Our top tips for getting started with meditation

 Our top tips for getting started with meditation

Our top tips for getting started with meditation


Meditation is a healthy habit and full of benefits. Practicing it can lower stress levels, improve concentration, boost your mood, and reconnect you to the world around you. But it's not necessarily easy at first. While sitting in silence may seem like the only criterion, meditation is an activity that requires a lot of diligence to be done well, and that should be practiced starting from the basics.

If you want to start this practice, this article is perfect to start with. Click to find out the steps, what to do before, during, and after meditation to make the most of your time, and help you continuously improve.

Before meditating

Here are a few things to prepare yourself before you even start the meditation practice:

Remember that anyone can meditate

It will be harder and more stressful to meditate if you already think you're not going to make it. Meditation is accessible to everyone, remember that!

Set aside for a moment

Choose a time in your day to constantly have a moment to meditate. Try to make this moment a routine.

Try first thing in the morning

While it's important to be consistent, many experts say that the morning is often a more effective time to meditate.

Get rid of your expectations

Many people have expectations regarding meditation and what it would entail. Yet, this works differently on each person. Do not think that you will have the level of a monk directly.

Choose a place to meditate

Choose a corner of your home that you can use to do your meditation. Opting for the same place each time can make you associate the place with a space of tranquility and relaxation.

Turn off your phone

Phones (or any other technological device) are a constant distraction. Unless you need it for your meditation, try to get away from the modern world until you're done.

Find the perfect position

While we see many people meditating cross-legged, this position may not be comfortable for everyone. Find the position in which you feel comfortable, preferably sitting.

During meditation

Not knowing what to do when meditating is common. Learn what the meditation focus point is, how to focus during meditation

Evaluate how you feel

How does your body feel when you start meditation? And your mind? Take note of the emotions that are going through you and tell yourself that there is no problem with feeling this way.

Start on a short term

Even if you think that meditation should last a long time, it is something that comes with time. Start with 2 minutes and, little by little, increase the duration.

Focus on your breath

Try to clear your mind and focus only on your breathing, counting the time you inhale and exhale and focusing on the movement of your rib cage.

It's not about having an empty mind

It's common for your mind to wander around during your meditation, and that's totally normal. Feelings, thoughts, and memories come back when you relax.

Be indulgent with your emotions

Don't get frustrated when you see that you can't stay focused on your breath all the time. Acknowledge your emotions, but don't judge them.

Do the vacuum again

After letting your mind wander, come back to your breathing.

Make a point at the end

After you have completed your meditation time, start by becoming aware of the things around you. Listen to the sounds, look around, and take stock of how you feel physically and mentally.

Be patient

Meditation is not a practice that you will be good at from the start. It takes time, practice, and a lot of patience.

Stick to your schedule

You will not be able to improve in meditation if you do not practice regularly. To do this, you need to make it a daily activity, trying to meditate every day at the same time.

Increase the time

With practice, you will improve and be able to increase the time of your meditations. Start with 2 minutes and then increase the duration little by little.

Discover other hotspots

While focusing on your breathing is the most common way, there are other things you can try if it works for you. For example, by focusing on sounds, lights or energy.

Be indulgent with yourself

Meditating is not easy. It takes a lot of time and practice to get your mind used to it. But don't give up, the rewards are worth it.

Be mindful even when you are not meditating 

Mindfulness simply means that we are attentive to the things around us (or how we feel from the inside). As if you were coming out of autopilot mode. If you are looking to focus on what you see, hear, touch, it will help your meditation practice.

CONCLUSION:

Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, with roots in various spiritual and religious traditions. In today’s fast-paced world, many people are turning to meditation as a way to find peace, clarity, and relaxation in their lives. In this essay, we will explore the benefits of meditation, different techniques that can be used, and how incorporating meditation into your daily routine can have a positive impact on your overall well-being.