To prepare for your meditation of Ropan Dhyan you need to keep these five points in mind.
Breath
The first point is related to the breath. The breathing technique in this meditation is very simple. Gently take an inhalation, holding the breath in your chest before you exhale. This is something that you are practicing regularly already. Thus even though there is no special method of breathing required, since you are practicing this meditation technique you need to keep these few things in mind. Practice pausing and bring awareness to your breath. Observe how the breath enters into your body, how are you are able to retain it before you exhale it.
Posture
The next thing you need to take into account is your meditative posture. Sit in any comfortable posture such as Sukhasana, Ardha Padmasana, Siddhasana or Poorna Padmasana. However, in the beginning you can start with Sukhasana. All the postures bring different benefits while you practice during this meditation. Assume any position for this process which you can hold comfortably for a minimum of 15 minutes. It is essential that you are able to hold this posture for 15 minutes without moving. Please keep your back straight during this process.
Visualization
You need to cultivate the power of visualisation. Even though this particular method does not require visualisation it is a useful tool for you to develop. You can build this power by looking at faces or objects around you three to four times in a day. Then you can practice imagining these faces or objects as you close your eyes. When you do this continuously 3 to 5 times in a day naturally you would start to cultivate your visualization powers. However dharana or visualisation is not necessary in this ropan Dhyan therefore you need not worry about it.
Food
Avoid eating one hour before this practice and one hour after you’re done with the practice. This rule is required to be followed by you only as long as you are a beginner in this practice. It is essential that your mind and body are one and with you during this technique.
State of Mind
The practice of Ropan Dhyan will give you many benefits for the mind and the body. Therefore in order to practice this you need to maintain a calm state of mind. To get ahead in your spiritual path it is the mind that will be your companion thus it is essential that you cultivate oneness with your mind in order to gain the benefits of this practice.
