Rujuta Diwekar

10 hrs

There is meditation and then there is a business of meditation...

Of the 8 steps of Ashtanga yoga as Patanjali laid it out, meditation

or dhyana, is the 7th step just before Samadhi or complete Nirvana.
Unlike what is commonly understood, its a state that one arrives at
after years of practice. The practice of leading a disciplined life, one
that teaches us at the very least to eat, sleep and talk in
moderation.

My latest column for AMEX essentials Rujuta Diwekars Guide To Meditation

The benefits of meditation are many, but getting there can be

difficult. Indian wellness guru Rujuta Diwekar has some tips for
achieving this peaceful yet elusive state.

By Rujuta Diwekar

Rujuta Diwekars Guide To Meditation

An agitated mind cannot meditate. When I read that in Light on

Life by BKS Iyengar, it struck me like a bolt of lightning. The
internet is loaded with information about meditation and how to
quickly get there with scents, chants and yoga poses. The by-lanes
of Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, are filled with banners
and posters of programmes that teach you to meditate in as little as
3 days with a certificate to boot. All this and still meditation
remains a mystery.
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Of the 8 steps of Ashtanga yoga as Patanjali laid it out,

meditation or dhyana is the 7th step just before Samadhi, or
complete Nirvana. Unlike what is commonly understood, its a state
that one arrives at after years of practice and of leading a
disciplined life, one that teaches us at the very least to eat, sleep
and talk in moderation.
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Rujuta Diwekars Guide To Meditation

Honestly, I am not even sure if there is a guide to meditation, or if

I can write one, but I will surely tell you what I have heard from
various yoga masters about this ancient spiritual practice. They
may strike you as pretty basic or simple, but then we all know one
thing: simplicity is profound. The following are the steps that the
yoga masters have laid out, and which I pass along to you:
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Wake up and go to sleep at a fixed hour every day. Try to wake up

before the sun rises and watch how the morning arrives to the
sound of the singing birds and swaying branches around you.
[Photo: Susanne Nilsson/Flickr]
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Adopt an exercise routine that you stick to daily. The

Suryanamaskar (sun salutations) yoga sequence is especially
beneficial, as it brings a rhythm to both the body and the breath.

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Eat food that is cooked and served with love. Maintain silence
around meal times, and be grateful for whats on your plate. Make
food choices that lead to heeta, or well-being of all living things on
earth.
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Build a bedtime routine that allows you to unwind. Stay off

gadgets at least an hour before sleep, and spend some time in
silence, just with yourself before you hit the bed.
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Begin and end your day with a prayer.

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Meditation in photographs is different from what it is in reality,

be prepared to recognise the difference when you practice it in real
life.
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The path is beautiful if you take it a step at a time. The journey is

the destination of meditation.
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Rujuta Diwekar has earned a reputation as one of Indias most

respected and inspirational wellness and nutrition experts. She
advises Indias elite on nutrition, yoga and Ayurveda. Her next book
Indian Super Foods (out in April) will be about the inherent wisdom
and power in Indias traditional food and eating practices. Rujuta is
a regular contributor to this website as one of our special American
Express Essentials Global Citizens. Discover more at
rujutadiwekar.com and her Facebook page.

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With so many modern interpretations of yoga, it's difficult for

newcomers to know where to begin Indian wellness guru Rujuta
Diwekar offers an insider's guide
5 Minutes With Rujuta Diwekar

How Indias foremost wellness guru reconciles ancient wellness

teachings with our modern way of life
Rujuta Diwekars Guide To Meditation
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