0I am glad you have finally decided to start looking after your mental & physical well being. But where to begin ? How to start ? What are the basics ? What to expect and what to not ?
All are perfectly normal questions and luckily you are at the right place, I am here with the answers you need to get started.
MEDITATION IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST FORMS OF SELF-CARE
we live in our head on an autopilot mode, our thoughts go here & there, sometime in future or in past and we forget being in present moment.
So meditation or mindfulness can help to learn how to recognise when our minds are doing dance of thoughts and may be take a pause from that for just a little while so we can choose what we would like to focus on. It helps us to have a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Meditation is a process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings.
Why learn to MEDITATE ?
Meditation helps us relax and energise our mind and body. It gives us the opportunity to connect with our deepest selves. It also gives us the gift of being present. Meditation helps us become better at dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. Meditation makes you feel calm and more centred even in the most difficult time.
Meditation improves mental, physical and emotional well being, and here I am sharing top 10 benefits
1- it clams your nervous system
2 - reduces stress
3 - controls anxiety
4 - enhance self awareness
5 - improve focus and attention
6 - you become less reactive
7 - increases energy level
8 - strengthens the immune system
9 - emotional stability improves
10 - sleep improves
How To Meditate : Simple & Easy Meditation For Beginners
this meditation exercise is an introduction to meditation techniques.
1 - sit or lie comfortably
2 - close your eyes
3 - bring your focus on your breathing
4 - now take a deep breath, hold it and count 5-4-3-2-1 and release
5 - do 5-10 rap of this breathing and then breath naturally
6 - simply breath naturally & make no effort
7 - Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly. Simply focus your attention on your breath
8 - If your mind wanders, return your focus back to your breath.
Maintain this meditation practice for 5-10 minutes to start and then try it for longer periods, as long as you want.
Finish your MEDITATION with a positive affirmation
Its also helpful to repeat affirmations during your meditation or once you finish your practice. Seal the deal with a positive intention / affirmation like this : I am strong, I am loved, I am worthy, I choose to carry this peace with me for the rest of the day, I have everything I need etc.
IT’S OKAY TO FEEL AWKWARD WHEN YOU FIRST START MEDITATING!
Like all good things, it also takes practice and patience to feel grateful.
when you first start your meditation practice, you may feel awkward or even uncountable. Thats totally normal ! You don’t have to be an expert to benefit from meditation. You can expect thoughts to pop up throughout your meditation. Instead of getting frustrated, try to let them pass. We are human and this is just how minds work. As you are focusing on your breathing in this meditation so gently return to your breathing whenever you catch your mind wandering.
The more you practice meditation - even if its just for a minute or two each day - the better you’ll become. Meditation is a practice, you have to do it everyday
Let yourself adjust to this new habit and make it your own. Just remember : anyone can meditate as long as they want to. That includes.
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