Meditation
The goal of meditation is to focus and quiet your mind, eventually reaching a higher level of awareness and inner calm. It may come as a surprise to learn that you can meditate anywhere and at any time, allowing yourself to access a sense of tranquility and peace no matter what's going on around you.
How to Meditate
Choose a peaceful environment. Meditation should be practiced somewhere calm and peaceful. This will enable you to focus exclusively on the task at hand and avoid bombarding your mind with outside stimulation.
Decide how long you want to meditate for. Before you begin, you should decide how long you are going to meditate for. While many seasoned meditators recommend twenty minute sessions twice a day, beginners can start out doing as little as five minutes, once a day.
Sit in a comfortable position and follow your breathing. Breathing meditation is a great place to start your practice. Pick a spot above your navel and focus on that spot with your mind. Become aware of the rising and falling of your abdomen as you breathe in and out. Don't make a conscious effort to change your breathing patterns, just breathe normally.
Continue this practice daily.
Decide how long you want to meditate for. Before you begin, you should decide how long you are going to meditate for. While many seasoned meditators recommend twenty minute sessions twice a day, beginners can start out doing as little as five minutes, once a day.
Sit in a comfortable position and follow your breathing. Breathing meditation is a great place to start your practice. Pick a spot above your navel and focus on that spot with your mind. Become aware of the rising and falling of your abdomen as you breathe in and out. Don't make a conscious effort to change your breathing patterns, just breathe normally.
Continue this practice daily.
Practice Mindfulness in Your Everyday Life
Try to become more aware of your body's movements and how you feel in the present moment. This is living mindfully.
