Everyone today experiences stress in one form or another and many turn to meditation to help them. This has been practised for hundreds of years and it can provide some amazing benefits for a person. It helps a person to de-stress and increases their well being. Anyone who wants to do this themselves can follow these tips on how to meditate for beginners.
Find somewhere quiet where you can start to meditate without any distractions. This is important as in order to meditate a person needs peace and quiet. You might find that there is a good place in your house or garden to do this.
When you have done this either sit or lay down in a position that suits you. Start to relax each part of your body whilst slowing down your breaths. At first this may feel strange, but it will soon seem normal.
Then slow down your breathing as much as you can, do not hold your breathe to do this though. Take notice of how long each breath takes by counting each one up to 5 or seven. Be aware of this and how you are relaxing more with each further breath.
Now it is time to put your focus onto something, aim for a pleasant noise you might be able to hear. Cut everything else out of your mind and remain focused. You will find that at first this takes a while, but you will be able to master this step. Do this for as long as you wish and you will find that you emerge feeling refreshed and energetic.
Now that you have some tips on how to meditate for beginners you will most likely want to try out what you have learned. Don’t be too downhearted if you cannot do all of this at first, as it will take while. Just know that the more that you practise the more successful you will be. Then allow yourself to drift off.
