Force Training for beginners

Zen and the Art of Force Training

What kind of state of mind should I be aiming for?

Zen meditation is very close to the concept of the Force as George Lucas describes it. Zen practitioners believe in a principle called no-mind, which states that the mind is at its most receptive when it is freed from conscious thought and strong emotions.

The principles of Zen play an important role in many Eastern martial arts, as the practice is said to lead to a state of increased awareness and heightened reflexes.

So what's all this got to do with the Star Wars Jedi Force Trainer? Well, a crucial part of Zen training is meditation, in which the mind is emptied of all thoughts and the person meditating attempts to exist purely in the moment.

The Science

Scientific studies of people meditating have proved that the practice has a marked effect on the alpha, beta, delta and gamma waves produced by the brain, and it is just these sorts of changes that the Jedi Force Trainer responds to.

So, while the Star Wars Jedi Force Trainer might not turn you into a fully qualified Jedi master or Zen warrior, it will give you a practical insight into the unique mental states that both may share.