New to Meditation?
You’ll be surprised at how easy it actually is so keep reading below to learn more!
Ok, so you’ve heard the buzz and you’re attention is zoned in on it. You’re curious to learn more, but a bit intimated. Isn’t this something that Monk’s do? Is it actually possible for a “normal” person to do it? And you’re asking yourself if meditation is for you….
I’m here to tell you that meditation is for everyone! So don’t be worried or intimidated to learn more about this practice just because you’re “new” to it and you’re not quite sure what it even is yet! Because guess what? Everyone was a beginner at one time or another and they started right where you’re starting. Comforting news, isn’t it?!
There are a few things you can do to make your introduction to meditation a bit easier. It’s great that you’ve made up your mind to learn more about meditation, so don’t stop here because there are tons of wonderful benefits that come with meditating on a regular basis.
5 Steps To Follow For The Meditation Beginner:
1. Write down (or comment here!) why you’re interested in meditation. Is it to reduce the stress levels in your life? Do you have a busy mind that races at a hundred miles/minute? Are you trying to loose weight and want to try a new approach? Interested in alternative healing methods? Whatever it is (and there can be more than 1 reason!) figure it out and write it down. By taking this simple step you’re setting the intention to improve that area of your life 
2. Do some research on meditation to learn more about the different types, audios and programs available. Narrow down the choices and choose a couple of techniques to start off with.
3. Start off small and set realistic goals for yourself. Commit to meditating for 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week and that’s it. Don’t over do it to begin with and consider having a meditation “buddy” to hold you accountable to your daily goals. Try out one meditation technique your first week and a new one your second week. Make sure you get a feel for the particular type of meditation though before you move onto the next. This will make sure you find the perfect fit for you
4. Realize that there will be frustrations, but as with everything in life, it will get easier over time! Hang in there and have faith in yourself.
5. Have fun! Meditation is a journey so make sure to enjoy yourself along the way and pay attention to all the
Easy 10 Step How To Meditate Guide
So you’ve heard a ton of information about meditating and you’ve finally decided to give it a shot….Only problem now is that you have no clue what to do!
That can easily be changed and if you keep reading this article, you’ll find a very simple how-to guide for the meditation beginner. Realize that this is a simple guide for you to follow, but that many programs, audio’s and guided meditations exist.
When I first started my meditation practice, I found guided meditations very useful and now I can easily meditate on my own anytime I need a quick refresher!
Here ’s a simple 10 step guide to ensure your meditation practice is a success:
1. Set the intention to make meditation part of your daily ritual
2. Choose your perfect meditation place. To begin with, I recommend meditating in a quiet, distraction-free place. Don’t forget to consider the lighting in the room too. Will it help you to relax if you dim lights or even turn them off?
Realize that you can meditate anywhere and anytime you want and if you choose to meditate in your bedroom one day and outside the next day, that’s perfectly fine. The choice is all yours when it comes to your personal meditation practice
3. Set a timer or alarm for 10 minutes otherwise you’ll be tempted to open your eyes and check the time.
4. Sit in a comfortable position and be aware of your posture. Sit straight and upright but make sure that you don’t tense up. It’s important to be in a relaxed position.
5. Take 5 deep belly breaths. When you inhale through your nose, feel your belly expand (rather than your body stretching upwards) and as you exhale through your mouth feel pull your belly button inwards towards your spine.
6. Now start to relax your entire body. Start at the top of your head (and work your way down to your toes) and visualize each part of your body relaxing more and more with every breath you take.
7. Now simply allow yourself to “be”. The goal here is to achieve a peaceful, thought-free mind. This is challenging at times, but it will get easier as your meditation practice progresses.
8. If thoughts enter your mind or you experience outside distractions, don’t give up! Simply acknowledge the distractions but don’t continue to focus on them. Bring your attention to your breath. Notice how your body feels as you deeply inhale and visualize all of the toxins and worries leaving your body with each exhale.
9. Continue sitting in this position, focusing on your breath and allowing thoughts to simply flow through you until the timer goes off.
10. At the sound of the timer, take a deep breath and slowly open your eyes when you exhale. Do some gentle neck rolls and any other stretches you desire.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed your 10 minute meditation session. Make sure to meditate again soon (tomorrow or even later today!) because similar to most things in life, meditation takes practice and it will get easier with time!
Here are a couple of links to free guided meditation audios for you too! Try them out and good luck with finding the perfect meditation guide for you
Free Guided Meditation: Silva Centering Exercise
Free Meditation: Thoughts Shape Reality
Free Relaxation Guide: The Daisy Pond