How to Meditate for Ten Minutes or Less

Many of us find ourselves rushed most of the time. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to take periodic, short breaks from our busy activities to relax?

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Find a location. Look for a quiet place. Trees and vegetation are preferred and running water or ocean is also desirable. Choose a place without wind.

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   Sit down. Sitting should be comfortable. Your body should be relaxed. There should be no movement.

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   Close your eyes or unfocus. Limit visual distractions. Unfocusing is to stare at an object and focus beyond it.

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   Feel your body. Slow your breathing, sense your muscles, limbs, and legs. Sense yourself as calm and relaxed. Continue to breathe slowly.

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   Visualize. Imagine a beautiful location. While there allow yourself to wander about. Describe to yourself what you are doing.

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   After performing two or three actions in your imaginary place, open or unfocus your eyes. Describe your experience to yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice this activity a few minutes each day. Keep a journal describing your visualizations.

[paulsbabygirl]

on 5/7/2009 great article, thanks for the tips, If only I could get away from the kids for a moment to do this!

[shenandoah]

on 4/4/2009 Your images are phenomenal!

[elyria]

on 2/4/2009 I'd like to do it at least once every day!

[stlScout]

on 1/7/2009 Thanks, it's a nice reminder.

[MI-Sandi]

on 1/4/2009 5* Ahhh, I got real relaxed just reading this.