Meditation Made Easy

Focus

I learned that if my mind starts to wander, all I have to do is notice, and bring it back to what I want to focus on.

Validation

A simple yet clear explanation of the meditation process , giving validation to the experience through supportive helpful dialogue .

I learned

I learned that meditation can be easy and successful. Thank you

9/6

My mind wanders but that it is ok. Focus on your breathing and you can center your energy

Focus

I learned how to bring my attention back to my breathing, thank you.

Here and now is perfect

I learned to be present here and now. I've been aware of the perfection of here and now and of how it remains constantly perfect. Namaste

Thanks

Great second session. Feeling great and ready to start a good day.

Presence

“When you begin to live, feel and be in the present moment you gain appreciation of the gift, that is presence.” Vada Elizabeth Edward {VEE}

Life

Life brings us many obstacles, twists and turns but always as much as it knows we can bare and overcome.

Beginning

Beginning to meditate creates anxiety until you learn how to be comfortable w stillness

Anxiety

I need to learn that a wandering mind doesn't mean it's a negative mind

Calming

I wanted to do this before I did my homework because it makes me feel stressed but this just made me want to do it :)

Thoughts

My thoughts about myself are judgmental, and critical. I need have more compassionate thoughts toward myself.

First

Meditation is hard. Being able to focus on one thing for a short period of time for me is difficult.

Anxiety

Anxiety can not control me as much as I think it can. These 3-5 sessions have changed my attitude and I’m more focused on my school work and doing better. So glad I found this!

Focus on the present

I learned that, at least for brief periods of time, I can focus my attention on my breathing.

Breathing

Breathing is essencial to meditation and focus in how you breath helps a lot

Priorities

I have so much going on now, since the school year has started and I’m taking multiple extracurriculars that it’s hard to figure out my priorities. These meditations help to focus on the present and not constantly think about what I have to do next and if I have time to do other things. I really enjoy this, because it lends a spot of calm to my life.

Being in the here and now

Loved this meditation. Positive and encouraging on breathing to stay in the present moment. I could have meditated longer with this one. Thank you 🙏

The beginning of retraining the mind n starting a new chapter in life.

Stay focused n gaining knowledge of self is important. Working a better you. Getting rid of negative.

Focus

I learned to notice the things that distracted me and then move my attention back to one thing.

Hidden

A vibration unseen and realization forever lost for it is unreason to go in front when behind is here

First Aura Session

This is a nice little app. I have a morning routine, but sometimes things happen. 3 to 5 minutes isn’t a lot of time. If this app can help me stop and take my meditation time, that’s great.

Bring it back

As with many things in life, being distracted during meditation is not bad or wrong, but it’s how you handle it. Your ability to recognize when drifting off coarse and to pull yourself back in is what makes you better and stronger

Breathe

As soon as I start to focus on my breathing, it stops being automatic! Frustrating! 😠

Meditation made easy

Focus on one thing-I did not know that was a definition of meditation, but it makes sense. Life is full of multitasking and distractions. It feels good practice focusing on just one thing solidly. Namaste

meditation made easy

Tone of voice greatly affects my inner state. A calm, kind voice really helps

The focus Point

Meditation is staying focus on the present. And if our mind derived from the main focus we have the ability to return our minds to that Main present focus.

Focus: awareness rather than time

It’s easy to forget that focusing the mind doesn’t necessarily matter how long you focus on something but being aware when you loose focus and returning that focus. It’s a good lesson to learn from this meditation that can be applied to many aspects of life.

Focus on one thing

Today our focus is on a million different things going on around us including the past and future. It's important to learn to focus on one thing- the present.

Breathe

Often we try to tackle many tasks at once. Try to step back and really focus. Be able to focus on one thing at a time. While still being present.

Meditating

Just focusing on the breath and moving my awareness back to it when my mind wanders is all I need to do. I can see a real difference in how much easier it’s becoming after only 1 month of regular practice

Irony

I found it a little ironic that I began the meditation stressed off of holiday shopping and the meditation was focused on staying “present.” However, this is a reminder that I often need and appreciate.

Relaxed

I learned that it's important to take a second to feel yourself in the present moment.

Easy breathing

I found it very relaxing to focus on my breath and all else seemed to slip away.

Concentrating

I can concentrate on a variety of things during meditation and always return to my breath.

1.5.18

I don’t have to control my thoughts or meditate in the absence of them... if I just focus on my breath, the thoughts take care of themselves.

Subconscious

I learned that my mind wanders to things I am dreaming about. It was good for me to see my subconscious wanted me to focus on where I was going esther then where I’ve been or where I am presently.

wandering thoughts

My thoughts will wander. Just notice that and turn my attention back to my breathing. How it feels, inhaling and exhaling, rising and falling chest and stomach.

Meditation

I’ve learned focusing on your breathing keeps you in the present moment. Aura is the best

Present day

I learned that focusing on the present is very important and to focus on that itself and to follow your breathing to calm down.

How to meditate

I learned what meditation is and how to easily be mindful of focus points. Validating I can accomplish meditation at some level

Meditation ease

Focus...focal point awareness. Validation on ability to reach a level of meditation.

Breathe

I learnt that the breathe is a perfect anchor to focus in meditation. I feel refreshed and ready to go 🦁

Focus

I learned to focus on my breathing and hope to apply this focus to other facets of my life.

Erasing...

I was standing there in front of a big, blank “old school” chalkboard. Suddenly I became aware of a anxious thought writing itself on this chalkboard of my mind like graffiti in an alley. With Dorothy’s lovely voice coming over the intercom, I saw myself simply pick up an “old school” eraser and wipe the board clean again... but then the another thought started writing itself. However, I noticed that after seeing 2-3 others being erased, the writing stopped coming and it seemed like hours of “blankness” until that familiar piano tune played... and it was time for recess! Time to celebrate a lesson learned. My takeaway - When graffiti (negative thoughts) show up in our minds, get rid of them quickly and eventually they may stop coming back.

FOCUS

I have to remember that we can always bring our wandering minds back in focus when we truly realize it just left...

Traveling Tuesday 2-13-18

As I focused on my breathing I fell into this heavy abyss with nothing around me. I felt relaxed and all was quiet just for those few moments. It was quite amazing. Thank you, Dorothy! Have a nice day, Everyone!😀

Noises

I can meditate in a busy environment by acknowledging noises and focusing back

Day 4

Bringing focus back to the breathing is the best way to guide yourself back into your meditation.

Day 51

I learned that when i focus on the breath that is when i get the most out of meditation

Focus 101

Such a simple meditation to help one to focus. Just bring it back; back to the now. Dorothy has an almost a magical way of teaching the concepts of meditation that make me truly understand and put into practice what Aura is all about. 🙏

Premium

Finally managed to find the means to become a premium member here at Aura, and on the reccomendation of my favorite Aura comrade, Patty, tried this as my first ever seven minute session...and my mind wandered...HARD! I found lots of little things to fiddle with and do instead if paying attention to this lesson! Going to have to discipline myself much better to do seven minute lessons!😳

Attention to focus

This is just what I needed. Wonderful direction helped me direct my focus. My favorite session so far

Meditation made easy

Reminding us that meditation is being present in the moment and not just about breathing was helpful and motivating.

Distractions are becoming less

I’m in a transition where I’m having to balance a lot more than the usual so meditation and yoga have been helping me with balance. This morning my son was not having it! Trying to distract me from my meditation session. It was 50/50. But it helped me learn that there are always going to be something that is going to try and distract you...breathe through it and keep peace! ✌🏾

Meditation made easy

Wonderful! Feel great, on my way for sleep now knowing I’m doing it right always a plus. Time for more.

I was finally able to grasp the full meaning of meditation!

Focus is key....finally have the key... the key to life, peace, love, & light!

El punto de mi atención

El punto de mi atención es algo que no puede ser. Me duele saberlo. Y añoro estar ahí.

Focus

I focus too much on the bad in my life. Letting go up the past and opening up to the future that lies ahead will help me keep going with a positive attitude

Meditation Made Easy

I have realized that when I am having a rough time focusing and n my breath, I tend to breathe weirdly. And then my focus goes to the unnaturalness of my breath.

Focused

I focused more on my breathing and zeroing in on my panic attack. I didn’t try to pinpoint why I was having the attack but taking steady breaths and riding it out calmly and acknowledging it was there. While my chest still feels tight, I can feel the anxiety subsiding. Deep, calm breaths.

Relaxation

I normally tend to have much stress over school and it makes me feel so negative. Even though this has made me feel very stressed, I have learned on Aura that all of my muscles have relaxed and feel relieved. And that I just need to give myself a chance to actually breathe. Now, it doesn’t feel like a lazy kind of slouchy way. It was a way that I can’t explain unless you try it. I actually now feel quite tired most likely as it is late at night but this feels like a different kind of tired. As if my brain has taken its time to breathe for once. This is what I have learnt and so grateful to have Aura. Hannah x

Relaxing

I found that I actually felt my heart slow down and work less. I also felt a bit less stressed after completing the practice. Very helpful.

Focus and meditation by Dorothy R.

That was really very helpful and a meditation to repeat every now and then! 🙏