How to Start your Meditation Routine?
Most people talk about doing Meditation but very afew know how to actually do meditation. Ideally meditation if done during theearly morning hours can help alot. Even though Ideally speaking there is no set time for you to meditate, the best time to meditate is “Amrit Vela” i.e. 4 a.m. in the wee hours of the morning. That is the time you can feel most close to nature with birds chirping in the early hours, and you can witness yourself as a soul and connect to the supreme soul.
At the same time, it is all up to your convenience and comfort, the time, place and posture of your meditation session. The most common and the most liked posture is to sit in an upright position and close your eyes. You must be at a place where there will be no disturbance during your session. With a morning meditation session, you will get a new direction for your day and feel confident, energetic and peaceful with your being.
To attain a thoughtless level of the meditative state, it may take you a long time, but you have to start slowly and gradually. You can go in for guided meditation, or just by yourself most suitably the way you feel is ideal for you. The idea is to have patience and also reach a thoughtless state.
Here are some advantages of meditation which can indeed help you to lead a stress-free life and add life to your years:
• Of course, if you meditate, you are bound to feel less stressed as you go about your daily routine.
• There will be lesser instances of anxiety and depression since your meditation routine will relax your mind and you will have a more positive take on things.
• Only devoting a few minutes on a regular basis can work wonders for you. I have experienced all these things myself
Starting a meditating session on a daily basis may seem to eat up on your already busy and hectic morning chores. But believe me, it will be the most relaxed time of the day that will pull you through your jobs and give you the energy you need to meet daily challenges. But here comes the main question how to do meditation. Here are some helpful points that can get you started.
How to Meditate?
Space
Space is a critical aspect of meditation. You have to create such a space that is quiet, and it has to be without any distractions. Your position or posture has to be relaxed completely. You can do it on a chair or the floor if you are comfortable.
Start early
If it is possible, find out a way to meditate early morning. This way, it is made sure that your mediation is done and you shall not get distracted by any confusions occurring throughout the day.
Prioritize
If you think that it is not possible for you to meditate in the morning, then do remember to make it the one priority on your “to-do list.” Keep reminding yourself that there is nothing more important to you that your health. If your mind is healthy, you will stay active throughout!
Concentrate on your Breathing
You have to focus on your breath and observe it while it goes in and out of your body. Take deep breaths in and out of your body and concentrate on them. You will feel that your head is becoming lighter. Your mind will not be still, but it is ok. Try to calm it and just watch your thoughts carefully. Become a spectator to your mind.
Set Small Goals
Start with setting small goals. Meditate for just 5 or 10 minutes in the beginning and then gradually increase the time. You will feel that you are enjoying every bit of it. Then when you feel you are ready, increase the time to as much as you want to.
Do not Judge your meditation
We all tend to judge ourselves on every activity we do, but when it comes to meditation, you must not do the similar thing. There is nothing known as “good” or “bad” meditation. In mediation, only two things matter: were you distracted during your session, or you kept your distractions out of your mind. If you keep telling yourself that you were not good at it, then all the motivation to do mediation will fade away. There will never be a problem in mediation if you understand the real purpose of it.
Guided Meditation
There are many ways to meditate. I started my routine by guided meditation by going to a meditation guru or someone who has knowledge of doing. One other way is to watch videos available online and that can get you started . They are just the right way for beginners to start this beautiful communion with the supreme soul. You can even try that out or anything that you are comfortable at. But what ever you do dont forget the advantages of meditation.
Remember the Advantages of Meditation
After your every session – do take out some time to ponder how you feel – mentally, physically and emotionally. The moment you realize a connection between feeling good and your meditation routine, the easier it shall become for you to sit and practice meditation on a daily basis.
Wish you a blissful meditating experience! Hope with this, you will get a pump to start your meditation routine. Believe me, try it and your life will become a blissful experience.
