8 Tips To Start Meditation

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With all the directions running through your head as you first begin to meditate, such as "calm your mind," "watch your breathing," and "keep your back straight," you could feel overburdened. Meditation shouldn't be a stressful activity.

Here are the top 8 things to consider for relieving stress and letting your practice develop naturally:

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1. Begin with brief sessions of five minutes
There is no requirement that you begin your practice with a lengthy 20-minute session. Trying to maintain a longer session when you are first starting out on your route can be stressful. When first beginning, this may seem harsh. When you're ready for longer meditation sessions, you can extend them up to ten minutes.

2. Stretch Initially
Spend some time stretching or practicing yoga before beginning your meditation session. You can do this to get your body ready for prolonged sitting in one position. It can even help to extend your back and roll your neck prior to increase your degree of comfort.

3. Use a Timer
By using a timer, you may avoid constantly checking the time during your meditation session. This eliminates a significant source of distraction from your practice. By setting a timer, you may unwind and relish the experience.

4. Eliminate Distractions
Leave your cell phone in another room, or better yet, turn it off. While meditating, you shouldn't have any distractions around you. The ideal meditation location is a space with a door you can close.

5. Don't Push It Too Far
When practiced properly, meditation should be calming, unwinding, and effortless. Observation is the only thing involved in meditation. There should be no effort involved, only mindful awareness of your breathing. So don't put too much effort into it.  

6. Establish a Daily Routine
You can create a habit that is simpler to maintain by meditating at the same time each day. You'll find yourself forgetting if you don't incorporate your practice into your regular schedule.

7. Unwind before beginning
Make sure you're in a tranquil setting and wearing comfortable attire. Before you begin, make sure your environment is comfortable and take a few slow, deep breaths.

8. Examine various forms of meditation
You can experiment with a dozen different methods, such as mantra and mindfulness meditation. To choose which one best meets your needs, try out many different varieties.