Consciousness development is an aspect of human development not to be underestimated. Above all, the shift towards here-and-now consciousness brings about a profound change in the relationship between mind and body or soul and brain. We also call the target state mind-body unity. This can be promoted by methods such as mindfulness and certain forms of meditation.
It has been scientifically proven that mindfulness and meditation have a very positive effect on mental health. For example, they reduce feelings of fear and other negative emotions, increase memory performance, and enable effective stress reduction.
These methods also have profound spiritual effects. Buddha discovered that mindfulness and meditation can purify the human spirit and free it from the self-centered ego.
Experiences in an improved mind-body unity state:
- perception becomes sharper and clearer
- the heart is touched faster and the feelings become more intense
- fears and negative feelings are significantly reduced
- the sensitivity for atmosphere and the radiance of people increases
- the identification with the ego gradually dissolves and the original spirit becomes active. This leads to more joy in giving, gratitude and joie de vivre.
- the perception of love opens up for even the smallest things
When you are overwhelmed by almost unbearable joy because with every cell of your body and every fiber of your mind you feel that you are alive, then at that moment you have a state of mind-body unity.
The seminar provides an understanding of internal processes and practices mindfulness and meditation. The aspects that one has to cope with on the way to a deep meditation are focused through targeted preliminary exercises.
These include:
- Respect for reality at this moment
- Conscious perception
- Let breathe
- Letting go of thoughts and trains of thought
- Trust and letting go
- Being centered
- Devotion
- Exercise of self-recollection
- Opening up
The exercises are done individually, in a group or with a partner outside. There is also a lot of interaction in the group and between the participants on the program.
The form of meditation that is conveyed is based on Japanese Zazen. The highlight of the seminar is a one-hour Zazen session with Zen walking in a temple atmosphere. Mizue Schuh, who grew up as a Zen Buddhist, accompanies the Zazen evening.
Participants experience a first change in their own state of consciousness in the seminar. In addition to this experience and the understanding built up, they take a reservoir of exercises with them that can be integrated into everyday life.