It has been said that throught meditation, you are able to calm not anly your
body but your as well. It may sound too difficults to try, however, there
are ways to make meditation as simple as possible. This article for those who
are hasitant to meditate because of the perception that meditation is a
diffucult process. It may be true that in order to perfect your meditation
skills you need to practice it for years, however, you can still begin with the
simolest relaxation techniques. This will surely make you fell better, your
brain relaxed a little and your whole being is rejuvenated.
Meditation is a good way to reduce stress; and as you all know, we can think
better if we are not stressed. As many researches have pointed out, you can
suffer from brain damage if you are exposed to constant stress. Now, isn't
meditation just the right boost to your brain power?
Trought meditation, your concentration will be strengthened, thus you can fully
focus an any mental activity that you are working on. So you should learn to
control your mind and use it efficiently for your own goals, do this by starting
with breath techniques moving further to simple meditation.
Breath watching
Find a spot where you can sit and relax comfortably. There, give close attention
to your breathing for a few seconds. Basically, you just have to clear your mind
for a moment and have a quiet time on your own. Here are a few tips to assist
you.
1) Find your spot
Since you are anly a beginner, you may want to find a quiet place where you can
meditate. As you became more expert in meditation, you will notice that you can
already meditate anywhere you want to. For the mean time, find a spot where you
can feel at peace.
2) Be comfortable
Look for your position which will keep you at ease but not asleep. For most
people, crossing their legs is their meditation position. If you are the kind of
person who can lie down without falling asleep, you may also try lying down for
this may be your most comfortable position. Just keep yourself perfectly still
and comfortable but not asleep - this should be your meditation position.
3) Let Go of the Tension
Observe which part of your body is most tensed. You should learn how to tense up
those parts and then release the tension in such part. You may experience the
release as your body begins to be drained from all the tension. If you repeat
the process, you will later on learn how to relax easily.
4) Breathe properly
Breathe properly through your nose. In doing so, the air can easily pass through
your lungs. You may notice that your diaphragm, abdomen and chest expand more
when you breathe through your nose. This is how you should breathe.
5) Pay attention
There may be instances when your mind may be disturbed by other thoughts, but
you should always remind yourself to go back into paying special attention to
your breathing.With constant reminder, the thoughts that may bisturb you will
soon fade away.
You may want to perform this meditation for at least five minutes. And then as
you practice it more and more each day, you may want to perform it for a longer
time. You should then be able to realize that these meditations can really help
you clear your mind and increase your focus. By feeling better, your brain also
performs better.
