The point of meditation is to make our mind quiet and at peace. It helps to stop all the stray thoughts which pass though our minds for a while and give it some rest. Ideally practicing simple ways to meditate should enable us to quiet our minds even in times when we are not meditating. It is not a simple thing to switch the mind off, but meditating helps a great deal.
One of the easiest meditation techniques to accomplish is to focus on the breathing. If you have ever taken any guided meditation lessons or listened to tapes or CD's of this type of session, they generally always start with the words "take a deep breath'. The reason for this is a deep breath will help you relax. Meditation has to take place when you are relaxed, so the more deep breaths you take, hopefully the more relaxed you will be.
Deep breathing is useful for relaxation even if you are not about to start meditating. We have all heard the words "take a breather", so taking a few deep breaths before any situation helps to calm you.
Simple meditation methods where breathing is the focal point, entails making use of the breath to release anxiety, worry or problems. A good exercise is to inhale through either the mouth or nose and when you exhale, imaging you are exhaling out of the tips of your fingers or soles of the feet. At the same time as you visualize this, also visualize that all toxins, worries and anxiety are being released with the exhalation.
Training your breath to be the focus of your attention can be accomplished by shallow and controlled breathing, Imagine at the same time that there is a feather on your chin or nose and you are not supposed to disturb it. The more focus you have on your breath, the more easily you will be able to find a meditative state.
You need to take whatever time you can out of your day and practice these breathing exercises whenever you have to opportunity. There are no fixed rules, do it when you go to bed at night or when you wake in the morning or both. Whatever makes you feel better!
One of the easiest meditation techniques to accomplish is to focus on the breathing. If you have ever taken any guided meditation lessons or listened to tapes or CD's of this type of session, they generally always start with the words "take a deep breath'. The reason for this is a deep breath will help you relax. Meditation has to take place when you are relaxed, so the more deep breaths you take, hopefully the more relaxed you will be.
Deep breathing is useful for relaxation even if you are not about to start meditating. We have all heard the words "take a breather", so taking a few deep breaths before any situation helps to calm you.
Simple meditation methods where breathing is the focal point, entails making use of the breath to release anxiety, worry or problems. A good exercise is to inhale through either the mouth or nose and when you exhale, imaging you are exhaling out of the tips of your fingers or soles of the feet. At the same time as you visualize this, also visualize that all toxins, worries and anxiety are being released with the exhalation.
Training your breath to be the focus of your attention can be accomplished by shallow and controlled breathing, Imagine at the same time that there is a feather on your chin or nose and you are not supposed to disturb it. The more focus you have on your breath, the more easily you will be able to find a meditative state.
You need to take whatever time you can out of your day and practice these breathing exercises whenever you have to opportunity. There are no fixed rules, do it when you go to bed at night or when you wake in the morning or both. Whatever makes you feel better!
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