How to Do Paramahansa Yogananda Meditation
Paramahansa Yogananda was the founder of an education center for boys, where he taught yoga, meditation courses and lessons on spiritual ideals. He believed that the practices of yoga and meditation can awaken the soul to experience direct interaction with God.
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Instructions
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Sit in a comfortable position with your spine tall and straight. Close your eyes while turning them towards the area between your eyebrows. For best results, it is best to practice Paramahansa Yogananda mediation after a yoga session.
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Inhale slowly and deeply as you count to eight and then hold your breath for eight counts, maintaining your concentration on the area between your eyebrows. Exhale slowly while counting to eight and then repeat 3 to 6 times. This practice will help your mind and body to prepare for the meditation.
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Complete your 8 count breathing and then inhale as you say to yourself, "Hong." As you exhale, say to yourself, "Sau." Do not try to control your breath, just allow it to flow naturally and repeat Make no attempt to control your breathing, just let its flow be completely natural, repeating your mental mantras as you breathe.
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Feel yourself become more and more relaxed with each breath; however, keep your spine straight and your eyes turned to the point between your eyebrows. Whenever your mind wanders, simply let the thoughts go and turn your awareness to your breath and the mantra. Continue the Paramahansa Yogananda meditation for as long as you like, and practice whenever you like.
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Tips & Warnings
"Hong" rhymes with song. "Sau" rhymes with saw. Hong Sau means, "I am Spirit."
