Over the years, I’ve kept up a fairly regular meditation routine, but, truthfully, I’ve always found it a struggle to keep the internal chatter at bay while meditating.
I’ve used various simple techniques such as focusing on my breath or staring at a candle to help reduce the internal monologue, but it still remains difficult for me (and has even been a source of minor frustration). I actually prefer yoga because I find concentrating on my body helps me to ‘let go’, enabling me to relax further.
But about three months ago I was introduced to the Silva Life System, a system of dynamic meditation, which has been a positive development in my meditation practice.
BACKGROUND
To provide some background about the Silva Life System, it was developed by Jose Silva over 50 years ago. To develop his System, Jose Silva experimented a great deal, drawing on his background in electronics and psychology. He learned about alpha waves and electrical activity in the human brain and hypothesized that the electrical impedance of the brain could be lowered to improve efficiency.
Silva found that the brain was more energetic when it was less active and discovered that at lower frequencies the brain received and stored more information. Silva’s dilemma was trying to come up with a way to keep the mind alert at these lower frequencies, which are more associated with daydreaming and sleep than with practical activity.
To reach lower brain levels, Silva developed exercises that call for relaxed concentration and vivid mental visualization, which eventually evolved into an entire System of dynamic meditation.
Over the last 50 years, a number of studies have been conducted on the Silva method, and the findings are quite remarkable. Evidence shows improvements in a number of areas, including health, relaxation, habit control, self-image, level of enthusiasm, and sleep. Some of the Silva users have left some downright amazing testimonials.
For myself, when I started the Silva Life System, I didn’t have one particular problem I needed to focus on, but I did want to increase my overall well-being and mental awareness and find a better way to relax. I knew the yoga I was doing was beneficial, but it wasn’t helping me with regards to managing my mental chatter.
THE SYSTEM
Silva Life System is divided into 10 audio modules. Each module is approximately 1.5 hours long and contains between four to seven lessons, as well as a guided meditation exercise.
For maximum impact, they suggest doing a module each day until finished and to do them in the order they are outlined. The modules contain targeted lessons and meditation exercises that cover a variety of important topics: for example, healing, sleep management, problem solving, speed learning, enhanced intuition, successful manifestation, and habit control.
The individual guiding you through the lessons and meditation exercises is Laura Silva, the daughter of Jose Silva.
Laura is the President of the Silva International and has continued researching where her father left off. She has brought together some of the most experienced experts in the mind development field and has continued research that unites the best and most useful concepts behind the original Silva program with the latest findings from studies on the human mind, alternative health care and spirituality. For over 30 years, Laura has presented the Silva method to thousands of people all over the world.
Recently, I actually had the opportunity to have dinner with Laura, and I can tell you firsthand she is one of the most knowledgeable, intuitive and kind individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
RESULTS
Overall, I have to say I’m very pleased after going through the Silva Life System. There were a few exercises that weren’t relevant to me. For instance, the sections on pain and headaches were not necessary for me, because I thankfully don’t have these experiences. But, down the road, if I ever do, it’s good to know I can turn to the Silva Life System for help in these areas.
For me, I found the biggest positive changes in:
- Sleep – Sometimes I have difficulties getting to sleep, but I did the lessons and meditation exercises in the evening, and I found I was able to fall asleep immediately. I slept very deeply, which was wonderful.
- Moods – I’ve found that my moods have been more level since going through the System. If I’m heading in the direction of anger, irritability or sadness, I find I’m able to catch myself and quickly strategize on how to turn my mood around. I feel like I’m more conscious and in control of my internal state.
- Confidence – Since using the System, I feel more grounded and confident – in the way I speak, the way I look people in the eye, the way I stand. I feel this comes from gaining a sense of mastery over my own mind. I’m able to quickly identify defeating negative self-talk and turn this around.
I’ll probably go through the whole course again in about six months or so, but I continue to use all the guided meditation exercises regularly. There is also something else I’ve been doing (and I actually wonder if anyone else does this): I’ve put all the lessons on my iPod, and if I begin to feel down or upset, I’ll play one of the lessons. It doesn’t matter which one. For me, listening to a lesson – any lesson - rapidly changes my frame of mind. It cuts off that spiraling of the mind into a negative mental state.
For less than one hundred dollars, the Silva Life System is definitely worth a try. The system also comes with a 100% money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
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For those of you who have gone through the Silva Life System, what are your thoughts on this course? For those of you who decide to try it out now, please share your experiences as you actually go through the System.
