We work hard. We play hard. Iphones and tweets. A global village. Dissolution of all boundaries. Sometimes it is hard to comprehend how far we have come. And it is mind boggling to envision how much further we are going.

It is however inevitable that with all the technology and lifestyle changes, elevated stress levels is an unlooked for side effect. Over time and volume, it becomes the single largest factor that determines the quality of our life,

Fortunately, stress is something we can exert control over. Possibly the easiest and most effective way is through meditation. From simple breathing exercises to deep and intense soul journeys, meditation is the key to good mental and emotional health. It has of course, also been proved to be beneficial to people with problems such as hypertension, blood pressure, etc.

What is meditation? Nothing but being present in the moment and taking each day as it comes.

The most commonly asked questions are : Where do I start? What do I do? The easiest way to start on your own at home is through simple relaxation techniques. Below is an easy visualization you can do whenever you have a few minutes.

To begin with sit or lie down in a comfortable position

• Close your eyes
• Relax and breathe deeply
• Imagine a golden light entering the top of your head. Breathe in deeply and allow this light to fill you.
• Shift your awareness to the center of your forehead and keeping your breathing deep and even, see the golden light entering this area.
• Move your awareness to the center of your throat and keep it here for a while. See this areas getting filled with light.
• Now move your attention to the centre of your chest and visualize light flowing into your heart centre. Breathe deeply and release all the stress and tension you have been carrying.
• Now focus on your solar plexus and as you breathe out imagine that light is entering your solar plexus and energizing it.
• Move your awareness four fingers below your naval and see this area being filled with light.
• Finally bring your awareness to the tip of your spinal cord/tailbone and breathe deeply, filling you tailbone with golden light, energizing you and your entire spinal column.
  At the end of this meditation you will feel relaxed and peaceful.

There are various types of meditation that I have devised over a period of time that have helped people suffering from different illnesses, including bi-polar disorder, ADD, ADHD, depression, suicidal tendencies, etc.

Through working with the specifics of the cause of the stress or ill health it is possible to bring about a transformation in your life and give you the peace of mind you deserve. To find out more you can visit our website www.holsiticstudio.com