| "It will take a few minutes to learn this stress- | | | | extent possible), and take four slow, deep breaths |
| busting meditation, but only sixty seconds to use | | | | through your nose, paying attention to your |
| it. Why not make it a regular part of your day?" | | | | breathing. |
| | | | Is Meditation This Easy? |
| Maybe learning to meditate intimidates you, and in | | | | You're not likey to get into a deep meditative |
| any case it's tough to find the time for daily | | | | state with this simple exercise. You will get |
| meditation. The solution to both problems is an | | | | benefits, though. These will almost certainly include |
| easy meditation you can learn right now, that will | | | | a clearer mind and a reduction in stress. |
| only take a minute to do each day. | | | | Try to develop a "trigger" for your meditation. |
| An Easy Meditation Technique | | | | You can do your four breaths when you get into |
| Breathing through your mouth expands your | | | | the car, for example, or right after lunch each |
| chest, but if you breath through your nose you'll | | | | day. A trigger is a place or time that reminds you, |
| notice how your abdomen extends. You see, | | | | so your meditation becomes a habit. |
| nose-breathing causes the diaphram to pull air to | | | | Some may say this isn't "real" meditation, but |
| the bottom of your lungs. This delivers a good | | | | there's nothing wrong with enjoying the relaxation |
| dose of oxygen into your bloodstream and brain. | | | | you'll get from this technique. You can always |
| It also tends to relax you. | | | | pursue deeper meditation later, if you wish. In the |
| Breathing through your nose is healthier, and it's | | | | meantime, remember that not everything has to |
| the basis of this one-minute meditation. You | | | | be difficult to be of value. Why not do an easy |
| simply close your eyes, let the tension go out of | | | | one-minute meditation right now? |
| your muscles, let go of your thoughts (to the | | | | |