Meditation, as Deng Ming Dao describes, "No thought enters the mind, no problems arise from the body, no memories grip the spirit. This overwhelming sense of tranquility is really all meditation is about. The neutral stillness of the mind renews the tired soul, and this is regeneration."

The techniques for meditation are simple and they can be practiced by anybody, regardless of their background, their age, or their situation. Many people have experienced great benefits, with regard to lowering stress levels, reducing anxiety, dealing with illness and disease, and simply enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle.

There are a number of different approaches to the subject of meditation, but they all center on the same basic principles. The first thing people need to do when learning how to meditate is to quiet the mind of the clutter and chatter that is so common in today's life, and increase mindfulness of things that can calm and relax.

Some of the more common ways to meditate that are among the most recognized, are prayer, transcendental meditations, mindfulness meditations, Zen meditations, Taoist meditations, and Buddhist meditations. Some of these meditation techniques require that the body be kept absolutely still, while others incorporate deliberate and controlled movements. Regardless of the method of meditating, the process leads to a deeper contemplation and reflection of whatever is going on in one's life, helping to bring those things that are most important to the surface. In this way, meditating can help to open the way for spiritual development and spiritual enlightenment because it is an effective way of allowing the mind to focus on the inner aspects of life and tune out the distractions of daily tasks and demands.

There are a number of different healing benefits that have been reported throughout the years. The benefits are most often seen by those who choose to make meditating a regular practice that is incorporated into their daily lives. Many have reported that their meditations have brought about healing in the physical body, the spirit, the emotions and the mind.

A few of the most commonly reported health benefits from meditation include the reduction of blood pressure levels, a lower resting heart rate, better circulation and oxygenation, better breathing and improved sleep patterns.

Bhujangasana is one of the best asana for all spinal and back-ache problems and it works as a powerful antidote against wet-dreams and leucorrhoea. This posture is very effective for weakness of semen and it also helps in the development of the chest and firms the bust. Consistent practice of Bhujangasana strengthens the uterus, testes, urethra, semen and genital organs. This posture is very qualitative in spermaturia, nightfall, semen –atrophy and premature ejaculation (quick fall).

Technique: Bhujangasana is a backward bending asana. In the starting position, lie on your belly, while your head rests on your lower arms. Raise your forehead, look upwards and stretch your hands backwards. Let your weight rest on your chest. The head falls a little backwards towards your back and the backward movement proceeds from the neck and the chin. Move your belly further backward as if someone is pulling your arms. The weight is more and more shifted towards your belly and your lower back does the real work. If you can't raise your chest any further, put your hands and arms next to your chest on the mat without losing the bend. Stretch your arms so that they stand perpendicular on the floor and at the same time turn your arms a little inward. Relax your lower back and bear your weight with your arms. Move your chest further upwards with every breath out.

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Mudrasana removes all kinds of intestinal and spleen disorders, corrects menstrual disorders in women and is also helpful in increasing the time of astringency. It tones up the sex centre in the spine and pelvic organs, as well as stimulating the sensory nerves and is qualitative in anomalies of the urinary secretion and spermatic perversions.

Technique: Sit in Padmasana posture with your spine erect and then slowly bend forward until your forehead touches the ground. Exhale as you go down and take your hands behind your back and catch hold of the right wrist by the left hand. Return to the original erect pose inhaling as you go up. Remain in the posture for 10 to 15 seconds.

Tomorrow: Snake Posture (Bhujangasana), stay tuned.

Bhadrasana improves sexual performance considerably and its regular practice tones up nerves, muscles and circulatory system of the perineum and the genital organs in both men and women. Performing Bhadrasana properly, could help in curing premature ejaculation and maintaining erection of penis in males during coitus for a considerable length of time. It also strengthens the circulatory and neuromuscular system of female euro-genital organs and improves chances of conception.

Technique: Sit with both your legs fully stretched out and then fold both legs simultaneously ensuring that the soles of your feet touch each other all along. Hold the feet with both hands and draw them nearer to your body trying to touch the genitals with your heels. Press both knees so that they touch the floor. Keep the upper part of the body and neck erect. Keep both hands on respective knees. With your hands you may swing your legs up and down as many times as you feel comfortable. Remain in this posture for 5 to 10 minutes and remember this posture can be repeated 4 to 5 times to get good results.

Tomorrow: Seal Posture (Mudrasana), stay tuned.