| Meditation is pure bliss. Ask anyone who has | | | | tension felt in your body... and any thought that |
| incorporated meditation into their daily routine and | | | | appears. Let everything go and simply focus on |
| they'll tell you the same thing. If you haven't yet | | | | your breathing. Continue to take long, slow, deep |
| discovered the rich benefits of regular meditation | | | | breaths -- in and out -- in a consistent rhythm. |
| yourself, this article is for you. It's a simple | | | | 5. Know Your Target. Aim to discover a new level |
| Meditation How To Guide so you can get started | | | | of relaxation through meditation. Strive to reach a |
| today. | | | | new level where you are at complete peace |
| 1. Find Peace. To find peace within through | | | | where you feel pure bliss. Your mission through |
| meditation requires that you begin with a peaceful, | | | | meditation is to experience complete freedom. |
| quiet place in which to enjoy the process. You | | | | Mentally, physically and spiritually -- you want to |
| want somewhere you can call your own for at | | | | be free of any thoughts or resistance of any kind. |
| least the next 15 to 20 minutes. Locate a private | | | | As you notice thoughts entering your |
| place away from as much noise as possible. | | | | consciousness when your mind wanders, gently |
| If you can hear neighborhood kids playing... dogs | | | | release each thought as it comes. Don't dwell on it |
| barking... and traffic zooming by.... you need to get | | | | or think about it even for a moment. Doing so |
| away from that as much as possible. The more | | | | energizes the thought and takes you away from |
| peaceful, calm and serene your environment, the | | | | your bliss. Simply let it go. And don't think about it |
| easier it is to relax on a deeper level and get the | | | | anymore. Get back to the moment and enjoy the |
| full benefit of your meditation. | | | | peaceful, pleasurable state of complete freedom. |
| Your meditative environment may be indoors or | | | | 6. Focus on Breathing. Breathing is the key |
| outdoors. Wherever it is, you want to get away | | | | meditation how to tip. Deep, slow, methodical |
| from the hustle and bustle, environmental noise, | | | | breaths are what enable you to completely relax. |
| and the nonstop chatter that's going on externally | | | | Deep breathing is a wonderful tool that can be |
| and even internally within your own mind. | | | | used anytime. Whenever you're stressed, simply |
| 2. Get Comfortable. Now that you found a | | | | take a few deep breaths. Instantly, you'll feel |
| location, the next step of your 'meditation how to' | | | | better, lighter, and less-burdened by negative |
| is to get comfortable there. By this I mean that | | | | thoughts. Deep breathing has a way of calming |
| you should be wearing loose fitting clothing, | | | | the mind, while energizing the body with oxygen. |
| something that you're totally at ease in. | | | | But there's another great benefit of deep |
| So if you're wearing a shirt and tie with jacket for | | | | breathing during meditation and that is -- it gives |
| example, you want to remove the jacket and | | | | you something to focus upon. For most of our |
| take off the tie and possibly loosen your shirt and | | | | waking hours, we tend to be thinking about so |
| roll up the sleeves. Maximum comfort is important | | | | many different things that to suddenly think of |
| here because anything less will distract you at | | | | "nothing" is challenging. It's a difficult task for most |
| some point and draw your focus away from the | | | | people he first time they try to quiet their mind in |
| meditation itself. | | | | order to hold no thoughts. |
| In addition to wearing comfortable clothing, find a | | | | Naturally, the tendency is to focus on something |
| reasonably comfortable chair. Now keep in mind | | | | the mind is used to. So it gravitates towards |
| that you only need 15 to 20 minutes for a | | | | anything it can get hold of. So give your mind |
| highly-effective meditation, although you can gain | | | | something to focus on that will serve you well; |
| benefit from shorter or longer sessions too. But | | | | your pattern of breath. |
| for those 15 to 20 minutes, you want to | | | | As you begin to relax, focus on your breathing. |
| experience as much comfort and joy as possible. | | | | Breathe in deeply... hold your breath for a few |
| 3. Assume The Position. Now it's time to move | | | | seconds... and breathe out again. Then repeat this |
| this 'meditation how to' into action. Take a seat in | | | | cycle a number of times, focusing on filling your |
| your chair, keeping your back straight and upright. | | | | lungs with life-giving oxygen as you inhale and |
| Relax your body and allow it to be at ease as | | | | releasing every thought as you exhale. |
| much as possible. | | | | 7. Quiet The Mind. While meditating, you don't |
| Some people prefer to lie down, while others | | | | have to be striving to accomplish something or |
| (usually long-term enthusiasts) like to sit on a | | | | get something done. One of the great advantages |
| cushion on the floor during meditation. Whatever | | | | of meditation is to separate yourself from the |
| works best for you is the way to go. But a word | | | | daily onslaught of activity. |
| of caution is necessary here. If you tend to fall | | | | Simply relax and enjoy the moment. There's no |
| asleep while you're lying in a horizontal position -- | | | | need to work on your aspirations at this moment |
| don't do it. Settle on the chair option instead. You | | | | in time. Initially at least, you want to be free of |
| want to get deeply relaxed while still remaining | | | | any thoughts. As you reach that level, you may |
| awake during your meditation. Falling asleep | | | | then choose to turn it into a visualization |
| defeats the purpose. | | | | meditation. That's where you envision a specific |
| 4. Relax. For maximum benefit, it's important to | | | | goal. |
| relax as much as possible during your meditation | | | | But your initial purpose at least is to become |
| session. Close your eyes. Breathe in deeply and | | | | "thought free". It's the ultimate freedom. Striving |
| slowly. Take in plenty of oxygen as you inhale. | | | | for this target raises your vibration. You'll enjoy |
| And as you exhale, release everything that you're | | | | feeling lighter, more energized and more a live. It |
| holding onto; all your cares and concerns. Just let it | | | | puts you back into the flow of life where you |
| go. As you release each breath, let go of any | | | | begin to attract more of what you want. |