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**Adollobdeb** · 03-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Wa'Laikum Assalaam
There are many different types of meditation, with different techniques and different resting positions from cultures all over the world, but I will tell you about eastern (oriental) meditation which I am familiar with. Meditation is a very useful tool, if you google it "How to Meditate" you will get millions of hits, but to sum it up for you here is a few tips:

First, you need to the ideal environment. It has to be as silent as possible, and have lighting according to your taste; some people prefer dark rooms, but most swear by sunlight filtered through blinds or a white curtains.

Second, practice controlling your breathing. IN through your nose, and OUT through your mouth slowly, this is also a great way to calm yourself down when you are frustrated. While your controlling your breathing, it is imperative that you not move a muscle. You have to remain absolutely still, relax your muscles starting from the tips of your toes, up your legs and all the way up to the top of your head.

And that is basically it to be honest, you have to train yourself to control your breathing, and to keep 100% of your focus on your breathing during a session of meditation. Last tip I have is that the best place to practice is as your laying in bed before sleep. Just lay there in the position of sleep according to the Sunnah, keep your breathing under control and ignore any urge to move even a single muscle.

Asalaamu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah

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Yoga is a spiritual practice of Hindus. There is a saying that goes something like this "There is no Yoga without Hinduism, and there is no Hinduism without Yoga". Yoga is an integral part of their religion and so you may want to speak with a Sheikh about it's permissibility. Also I don't even know how you could learn yoga in a Halal environment (unless it were at home) due to the kind of dress that Yoga calls for, and public classes at gyms or athletic centres are obviously open to women of all different sexual orientations. You can't go wrong when you ask a Sheikh.

03-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#4
Adollobdeb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Wa'Laikum Assalaam There are many different types of meditation, with different techniques and different resting positions from cultures all over the world, but I will tell you about eastern (oriental) meditation which I am familiar with. Meditation is a very useful tool, if you google it "How to Meditate" you will get millions of hits, but to sum it up for you here is a few tips: First, you need to the ideal environment. It has to be as silent as possible, and have lighting according to your taste; some people prefer dark rooms, but most swear by sunlight filtered through blinds or a white curtains. Second, practice controlling your breathing. IN through your nose, and OUT through your mouth slowly, this is also a great way to calm yourself down when you are frustrated. While your controlling your breathing, it is imperative that you not move a muscle. You have to remain absolutely still, relax your muscles starting from the tips of your toes, up your legs and all the way up to the top of your head. And that is basically it to be honest, you have to train yourself to control your breathing, and to keep 100% of your focus on your breathing during a session of meditation. Last tip I have is that the best place to practice is as your laying in bed before sleep. Just lay there in the position of sleep according to the Sunnah, keep your breathing under control and ignore any urge to move even a single muscle. Asalaamu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah EDIT\|: Yoga is a spiritual practice of Hindus. There is a saying that goes something like this "There is no Yoga without Hinduism, and there is no Hinduism without Yoga". Yoga is an integral part of their religion and so you may want to speak with a Sheikh about it's permissibility. Also I don't even know how you could learn yoga in a Halal environment (unless it were at home) due to the kind of dress that Yoga calls for, and public classes at gyms or athletic centres are obviously open to women of all different sexual orientations. You can't go wrong when you ask a Sheikh.
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