Meditation For Starters

Meditation For Starters

Relaxation isn't just about peace of mind or enjoying a hobby. Relaxation is a process that decreases the wear and tear of life's challenges on your mind and body. Whether you have a lot of stress in your life, or you've got it under control, you can benefit from meditation. Learning basic meditation techniques isn't hard.

There are more than enough sources of stress in the world nowadays. As the old saying goes, "there's no need to look for trouble because trouble will find you all on its own". All of us have troubles and worries, along with all these stresses. Few of us even have time to sit back and relax.

Basic Meditation Technique

This technique will allow you to focus on your breath to develop an unconscious connection to yourself. The positive feelings of relaxation and peace will be established within you, and you will be able to retrieve these feelings anytime you like. Do not rush this process or hold unrealistic expectations of instant results. It takes time to train the mind to exercise basic control of thoughts.

Level 1:
The first stage of meditation is actually a technique in concentration. Once relaxed, focus on your breath for a few minutes. After you find yourself completely relaxed and at ease, focus on the sounds around you. Try not to form thoughts about the sounds, rather, just listen and let your mind flow through the sounds without clarification or judgment. Do this exercise for 15-20 minutes at a time, releasing your attention to the sounds and focusing on your breath as you begin to be more aware of your body. Give yourself some time. Learning to control your thoughts is like building up a new muscle.

Level 2:
The second level focuses on your imagination and visualization skills. After going through the relaxation process and placing yourself in a comfortable position, focus on your breath for a few minutes until you are completely relaxed and centered. You are now going to create a scene of your favorite place. This place may exist in reality, or only in your mind. Take the time to carefully build a detailed image of this place, where you can feel the air, hear the sounds, and be aware of the scents surrounding you. Spend time in this place as often as needed in meditation until you can quickly and clearly call upon this imagery effortlessly. Those feelings of well-being, joy, peace, and happiness will be associated with that place.

Level 3:
The third level focuses on a structured thought, such as a favorite saying or aphorism. There are many to choose from. Use one that will make you think of numerous possibilities. Unlike previous exercises, you are now going to let your thoughts flow. Follow these thoughts through imagery, feelings, and awareness until you know that you have absorbed the meaning of this aphorism thoroughly. What will surprise you is the depth and breadth of understanding an even simple saying can produce.

Using these methods will open you to a world of relaxation, thought management, directional focus, and a deeper understanding of yourself. More importantly, you'll learn acceptance. By focusing on the breath as you develop your meditation and concentration skills, you will begin to unconsciously associate these peaceful and relaxed feelings with the control of your breath. When you are faced with a stressful situation, you can call up these feelings by simply slowing your breath and consciously relaxing your muscles.

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