Meditation Steps to Control Anger
There are three important aspects for anger management.
Restlessness in the body and mind
Past impressions of anger in the mind which are strong
Lack of awareness and acceptance of imperfections (or mistakes Let us look at these one by one. Dealing With Restlessness In The Body & Mind
1 You Are What You Eat! Have you noticed that on certain days you feel very calm and relaxed, and on some days very restless? This is because the food you eat greatly affects your mindand your emotions.
Certain types of food bring restlessness in the mind and body. Avoiding such food will help you to control anger. These foods mainly include non-vegetarian, spicy and oily foods.
2 Experience The Power Of Rest! How do you feel the next morning if you have not slept well the night before? Do you tend to get angry more often? Tiredness and restlessness in your body can lead to irritation and agitation in the mind. Sleeping for at-least 6-8 hours a day is important. This ensures proper rest for the body and mind and you are less likely to get agitated.
3 Yogic Twists Are Good! Ten to fifteen minutes of yoga asanas will help remove the restlessness in your body. Few rounds of Sun Salutations could be a good way to begin with. The advantage of yoga asanas over just physical exercise is that yoga asanas are synchronised with the breath and increase your energy levels along with providing the necessary physical stretches.
Says Priyam Khanna, “On certain days when I am too stressed out, I feel a lot of stiffness in my body. This makes me very restless and agitated and I tend to get angry very easily. Yoga removes stiffness from the body and the result is a relaxed and happy mind.�
4 Meditation Steps Pranayamas such as Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhan help reduce the restlessness in the mind. When the mind is calm and quiet, you are less likely to get agitated and angry. 5 Your All Time Antidote Taking a few deep breaths in and out will instantly help you drop anger. The moment you
become angry, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths and observe the change in your state of mind. Breath releases stress and helps your mind calm down. 6 A 20-Minute Journey Within Regular practice of yoga, pranayama and attention to food help to settle the restlessness, but
how to sustain a calm and balanced state of mind? Meditating regularly is your answer. Just twenty minutes of daily meditation is sufficient for the whole day.