Things You'll Need:
- Peaceful Music
- <br>Candles (Scented or Unscented)
- <br>Incense (not necessary with scented candles)
- <br>Comfortable Place to Sit
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Step 1
Find a comfortable, quiet place for your meditation. The floor with a comfortable pillow is a great place to sit.
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Step 2
Light your favorite candles and incense (if you like), play a peaceful CD and dim the lights in the room. There are many compilation CDs on the market that are designed specifically for meditation.
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Step 3
Sit in your comfortable spot, Indian-style, with your hands resting on your knees facing upward. Touch the tip of your thumb and middle finger together on each hand while allow them to rest on your knees.
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Step 4
Close your eyes and begin relaxing your muscles, beginning at the top of your head and moving to your toes. As you visualize each area becoming relaxed, gently breathe in and out deeply. As you breathe out, feel the stress leave that area of your body.
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Step 5
Once you have relaxed all of your body, continue to breathe deeply and slowly while listening to the peaceful music playing in the background. Focus on the sounds of the music and nothing else.
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Step 6
Continue to follow the deep breathing technique for 15 to 20 minutes or until you begin to lose concentration of the music. When you are ready to stop meditation, begin to slowly awaken you mind and body, then open your eyes.
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Step 7
Sit quietly for 1 to 2 minutes while your body readjusts to the surrounding environment. Once you're ready, stand up, blow out the candles and turn off the music.
