Awareness Insight Meditation
As meditators twice a day we have a practice that facilitates what we call ‘unstressing’. As our practice takes us into a deep state of rest we unravel and start to release a lifetime's accumulation of energy that has been trapped within us. Over time we process and let go of the long-term negative effects of this conditioning. We also have a daily process that makes the unconscious, conscious.
What you get from your practice will be directly proportionate to the time and commitment you put in.
People meditate for many reasons, with consistency and patience, the benefits of this ancient tool are endless. Some of the shifts or ‘benefits’ of a regular meditation practice that I have experienced are:
An integration of stress and chronic anxiety anxious,
Deeper contentment with relationships, work, life as a whole
The dissolution of unhealthy habits and coping mechanisms such as over-drinking and binge-drinking
A healthier relationship with my body and food
Overcome fears, negative thoughts and limiting beliefs
Improved health, increased energy levels
Resilience and adaptability to help me move though difficult areas/phases of my life
More joy, and peace of mind
Improved focus and attention span
A deeper sense of compassion and empathy
A easeful discernment of priorities
The most important aspect of how I teach meditation though, is showing you how to incorporate it into your life because fundamentally, for you to reap the benefits of meditation -- you do have to meditate!
Each time we meditate we also cultivate discipline, flexibility, self-compassion and acceptance. Just by the gentle gesture of choosing to be with ourselves and check in we give ourselves space to witness emotions, relax into the moment and practice surrender.
Claire Robbie
AIM Lead Facilitator