Guide to Meditate for Beginners
Meditation is one of the oldest ways to be healthy. It holds great significance in every religion. However, meditating is not very easy. Many people try and fail to meditate. In this guide on “how to meditate for beginners”, you can learn mediating in just a few steps.
The benefits of meditation
Meditation is known widely across the globe for its benefits. Meditation for anxiety and meditation for sleep are some of the most searched forms of meditation. Let’s look at the benefits of meditation.
- Lower stress level
- Induces a sense of calmness
- Improves sleep
- Balances emotions
- Brings freshness
How to meditate in 6 steps
I have tried meditating and failed several times. But I didn’t give up and now I meditate daily. So the ultimate mantra of mastering meditation is trying again and again. If you are starting your podcast journey, here are 6 steps to learning to meditate for beginners.
1. Set aside some time
We all are engaged in a hectic life, and we have a habit of procrastinating. We think of starting meditation tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes. But the most important thing is to start and for that, you first need to set aside some time.
It’s not necessary to start with enough time. But start with just 10 minutes and then try to take it to 20 minutes gradually. it is best to start your day with meditation as it can fill you with positive energy and freshness for the day.
2. Find a comfortable place
Now that you have decided on a time, it’s time to search for a place for yourself. Get a comfortable place where you feel relaxed. But also ensure that you can be upright and maintain a good posture. Also, no special equipment is required. Just sit with your legs crossed on the floor or a good yoga mat, towel, or even a rug.
You do not need any specialist equipment; you just need somewhere to sit that is comfortable and warm. Some people even do meditation on a sofa or chair to maintain an upright posture.
3. Bring mindfulness into meditation
The best way to warm up for meditation is by being mindful. Mindfulness can be achieved by consciously being aware of your senses. After getting a comfortable place and the right posture close your eyes and try to focus on the moment. Notice what things around you feel, how they smell and what are the tastes in your mouth. Mindfulness can help you feel more connected with your body and lighten your head.
4. Start your meditation
Mindfulness must have landed your calmness. Now, it’s time to start meditating. Close your eyes and slowly breathe in, hold your breath for sometime, and then breathe out. Repeat this for around 20 minutes. Keep your focus on the body movement during the breath circulation. Moreover, you can also speak “breathe in” while breathing in and “breathe out” during breathing out.
5. The challenge of focusing the mind
The mind is always wandering and jumping from one thought to another. And this is a very natural thing. In mediation, getting your mind to stay on one thing is a challenge. You fail multiple times but keep practicing. One of the most recommended ways of focusing is to watch the movement of a fish. When you have control over your mind, you can shift your mind back to breathing.
6. Bring your meditation to a close
The ending of the meditation is also one of the important things. Ensure not to abruptly end it. When you think it’s time to stop. Slowly stop repeating the words. Focus on the breath but be in the same position and when you are ready, slowly open your eyes. Stay seated and feel the calmness for a few minutes and then get up slowly.
The Bottom Line
“Practice makes a man perfect”; we all have heard this saying at one point in time. And it holds true in learning meditation too. It is one of the most challenging exercises, as it is an exercise of mind. Chakra meditation is one of the most popular forms of meditation for beginners, and you can start with the tips and steps given in the blog.
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