If you still think meditation is only meant for those, who can sit in a yogic position in a silent dark room, and concentrate for hours, may be you haven’t experienced the more contemporary forms of meditations. Today, meditation is tailor-made to suit the needs of stressed and restless youngsters. From Osho, Sri Sri Ravishankar’s Art of Living, to Tai Chi, many techniques have been evolved in a way that their base is rooted in movement of the body.
“I was looking for something exciting, and that’s when I started Osho’s Dynamic Meditation. It involves movement of the body, which makes it interesting. I used to find meditation boring, but not anymore,” says Utsav, a DU student. What appeals to youngsters more is that meditation techniques are quick, and more effective than ever before. “Tai Chi is a simple meditation where you move your body in a certain way, and after a while, the movements of your body guide your mind. It’s quite relaxing. People today want quicker solutions to a stress-free life,” says Mohammad, instructor, Tai Chi. For those who want a classic combination of stillness, and dance together, Art of Living has some great courses, especially meant for the youth. Says Karan, a teacher from AOL, “You need to be dynamic outside and silent inside while meditating, so dance forms a very important part of meditations as it’s dynamic. Youngsters love to express themselves through dance. We have a short kriya that can be easily practiced at home.”