Some people jump out of bed every morning with a smile on their face. Most of us find it no where near as easy to leave the cozy embrace of our slumber and face the day. So you’ll be enlightened to find out that one of the general meditation benefits is a feeling of happiness and bliss when you wake up.

If you have a hard time getting going in the morning, try starting the day with a meditation techniques known as ‘golden light’ – a very easyextremely useful in winter when your day may actually start in the dark.

Many meditation use the visualization of golden light flowing down into the top of your head and engulfing your body. This light is powerful masculine of energy – just the kind that you need to get you through a the day.

Golden Light Meditation Technique

You can start this exercise as soon as you realize you have woken up.

Focus on your breath. Pay attention to how the breath comes in and out of your nose

As you fill your lungs visualize pulling golden light in through the top of your head.

Imagine the light flowing through you with each inhalation - first filling your head, then your throat, then your chest and arms, your stomach and legs.

Imagine that you are shining with golden light, floating gently just above your bed and radiating beams of light. Stay that way for as long as you like.

When you are ready, exhale slowly and open your eyes.

Be sure to eat something after using this types of meditation.