Step One

To meditate, one must break away, however briefly, from the world. Turn off your cell phone and pager, disconnect the fax machine, shut down the computer and turn on the answering machine...allow no interruptions during this special time. Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign or "In Meditation" sign on your doors (especially front door of your home). Also if possible wear simple loose fitting clothes.

Step Two

Decide whether you'd like to have meditation music in the background. Silence is better, but music in the beginning may be helpful to you. The choice is yours!

Step Three

Burning incense or essential oil may be helpful to you while meditating. Good essential oils to burn (separately or mixed together) include Sage, Frankincense, Davana, Myrrh, Buddha Wood, Lavender, Spikenard, and/or Himalayan Cedar.

Good incense to burn are Cedar, Dragon's Blood, White Copal, Frankincense, Myrhh, and Pinon.

Make sure your incense are not synthetic and are 100% natural.

Step Four

Select a comfortable chair or place to sit (one free from distractions), and assume a sitting position with your spine relatively straight. Keep the face serene. Chin up.

*Where Should I Meditate?
You may wish to set aside a special corner of one room, your own private sanctuary, a calm, quiet and peaceful place. You might furnish the area with objects or icons that have spiritual meaning for you, developing a little altar or shrine. Use what will put you into a contemplative frame of mind.

*How Should I Sit When I Meditate?
Although the classic posture is to sit with legs folded and hands resting quietly on the lap or the knees, the key is to find a way of sitting that is comfortable for you.

Step Five

Relax. Close your eyes slowly to experience a void darkness. (Remember to keep your eyelids closed throughout the following steps). Look into your eyelids as if seeing with your eyelids open.

For starters, meditate for 5 minutes, then increase to 10 minutes, then to 15 minutes, then to 20 minutes, etc.

Only increase your meditation time after you have mastered meditating for a certain length of time.

For the serious student of meditation, Dherbs.Com recommends reading the book: "Meditation - The First and Last Freedom" by Osho, which can be found at bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles and Borders and metaphysical bookstores such as The Bodhi Tree in West Hollywood, CA; Alexandria II Bookstore in Pasadena, CA, and Soothe Your Soul in Redondo Beach, CA.

Step One

To meditate, one must break away, however briefly, from the world. Turn off your cell phone and pager, disconnect the fax machine, shut down the computer and turn on the answering machine...allow no interruptions during this special time. Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign or "In Meditation" sign on your doors (especially front door of your home). Also if possible wear simple loose fitting clothes.

Step Two

Decide whether you'd like to have meditation music in the background. Silence is better, but music in the beginning may be helpful to you. The choice is yours!

Step Three

Select a comfortable chair or place to sit (one free from distractions), and assume a sitting position with your spine relatively straight. Keep the face serene. Chin up.

*Where Should I Meditate? You may wish to set aside a special corner of one room, your own private sanctuary, a calm, quiet and peaceful place. You might furnish the area with objects or icons that have spiritual meaning for you, developing a little altar or shrine. Use what will put you into a contemplative frame of mind.

*How Should I Sit When I Meditate? Although the classic posture is to sit with legs folded and hands resting quietly on the lap or the knees, the key is to find a way of sitting that is comfortable for you.

Step Four

Relax. Close your eyes slowly to experience a void darkness. (Remember to keep your eyelids closed throughout the following steps)

*Look into your eyelids as if seeing with your eyelids open.

Step Five

Inhale (sniff) the inhaler and then remove from your nostril.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OIL INHALERS? Our Inhalers utilizes the magical therapeutic power of Nature's essential oils via olfaction, the sense of smell. Oil was the first medicine used by modern humanity. Essential oils are the basis of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art and craft that uses essential oils (the blood of plants) to help relieve, treat, and heal a wide variety of emotional, spiritual and physical problems.

When essential oils are inhaled, they trigger the olfactory nerves (in the nose) that are directly connected to the limbic system of our brain which is the part of the brain responsible for controlling reactions, breathing, emotions, and more.

*Open inhaler, close your eyes and mouth, inhale gently and deeply and repeat your positive thought, affirmation, or meditation.

NOTE: True mediation does not require any affirmations, words, or even concentration, just total silence. You can simply sniff your inhaler and just sit in silence if you like.

Step Six

Say the affirmation* (SLOWLY) approximately 5-10 times.

*Affirmation that pertains to your Dherbs Inhaler are below under - MEDITATION AFFIRMATIONS FOR DHERBS INHALES.

Step Seven

After saying these words (verbally or silently in your mind), Keep breathing steady for about 5 minutes and listen to what is being revealed to you.

Step Eight

Let thoughts come and go. You're on a journey* going beyond the body and form.

*Experience the motion of going, as if driving in a car, and you'll be going deeper and deeper - beyond the body and senses.

Step Nine

Open your eyes after you feel more relaxed and centered; gradually open your eyes and spring back to Earth (3rd Dimension) with renewed energy.

Tips & Warnings
Believe it or not, daily meditation can have a great impact on your sense of calm. Also when practiced regularly, meditation can aid in reducing stress, assist in healing, lowering blood pressure, significantly lowering the risk of sudden death by heart attack or stroke, and increasing personal awareness.

Begin with 5 to 10 minutes of meditation each day and increase to 20 minutes or more twice each day.

Answers come through the medium of silence; and the affirmation of a thing, makes the desire for the thing stronger and more obtainable. To affirm means to: "make stronger." In the word "affirm" is FIRM, i.e. Af-FIRM!

You can repeat meditation throughout the day as much as you like. It is also best to do meditation/affirmation before going to bed each night (during a Dherbs cleanse and/or after).

If necessary, write your affirmation(s) down on a piece of paper and look at throughout the day as a reminder. Whether you chose to use the inhaler for purposes of the affirmation is up to you. However, we recommend use of the inhaler along with saying the affirmations. Smell is a powerful in stimulating thoughts.

The real miracle of meditation is a subtle transformation that happens not only in your mind and your emotions but also in your body. And, this transformation is a healing one.

Meditation Affirmations for Dherbs Inhales

ALLERGY

I am in tune with Nature. I am only allergic to toxins and negativity.

ANTI-DEPRESSANT

I am filled with life, joy, and happiness and as such, my spirits are high and mighty!

ANTI-SMOKING

My lungs are the seat of my emotions. My emotions are healthy and let me know how I'm feeling. I listen to my emotions through feeling. I have no need to numb my emotions for my emotions are a sensor to me and let me know how I'm feeling.

APHRODISIAC

I am grounded in my sexuality. Stimulation is a precursor before the wonderful natural act of sex. I naturally rise for the occasion of sexual intimacy.

CALMING

I am calm as a breeze. I am calm, cool, and collect. Through calmness, I can think clear; I can meditate. Calmness is essential to my well-being. I am clam; I am calmness!

CONCENTRATION

Concentration helps me to focus on the important things in life. By focusing, I can see clearly and this greatly helps me. I am focused in life!

DREAM-AID

Tonight, I desire to dream vividly. I desire to travel to grand dimensions and experience great things. My dreams speak to me. They convey to me. My dreams are significant and have significance in my life.

FEMALE TONER

I am centered in my femininity. I am Goddess! I am woman! I am creatress! My womb is my feminine seat. I am in tune with it. I am a healthy woman.

MALE TONER

I am centered and balanced in my masculinity. I am God! I am man! I am Creator! I am a healthy man!

MOOD UPLIFTER

I am in control of my mood. I dictate my mood and in a way that benefits me and all who come in my space. My mood is mine alone to control. My mood is positive as serves me in my life.

PROSPERITY-ABUNDANCE

I am prosperous and abundant! Prosperity and abundance are my birthrights to which I claim and do not waive for any reason. I am rich! I am wealthy! I am affluent! I deserve to be so!

SELF CONFIDENCE

My self-confidence is totally up to me. I see myself in the world based upon how I have defined myself. I am a powerful creature. I was born powerful as power is my birthright. I am confident in all things!

SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

I am spiritually aware of my existence and purpose here on Earth. Spiritual awareness guides and protects me on my path. I primarily strive for and seek the spiritual values of life.

STRESS BUSTER

Stress is a sign that I am disconnected from my center. I am connected to my center and thus am too blessed to be stressed. There is nothing to stress over or about. Everything in my life is fine, wonderful, and great!

WEIGHT RELEASE

I release all weights of the world. There is no struggle in life. The Universe (or God) carries all of my heavy loads. I have no heavy burdens to carry. My life is one of ease. I have sweetness in life. I am content!

Step One

To meditate, one must break away, however briefly, from the world. Turn off your cell phone and pager, disconnect the fax machine, shut down the computer and turn on the answering machineÉallow no interruptions during this special time. Place a "Do Not Disturb" sign or "In Meditation" sign on your doors (especially front door of your home). Also if possible wear simple loose fitting clothes.

Step Two

Making sure that you will not be disturbed, especially by a phone, settle yourself comfortably with your crystal. Hold it in both hands or place it on a low table in front of you.

Breathe gently, letting each out-breath be a little longer than the in-breath. As you breathe out, let go of any stress or tension you may be feeling. As you breathe in, let peace flow with your in-breath passing right through your body. Allow your breathing to settle into an easy rhythm.

With softly focused eyes, look at your crystal. Notice its color, its shape, its weight if you are holding it. Feel its vibrations passing into your hands. Allow yourself to wander within the crystal, exploring its inner planes. When you are ready, close your eyes. Quietly contemplate the energies of the crystal and let it teach you about itself.

When you have completed the meditation, open your eyes and put the crystal aside. Place your feet firmly on the floor. To ground yourself, hold a Smoky Quatrz or Boji Stone. - Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible, pg. 33

OPTIONAL: You can use Dherbs Crystal Elixirs before or after meditation to facilitate opening/balancing your chakras.

List Of Crystals For Corresponding Chakras

Red Crystals (good for First Chakra):

Red Garnet, Ruby, Raspberry Quartz, Red Jasper, Cinnabar, Red Sardonyx, Ruby Aura, Rubellite (Red Tourmaline), Red Jade, Red Chalcedony, and Red Aventurine

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #1

Black Crystals (good for First Chakra)

Black Tourmaline, Jet, Black Obsidian, Onyx, Covalite, Black Spinel, Nebula Stone, Black sapphire, and Black Kyanite

Orange Crystals (good for Second Chakra)

Carnelian, Amber, Citrine, Jasper, Orange Calcite, Fire Agate, Apricot Quartz, Peach Quartz, Imperial Quartz, Sunstone, and Fire Opal

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #2

Yellow Crystals (good for Third Chakra)

Yellow Jasper, Golden Herkimer, Sulfur, Yellow Kunzite, Yellow Phenacite, Yellow Jade, Yellow Apatite, Yellow Spinel, Yellow Zincite, and Yellow Sapphire

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #3

Green Crystals (good for Fourth Chakra)

Malachite, Green Aventurine, Emerald, Diopside, Green Agate, Green Fluorite, Bloodstone, Seraphinite, Green Quartz, Gaia Stone, Chrysoprase, and Green Chiastolite

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #4 (Health)

Pink Stones (good for Fourth Chakra)

Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Strawberry Quartz, Danburite, Eudialyte, Pink Topaz, Pink Carnelian, Kunzite, Pink Agate, Muscovite, Morganite (Pink Beryl), Thulite, Pink Chalecedony, Pink Tourmaline, and Mangano

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir # 4 (Heart)

Light Blue Crystals (good for Fifth Chakra)

Blue Lace Agate, Angelite, Celestite, Dolphin Stone (Larimar), Blue Calcite, Apatite, Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Blue Chalcedony, Tanzanite, and Kyanite

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #5

Blue-Indigo Crystals (good for Sixth Chakra)

Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Blue Quartz, Dumortierite, Iolite, Blue Aventurine, Blue Fluorite, Lazulite, Sapphire, Sodalite, and Blue Jasper

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #6

Violet-Purple Crystals (good for Seventh Chakra)

Amethyst, Charoite, Purpurite, Purple Fluorite, Purple Sapphire, Lepidolite, Lavender Jade, Sugilite, Purple Tourmaline

RECOMMENDED: Crystal Elixir #7

To learn about the specific qualities of the Seven major Chakras, order our downloadable Chakra Sheet ($15)

The DHERBS Chakra Sheet is an extensively detailed sheet that explains the metaphysical attributes of each chakra (which pertain to human qualities and emotions), the various names the chakra is known by; balanced and imbalanced characteristics of the chakra; the body parts that are affected by the chakra; the location of the chakra; the statement of the chakra, and so much more.