In previous post, Karthikeyan shared his wonderful way of meditating while cycling. I explored it myself and it was wonderful! Cycling just for fun, just for yourself. I gave thought to how actually it worked and here is what I learned.

Cycling is very popular among children; it’s a symbol of freedom and growth. Cycling liberates us and makes us feel good. God knows how much I love the feeling of air brushing through my hair and making hissing sound near my ears. All this experience is close to heart. Our mind is not there and this is meditation.

Karthikeyan has mentioned all the things that should be taken care of, I’d just add that have fun. Don’t think “I am going on Cyclomeditation 6 in the evening for 25 mintues.” Just go when you feel like! Don’t think that you are meditation or cycling. As there is no mind in meditation, there is no intent of meditation. There is just meditation, there is just fun.

So go out and cycle with yourself or with friends or family. Enjoy the experience of being in alignment.
And there is an article from the guardian for the scientific one among us. Who are seeking a proof that cycling actually does help.

“Physical activity is effective in the treatment of clinical depression, and can be as successful as psychotherapy or medication, particularly in the long term.” – the guardian

So go cycling, keep meditating.
Namaste.

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Most people do not associate cycling with meditation. Meditation is a way of relaxation and cycling is an exercise! People who know me well know that I am an avid cyclist. What most people do not know about me is that I am also a committed meditator, albeit an non-traditional one. I meditate while I cycle! This might seem preposterous, but it is not.

Prerequisites to meditate while cycling:

1. Weather: Weather is an extremely important factor to consider while cyclomeditating (let’s stick with that term). Ideally, the weather should be cool but not chilly. A slight drizzle is an added bonus.
2. Eating: Do not overeat before cycling. Blood gets diverted to your stomach instead of your brain, hindering the process of meditation. It is ideal to slightly under eat, but not so much as to feel hungry.
3. Clothes: The clothes you wear should be easy and comfortable.
4. Skill: You should be a reasonably skillful rider of a cycle. Coz meditation can make you feel so relaxed that you stop cycling consciously.

Methods of Meditating while cycling:

1. The Weather Method: For this method to work, Prerequisite one must be present. As you cycle in the cool weather, bring out the stress and troubles in your mind and feel the cool weather wash them away, leaving you refreshed. It helps if you are in the countryside or at least in a spot with greenery and little/no traffic.
2. The Subway Method: For this method to work you need a subway which is dark in the middle. Cycle fast towards the subway. Stop pedaling as you enter the subway. Bring out the crease lines of your brain to the fore. As you pass through the dark center of the subway while going downward you will feel a sense of light headedness and feel your troubles being washed away and enter a meditative state.
3. The Bridge Method: The same as the subway method, inverted.
4. The Rhythm Method: Watch someone cycling in front. Concentrate on his foot movement while pedaling. Try to consciously and slowly emulate it. Try to achieve the exact same pace. You will feel your mind relaxing and entering a meditative state.

So do comment about what you think of CycloMeditation and if you have any meditation techniuqe that you’d like to share please use the Contact Us Form. Next we will discuss about why and how CycloMeditation works.

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