Meditation For Beginners Does Not Have To Be Stressful
Meditation for beginners guide. For many of you, just the word 'meditation' may cause anxiety. I know it did for me. When I started, I could not meditate for beans. I just couldn't stop thinking. Every time I tried to meditate, all kinds of things kept going through my mind. Stuff I wouldn't even think of normally. Plus, I thought about all the things I should be doing. I'd make a list for things to do, planning my next dinner party and so on. Being an extremely active person, sitting calmly for 20 minutes without thinking was unimaginable. To be without thought was to be sound asleep for me. If you have the same problems, don't give up, this is normal for anyone learning to meditate. Perhaps what is driving you on is the benefits of meditation such as:
For more benefits go to benefits of meditation. Meditating Problems In Meditation For BeginnersYou may have tried to meditate unsuccessfully once or twice. I know it sounds easy to just sit down and clear your mind for twenty minutes. But if you are like me, even 2 minutes felt like two hours. Do not be discouraged, this is a normal experience for those trying to learn to meditate. Put all of your pressures and duties aside, shut off your phone. then sit back and enjoy this simple exercise to help you calm down. Listen to the sounds of waves and imagine you are on a tropical island. Besides sitting quietly with no thoughts going through your mind, there is another way, a much easier way to learn how to meditate. You can simply do an active form of meditation. Active Meditation Is The Best Meditation For Beginners
Don't believe that the only form of meditation is done by sitting still. Doing something that you love and give your full attention to can be a form of meditation.
If you have a run-away mind like I had, an active form of meditation will probably be easier for you to begin. In an active form of meditation, your mind does not have to be completely quiet. Some of you may be thinking, "Yay". While being active, you are concentrating on something you love to do. By keeping your mind on one thing, you are helping your powers of focus and concentration. I'm sure you'll agree that this is much easier than thinking about nothing. Now, one of the most common forms of active meditation is walking meditation and you can learn about it at
mindful meditation
When you walk, feel the ground under your feet as you place each foot down and also feel the muscles in your legs as you move them forward. Co-ordinate your step with your breath, so each step takes the time of one breath. As you are doing the walking meditation, the only thing that is important in your life is the step you are taking at that moment. Make each step as smoothly and calmly as you can. Keep your mind totally on the step you are taking, one step at a time. In the beginning of this active meditation for beginners, your mind may wander. When you notice that it has, bring your attention back to the step you are taking. Once you get the hang of it you will be in a beautiful, calm and blissful state. The important thing is to enjoy your meditation, so start out slowly. In the beginning, try meditating for only 2-5 minutes, then build this up over time. Other Active MeditationsPerhaps you have a hobby such as gardening, or playing tennis, or dancing. When you are doing what you are passionate about, you only concentrate on what you are doing. For example, when gardening feel how the soil feels in your hands, concentrate on each tiny seed you are planting. If you are active in some sport such as tennis, feel how the racket feels in your hand and the impact in your arm as racket meets ball. You cannot think about anything while playing tennis otherwise you will miss the shot. When you are dancing feel how each part of your body (arms, legs, head, hands, feet) moves to the music, how you feel as you listen to the beat of the music and so on. Whatever it is that you are doing, keep your attention totally on what you are doing. Use all your senses to keep you focused in the moment.
Meditation For Beginners Daily Exercise
Here is another daily meditation for beginners exercise: as you go through your daily life, try and keep your attention on your brow chakra, located at the center of your forehead. Also try to keep your focus soft, instead of looking at one thing that is straight in front, use your periphery vision to see 180 degrees. Try it now, when you are doing it correctly you will find that your mind is immediately calm. When you start practicing today, you will see that your life can become a living meditation and every moment becomes special and joyful. It may take a lot of effort in the beginning. Keep trying, the rewards are well worth it. Return to benefits of meditation from this meditation for beginners page | Home |Sitemap |God |Online Counseling |Spiritual Chat |My Hearing Voices Story |Contact |Building A Website |Privacy Policy
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