OM Yoga Magazine – July 2018

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W

hat is an energy vampire? Imagine this

scenario (but don’t meditate on it!):

You walk into a room, whether it is the

lobby of a yoga studio, a small cocktail

party, or your office; and someone

is talking. She or he is rambling on about an unfavourable

experience or situation they are enduring. The person is

animated, drawing attention to every word, move, and

expression, and you can’t help but pay attention. After just a

few seconds in the presence of this energy vampire, you feel

agitated, and drained of energy. By not protecting yourself,

your precious prana will continue to escape whenever you

find yourself in similar situations.

Practice the following meditation to avoid losing

your energy to a vampire.

Part One

For this meditation to be effective, you must be grounded

in your own presence. Feel both feet planted firmly on

the ground. Imagine roots traveling out of each toe and

through your heel, descending into the Earth. Allow yourself

to have a solid connection to the planet, and take your place

with confidence.

Par t Two

Create an energy boundary. Visualise a screen, bubble,

or shield protecting your heart and mind. Imagine the

negativity of a nearby vampire bouncing off your protective

coating. Whenever you feel like a ray of despair has crossed

the line, thicken the walls of your boundary. Keep practicing

until you feel unaffected, and can preserve your healthy,

positive prana.

Part Three

Now that you’re grounded and have a shield to protect

you, it’s time to shed some light on the energy vampire.

Understand that these people need healing, which is why

they crave your energy. Bring the image of a ball of light to

your heart. Shine this light toward the person in need. See it

singe their anxiety and calm their spirit. Shed warmth in their

direction so they can begin to restore their own energy, and

not steal yours.

Wherever you go, there will be people who will try to suck

you dry of prana. Don’t let them. Use this meditation to

protect yourself, and bring positive energy to the situation. It

works just like the saying goes, “The more you give, the more

you get.” This type of energy exchange will neither drain you,

nor will it take from others. It creates an abundance of good

vibes for all to enjoy.

Jill Lawson is a writer and yoga teacher enjoying life on the

island of Maui in Hawaii (jilllawsonyoga.com)

This three-part meditation is all about

protecting yourself from energy

vampires. By Jill Lawson