Introduction to Meditation and Daily Mindfulness

Overview

“In this lesson, I will explore Open Monitoring Meditation, also known as open awareness meditation. Unlike focused attention meditation, which involves concentrating on a single point, open monitoring encourages you to observe your thoughts, feelings, and sensations as they arise, without attachment or judgment. This practice helps cultivate a state of open, non-reactive awareness.”

In this video lesson Michael Galyon addresses the topic: Open Monitoring Meditation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Meditation and Daily Mindfulness . Learn meditation techniques to reduce stress and apply mindfulness to your daily life with practical, accessible methods..

Partial transcription of the video

“In addition to our focused attention meditation, another meditation that can help deepen your practice is open monitoring meditation, which involves observing whatever arises in your field of awareness without trying to hold on to it too tightly or push it away. The goal is to remain open and receptive to all the experiences around you. This fosters a sense of equanimity and non-reactivity. So in order to do the open monitoring meditation, as always, you're going to find a comfortable position, sitting on a cushion or kneeling or sitting in a chair or lying down, having those hands placed i...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Meditation and Daily Mindfulness

• Level: Beginner
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  Meditation, Mindfulness