how the feet touch the ground, how the hips move, the sounds we are hearing.
Underwater we will pay attention to the sensations that our body communicates to us such as the need to compensate, a sign that our buoyancy is negative or the sound of bubbles that indicates our emotional state.
At the end of this experience, you will be proud to be a "zen diver!"
You have learned with breathing, to control not only your attitude but to manage emotions and calm your mind.
You have learned to concentrate and meditate by increasing your awareness.
You have learned, having fun, to fly in the blue, merging with the sea and experiencing new wonderful sensations.
You have learned to explore, not only the marine world that surrounds you but also the sea that is within you.
Congratulations and happy to have shared these emotions together.
What we will do:
Today we will dive into a special Breath-based meditative immersion
As you can imagine, we must concentrate on the breath of life until it becomes a mathematical action. We can do this by observing the breath and listening to our air bubbles that come out slowly and rhythmically from the regulator or by following some expiration and inhalation patterns in order to become aware of the dynamisms of Heaven and Earth, through the ascending and descending breath, floating and feeling our body in a neutral position even with closed eyes!
The goal is to achieve absolute mastery over the perception of the body immersed in water, increasing our awareness and self-esteem.
Deep inside.
Duration of the experience half day
Price 120 euros
SPECIAL PROMOTION EURO 60!
