AsiaSpa — November-December 2017

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AsiaSpa November/December 2017

TUNNEL VISION

Unlike other types of meditation, vipassana

focuses inwards rather than on external

items such as a candle flame, or the

sound of flowing water. Mindfulness aids

relaxation by training our minds to not

only be aware, but also attentive, which is

actually perfect for the modern man. It helps

improve concentration at work, or bring our

attention back when we are distracted (for

example, when sports are in front of us on

Mindfulness meditation may just be the antidote to the pressure of masculinity

Insight of Vipassana

Writer Cal Wong

In our constantly buzzing world

are we ever really far from distraction? It

has become increasingly important to stop,

unwind and find that elusive centre, the

very notion of which suggests something

is out of alignment in our lives. This is not

a condition restricted to the modern world

as humans have been seeking balance

since the development of language skills.

With that, the capacity for comprehension,

situational and spiritual awareness expanded

exponentially. We can plan ahead, reflect on

situations and relate them to our personal

circumstances. While an evolutionary leap,

it also had a side effect – stress.

Vipassana meditation literally means

‘through perception’ or mindfulness and is

an ancient and effective method of dealing

with stress, believed to be the oldest of all

Buddhist meditation practices. Religious

scholars believe Buddha, the man himself,

developed and propagated the practice.

DIVERSITY PEOPLE EXERCISE CLASS RELAX CONCEPT/THINKSTOCK