Celebrating Shiva

Welcome to Celebrating Shiva Meditation. This meditation has two stages and lasts for sixty minutes.

Practise in a closed, clear and empty room with a level floor. Remove all furniture, sharp objects and anything you could strike or trip over. Close the door so that nobody unexpectedly enters, but do not lock it. Make sure there is enough space for you to move freely. Remain aware of your body and surroundings, and stop immediately if you experience pain, dizziness or physical distress.

First stage - 50 Minutes: When you hear the bell, begin dancing slowly. As the pace of the music increases, gradually allow your movement to become faster and more intense. Participate with your whole body and allow it to release its physical restlessness, but do not force yourself beyond your capacity.
Do not follow any fixed steps or try to make the dance appear graceful or correct. Do not perform for anybody or try to become the music. Allow the body to find its own movement and flow freely.
There is nothing to achieve and nowhere to reach. Dance simply to celebrate your existence within this universe. This is only a celebration.
Second stage - 10 Minutes: When you hear the bell, stop dancing and gently lie down on the floor with your legs and arms comfortably spread apart.
Allow your breathing to return to normal. Do not control or change it. Simply watch your breath as it enters and leaves the body, and remain attentive to the silence following the movement.
The meditation ends when you hear the final bells.
Enjoy the meditation.

Celebrating Shiva

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