A guide to meditation for beginners
ONE of the finest methods to better understand yourself and become the best version of yourself is through meditation.
Focused concentration, a peaceful mind, relaxation, rejuvenation, improved inner strength and the capacity to maintain emotional equilibrium even in stressful conditions are just a few of the many advantages. This age-old practice can also help with diseases like PTSD, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as depression and anxiety.
You need a little bit of direction to incorporate meditation into your everyday practice.
Tips to get started with your meditation practice
Meditation involves ceasing all activity and letting go of all effort in order to unwind in one's actual essence.
Here are some helpful pointers to keep you motivated and help you live a happy, stress-free life.
Don’t set any expectations Meditation isn’t a quick fix. It'll take effort and time to reap the benefits. The idea is to stop resisting your thoughts and embrace them as they come. You may notice things occurring around you, different types of sensations in the body, or possibly judging others or yourself.
These are natural responses similar to breathing.
When such things happen, notice the thoughts and then take a moment to pause. Let go of what was distracting you and reopen your attention. Then, slowly bring the attention back to your breath and land again.
Find an appropriate time
The ideal time for meditation is when you can make it work.
Be comfortable
While you may have seen people meditating in the lotus position, it’s not necessary that you should do the same. It would be best if you got into a position you can hold for long. Keep your practice going
Keep experimenting with different strategies until you discover the one that works for you. You’ll know it’s working when you start to experience more joy, peace, compassion and love.