How to Meditate

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How to meditate

Meditation is often ridiculed and treated as a bunch of “mumbo jumbo”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mediation helps you relax and deal with everyday stress, improves brain function and makes you a healthier individual. Who doesn’t want that?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A comfortable place

Step 1

Begin by sitting down and getting comfortable. Being comfortable is the most important thing here, so pick something that works for you – the floor, the sofa, a bed, the bathtub or a nice patch of grass. Some people prefer to sit crossed-legged and that’s fine. But again, the most important thing is being comfortable.
Step 2

Close your eyes and relax.
Step 3

Quietly repeat a mantra to yourself. “Om” is an ancient mantra that is often used. If that doesn’t work for you, pick something else. You want a sound that vibrates and resounds through your body such as, “m” “n” or “ah”.
Step 4

While repeating the mantra, deeply breathe in and out. Take slow, long breaths.
Step 5

Don’t worry if other thoughts come creeping into your brain. Just push them aside and turn your focus back on your mantra and breathing.