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Step 1
First, find a relaxing place with no distractions. Ease your mind of any worry or stress from your day. Lighting incense or candles may be beneficial to people with a heightened olfactory sense. Once you are in a comfortable setting, sit on a pillow with good posture. Being comfortable is important in meditation, however staying awake is key.
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Step 2
Close your eyes and take a big deep breath in through your nose, while focusing on the airflow. Exhale and release any tension you may have. Take a few moments to focus on this repeated breathing exercise until your mind is clear.
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Step 3
If any thoughts sneak into your mind, do not fight them. This often causes more thoughts and leads to a busy mind. Instead, pay attention to the feeling of the air starting in your nose and traveling to your lungs.
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Step 4
With each inhale breathe in more of what you want more of while releasing any negative thoughts or energy during each exhale. Practice makes perfect, so continue this practice daily for about fifteen minutes each time.
Comments
martinrojas said
on 11/2/2009 Very useful. I recommend and give this 5*
evgnspaces said
on 5/6/2009 Meditation is a needed activity in these stressful times.
mpodlesny said
on 12/30/2008 thanks for the advice!
Rachellewms said
on 12/29/2008 I'm really making an effort to learn about meditation techniques. Thank you so much for sharing. :)