In the face paced life of today it is good to take time out and relax. Many people find this quite difficult and as a result turn to meditation to help them. Here for anyone who would like to meditate are some simple steps for anyone to learn how to meditate.
Before you begin make sure you have enough time to meditate. You can’t rush the process or you will not feel rested. Make sure you are something that is free of noise or anything else that will put you off from your task. You may want to have some background music on that is inoffensive. Either sit on the ground or use a cushion.
Keep your eyes half open and half closed and don’t stare at anything. Begin to breath in for 3 seconds and out for around 6. Breath from the abdomen for the best deep breaths. Aim to breath like this for between 5 minutes and 20 minutes – although the longer you do this the better.
Relax every single part of your body, including the muscles. This might take some time but don’t be tempted to rush this step. Try to clear your mind of thoughts by not focusing on anything. This can be hard to achieve at first but with practice it comes. Try repeating a mantra or word such as ‘aum’ over and over as this will help to clear your mind.
Now it is time to create total mediation. You will know you have done this when you feel fully relaxed and as though your mind is clear of any thoughts and distractions. This last step can be hard to master, but with patience and determination you will be able to. Then you can use meditation whenever you need to create restfulness.
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