It seems like so many people are learning meditation these days, but why should you? At one time, it was only followers of spiritual practices such as yoga or Buddhism that were meditating. But now, even doctors recommend it for stress relief and overall health improvement.
There are many research studies out which show the benefits of learning meditation for relieving stress. By meditating and relaxing your breathing, you actually slow down your nervous system. Your whole body and your mind as well relax as a result. With regular meditation, symptoms such as high blood pressure have been shown to improve.
But making the decision to meditate is just the beginning. How do you learn? Once you start doing a bit of research, you will find that there are an overwhelming number of meditation forms to choose from. Information can come from books or you can attend a seminar or workshop. And some of these are days long- not easy to fit around your work schedule!
A very simple way to start meditating is by breathing, something you were doing anyway. In this case, you want to try breathing slowly and deeply but naturally. Try to imagine that you are breathing into your stomach rather than your lungs. Every time you breathe in and out, count one. When you reach ten, just start all over again.
Generally, people will tell you that you need to empty your mind for meditation. But this is extremely difficult to do at first. Counting breaths will give your mind something to do but does not take away from the ability to relax. Breathing deeply in this manner also will help you to relax your mind and body.
Of course, as with many things, the instructions are simple but not as easy to put into practice. The first consideration is putting aside the time to do it. Quiet times are best, which is why it is often done very early in the morning or late at night. Start small, with just ten minutes a day. Get comfortable with those ten minutes before you try to add more. At first even that is going to be difficult but with time and practice it will get easier and you will reap the benefits very quickly. - 31856
There are many research studies out which show the benefits of learning meditation for relieving stress. By meditating and relaxing your breathing, you actually slow down your nervous system. Your whole body and your mind as well relax as a result. With regular meditation, symptoms such as high blood pressure have been shown to improve.
But making the decision to meditate is just the beginning. How do you learn? Once you start doing a bit of research, you will find that there are an overwhelming number of meditation forms to choose from. Information can come from books or you can attend a seminar or workshop. And some of these are days long- not easy to fit around your work schedule!
A very simple way to start meditating is by breathing, something you were doing anyway. In this case, you want to try breathing slowly and deeply but naturally. Try to imagine that you are breathing into your stomach rather than your lungs. Every time you breathe in and out, count one. When you reach ten, just start all over again.
Generally, people will tell you that you need to empty your mind for meditation. But this is extremely difficult to do at first. Counting breaths will give your mind something to do but does not take away from the ability to relax. Breathing deeply in this manner also will help you to relax your mind and body.
Of course, as with many things, the instructions are simple but not as easy to put into practice. The first consideration is putting aside the time to do it. Quiet times are best, which is why it is often done very early in the morning or late at night. Start small, with just ten minutes a day. Get comfortable with those ten minutes before you try to add more. At first even that is going to be difficult but with time and practice it will get easier and you will reap the benefits very quickly. - 31856
