This is a meditation I like to use. I first learned it from John Blofeld’s book, Gateway To Wisdom, which is out of print.
This meditation can be used for physical or psychological problems. It is especially effective for stress related symptoms such as a headache or anxiety and with much practice you can get relief from even more chronic issues.
Start by getting into a meditative state, using your favorite technique. You can use the technique I describe in my post about preparing to meditate.
Once your mind is fairly still, contemplate the subtle nature of the body. The ancient Chinese saw the body as primarily chi or energy. The physical aspect of the body is merely a somewhat more dense form of energy. Actually, modern science tells us the same thing. When you get down to the atomic level, you find that there is far more empty space than there is solid matter. And as you get down to the subatomic level, even the solid matter seems to disappear. Sometimes it looks solid, but sometimes it looks like a wave of energy. So contemplate your body as flowing energy and very permeable. Anything could move through it, unimpeded. Continue with the contemplation until you sense your body feeling lighter or tingly. Feel your body as energy.
Next, visualize your problem as a dark cloud. If it is a psychological problem, see the dark cloud in your head, just behind the space between your eyebrows. If it is a physical problem, see it where it is. Then move it to the nearest of three energy centers: The space between the eyebrows, the center of the chest, or half way between the navel and the spine.
Now imagine currents of chi blowing through the cloud, like a soft, fresh breeze. Slowly the cloud begins to dissipate, until it vanishes entirely.
Next, just sit and enjoy the experience, and slowly return to normal waking consciousness.
The more you practice it, the more powerful it becomes. So start with little things and practice it regularly. That way, when you need it for something significant, you will find it very helpful.
