PART 1: How to Meditate for Beginners.
Preparing for Meditation.
The benefits of meditation are always announced by those who practice it daily or regularly. People have different reasons for the desire to meditate: to silence a restless mind, to know themselves better, to find silence and truth about themselves, to force themselves to stay in meditation or connect with faith. Whatever the reason for wanting to start this skill, it can be frustrating not knowing how to start and how to stay motivated.
An aromatic candle, a bouquet, or incense can add a special touch and enhance your meditation experience.
Dim or turn off the lights to focus more.
- Use a meditation pillow. These pillows are known as zafus. The zafu is a circular pillow that allows you to sit on the floor when meditating. Because it has no recoil, unlike a chair, it won’t let go of your back and lose focus on energy. If you don’t have zafu, any old pillow or cushion will help you stay in pain for a longer period when sitting cross-legged.
If you find that sitting without leaning on a backrest causes back pain, feel free to use a chair. Try to be present on the body and maintain an upright posture as long as you feel comfortable, then lean back in the chair until you are ready to resume the previous posture.
- Wear comfortable clothing. It’s not good to wear something that will take you out of your meditative state, so avoid tight clothing, such as jeans or tights. Think about what you can use to exercise or sleep - these types of clothing, loose and allow sweat, are the best option.
- Pick a time if you are comfortable. If you are more accustomed to meditation, you can use it to calm down when you feel anxious or overly anxious. It’s hard to be focused in the beginning if you’re a beginner until you find yourself in an appropriate frame of mind. So, in the beginning, meditate when you are relaxed - perhaps as soon as waking up or after hours.
Remove any distractions you remember before sitting down to meditate. Have a snack if you’re hungry, use the bathroom if you need to, and so on.
- Have an alarm nearby. It’s good to make sure the meditation practice lasts an adequate amount of time, but at the same time, it’s not legal to interrupt your concentration to look at the time. Set an alarm as long as you want to meditate - be it ten minutes or an hour. Your phone may come with an alarm, or if you can find websites and apps that do the job.
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PART 2: How to Meditate for Beginners
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