Mantra Meditation or Japa Meditation
Sound is a form of energy that is made up of vibrations and wavelengths. Mantras are Sanskrit syllables, when chanted, will take you to a higher stage of consciousness. Sincere practice and repetition of a mantra lead to birth of pure thought. Mantra meditation calms the body and mind. It induces a state of silence and stillness. The vibration of the chant has a very soothing and positive effect on you and your baby.
a.
Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position with
the spine held erect, or preferable still, sit against a wall, as you will be
more comfortable and less distracted. Cushions and bolsters may also be used as
per your needs.
b. Place
your hands on your knees with palms upward and the fingers in the chin mudra, i.e. your thumb pressing the tip
of your index finger. Relax your body and calm your breathing.
c. Gently
focus your eyes on the point between your eye-brows –the ajna charka.
d. Feel
your breath moving in and out of your body. Visualize that from this point you
are sending all your energy to your baby.
e. Now
chant a mantra or the cosmic sound, OM. First chant loudly for a few seconds,
and then slow it down to a whisper that you only can hear. Then chant it
mentally 108 times. ( You could also use a Japa mala to keep a track of the
cunts)
f.
Continue till you are comfortable and then lie
down in balasana.
