Meditation For Beginners

Sitting - images of the 'lotus posture' may put people off (particularly those with bad knees), but it is not entirely necessary. Sitting upright and straight, but not rigidly erect in a position you can comfortably maintain for a long period.

Breathing - in through the nose and out through the nose. Not forcing the breath in any way. Be comfortable, be natural.

Mind Training - as a beginner you will find calming the mind to be the biggest obstacle. Simple techniques of counting breaths or relaxing body parts to the exclusion of everything else is a useful tool until you can do it naturally.

The practice of meditating to improve your mood has been increasing in popularity in Western countries, and as high stress levels are a problem with many modern workplaces, what better subject to investigate than one that helps people relax.

The following is an exploration of the topic in a light hearted and fun way by Mahala Daily, something that meditation should be:

As you meditate the mind will constantly try to distract you as you try to relax with meditation.

Allow your thoughts to come and go, not giving them weight or attaching emotion to them, just allowing them to pass like leaves on the surface of a stream.

Give your mind the intention that you'd like it to settle during meditation, don't force it just allow it to happen.

Become a passive observer of your thoughts, control your mind, don't let it control you.

Meditation can be a powerful tool for relaxation, releasing emotional blockages and inner discovery.