Ways to Meditate 1 – Meditation For Beginners

If you have never done it before, mediation might seem a little tricky to you, especially when clubbed with paranoia whether it will work for you or not. But that only means you are normal. Whenever we are going to do something new, we are characteristically a little apprehensive. Its only when we begin to see how beneficial it is, then we actually start appreciating it. So, stop worrying and take the leap. If it doesn’t work, you can always drop it. But don’t dismiss it without having given it a shot.

So, first things first, what exactly is meditation? It is a practice of relaxing your mind, body and the spirit, voluntarily and consciously. Once you start doing it on a regular basis meditation can help you in many ways – it can improve your health, it can help you reach unprecedented levels of relaxation, it can improve your focus and concentration. It can also boost your performance at work by relaxing and rejuvenating your body and mind.

Even modern day medicine is slowly waking up to the advantages of meditation and a lot of people are advised to meditate by their physicians.

There are some myths and false ideas around the idea of meditation which need to be dispelled.

1. You don’t need to be in a special place to mediate. All you need is a quiet, comfortable place.

2. You can sit in any position that you find comfortable. You can even be lying down if that is what you want. Anything that relaxes you. But whatever you do keep your back straight and don’t fall asleep.

3. You don’t need a special time to mediate. Early in the morning when you are fully awake and before you start your daily routines and just before you go to sleep, after you have done your cores for the night are two best times though.

4. When you have achieved the position you want to meditate in, focus on your breathing. Slowly inhale and exhale. Relax your arms and keep your palms on your thighs. Focus your attention on the energy of your palms. Try to relax your eyes. You can keep them open or closed, whatever is more resting for you.

5. There is no ideal time period for meditation. You can start with as little as ten minutes and increase the duration, as and when you want to. People can mediate for hours at a stretch.

6. You have to make a habit out of meditation if you are seeking its benefits. Try to mediate at the same time everyday. How long you meditate is hardly important as long as you do it everyday.

In today’s world, where people have to deal with stress, work-related and otherwise on a daily basis, more and more people are switching to meditation to calm themselves and deal with various pressures of urban, daily life. It’s worth a try, if you have not tried it yet. It might change your life forever, and for the better!