In this stressful life we always need some peace but sometimes we do not get it anywhere so today we have come to give you some peace. You will know everything about meditation like what it is, how you can practice, what are the benefits of practicing meditation and much more. So sit tight and let’s go into the world of meditation. It is a very helpful method to reduce your daily stress and make your mind calm. Now let’s start with the meaning of meditation.
What is meditation in simple words?
Meditation also known as dhyana is the 7th limb of patanjali’s ashtanga yoga. Meditation is a technique to get into the present moment without thinking about the past or future. It is a way in which a practitioner sits in a calm positive and focuses on the breathing or on a particular thought without getting distracted. It is very simple to do but much powerful for our brain. It calms the mind and increases the focus. We will discuss the benefits of meditation further in this post.
How to start daily meditation?
To start doing meditation everyday might be quite difficult for some people because they would have lots of excuses but today I will share some meditation tips for beginners which can help you to make a habit of doing meditation everyday. There will be more than one method so don’t worry you don’t need to try all these tips in one day, you can try some of them to check which is best for you to make your habit to do meditation everyday. So let’s start from our first tip:
1. Start with less
So if you are just starting meditation then you may ask yourself ‘is 5 minutes of meditation enough‘? The answer is ‘Yes’. As a beginner you can start doing meditation at least 5 to 10 minutes everyday. It will be much comfortable for you to start and in future you can increase the meditation time according to your convenience.
2. Suitable time
Most people like to do meditation in the morning but it is important to find a time when you can meditate without any distractions. It can be during your breakfast or before bed time. Just try to be consistent.
3. A quiet space
It would be recommended to find a quiet space to meditate because when you get a serene space your mind will automatically generate signals to get relaxed. You can create that space into your house or anywhere outside as well where you can do meditation without distribution.
4. Focus on your Breathing
As I already told you, meditation is a very simple yoga. So when you start meditation just try to focus on your breathing. Feel when you inhale and exhale. Whenever you get distracted, focus again on your breathing. It is a best practice for starting meditation by focusing on your breathing. It’s easy and simple.
5. Practice guided meditation
It would be good if you do start practicing yoga on your own. You should start practicing meditation under the guidance of a teacher. Do not worry about going to offline classes because there are lots of yoga apps and videos on the internet which can provide you a step by step guide on ‘how to practice yoga’. We will also explain to you all the steps that you should follow while practicing meditation further in this post.
6. Write your progress
Everyday write your progress in a diary or a note app so that you can analyse the changes that are coming into your life due to Meditation. You can do everyday journaling of your everyday mediation sessions to be aware of your progress. It can increase your motivation for meditation.
7. Be humble towards yourself
Always try to enjoy the process. It takes time to make a good habit into your life. It can be harder for one than the other so just be consistent and take small steps daily. Sometimes your mind can get unsatisfied or can be distracted but do not stress about these things because it happens when you try to come out of your comfort zone and want to make a good habit. So just be consistent and believe in yourself.
8. Meditate everywhere
It may sound a little bit strange for some people who have never heard this before but it’s true that you can meditate in every situation (Almost). Meditation is yoga which you can practise anywhere also the meaning of meditation is ‘Living in the present moment’. That’s why if you do your every task without thinking about anything else in your mind then it is also a state of meditation because you are fully aware of your present moment. So you can try it when you brush your teeth, or when eating your breakfast in the morning, just try to be in that moment.
I hope these tips can help you to delve into meditation easily. There can be more methods that you can make on your own. So think about it and next we are going to discuss the proper way to meditate at your home or anywhere you want but try to find a quiet space.
What is the proper way to meditate?
Here we will discuss a step by step guide to practice meditation at home correctly. If you do not have a tutor or any book to practice meditation then you can follow these steps to practice meditation at your home. An step by step guide of how to go into deep meditation:
- Find a Quiet Space: Find a peaceful place in your home where you can sit comfortably without having any disturbance. It can be your bedroom, living room or any place where you can focus.
- Sit Comfortably: Lay a mat on the floor and sit on that mat by crossing your legs or sit on a chair with straight back and flat feet on the ground. Make sure you sit in a comfortable position and in an aware position.
- Close Your Eyes: After sitting in a comfortable position now gently close your eyes so that you can avoid outer distractions and can do more focus inside.
- Release The Stress: Now take a deep breath and release all stress and tension of your mind. Go in a relaxed condition for that start focusing on your body parts from your head to toes or vise-versa.
- Focus On Your Breathing: Now the actual meditation starts from here. Inhale slowly from your nose and then exhale through your mouth. Keep doing this again and again. Feel the sensation of the air while entering and leaving your body. Try to focus on your breathing but if you lose your focus don’t overthink just focus again on your breathing. Do at least for 10 to 15 minutes everyday.
- Use Mantras: It’s not mandatory but you can also use some words and phrases to practice meditation. If it helps then you can chant them silently. Here are some best mantras for meditation that you can try: Calm, Peace, AUM, ‘I am relaxed’ etc. You can also visualise anything that calms your mind like any beautiful place, Beach, Forest etc. Practice them and know how they make you feel.
- Be in present: Always remember that whenever you try to meditate there will be lots of thoughts that would come in your mind to distract your focus but make sure you avoid those thoughts and keep your focus on your breathing or mantra.
- End Gently: Make sure when you end your meditation practice don’t get in a hurry. Just open your eyes slowly, give attention to your feelings and then get up, stretch your body a little bit then start your day.
As I have already told you, consistency is the key to success in anything so practice meditation everyday at least for 10 to 20 minutes as your convenience. Next we will know ‘what are the top 10 benefits of practicing meditation everyday’.
what is the goal of meditation?
The main goal of meditation is improving the focus and making the mind calm. There are also some other mental, physical and emotional goals of practicing meditation. Here are some of them:
1. Stress Relief
Meditation can reduce your stress, that’s why most people practice it. These days our life is full of stress, negativity and anxiety. To overcome this problem and to calm the mind, meditation is a best way to do so.
2. Good Sleep
Most people experience a good sleep when they practice meditation. Doing meditation before going to bed can be a good practice for your sleep. It calms the mind before bed hence improves the quality of sleep.
3. Increases Focus
Meditation is very helpful to increase your focus and concentration in your daily life. It helps you to be sharper and productive while doing any task or learning something new. You can be able to give your attention to anything for a longer period without losing focus and it gives you clearance. Regular practice of meditation can help you to achieve these things.
4. Feeling of gratitude
When you practice meditation regularly your mind gets calm and calm everyday and it leads to a feeling of gratitude towards your life. You feel more thankful for what you have and do not expect the things you don’t have. You feel more satisfied and complete in your life. You started to be more happy in little things and attract more positive energy into your life.
5. Improves physical health
Meditation practice can improve your body’s immune system, heart’s health and blood pressure. During meditation your all body parts get into a relaxation mode that is also good for your physical health.
6. clear state of mind
Practicing meditation gives a clear state of mind. It is very helpful to calm the mind and getting clarity in the life. It reduces stress and helps to take right decisions in the life. You feels happy and calm in your life.
What are the 7 types of meditation?
There are lots of meditation types in yoga but today in this post we will discuss the top most common types of meditation. Here are some of them:
- Mindfulness meditation: This type of meditation involves activities which help to be in the present moment and focuses on paying attention to the breathing.
- Loving kindness meditation (Metta): This form of meditation helps us to become kind and loving towards ourselves and as well as others. It involves some phrases and mantra to be repeated in your daily life like ‘May I receive happiness in my life’, ‘May god solve others’ life problems’ etc.
- Body scan meditation: In this form of meditation you focus on your different parts of the body. You start focusing from your head to toes or vise-versa.
- Transcendental meditation: This meditation involves chanting some Mantras silently under the guidance of an instructor. Yes it needs a certified instructor to practice correctly.
- Yoga meditation: During practicing different types of poses, focusing on the breathing and body moments are the parts of yoga meditation. It helps to achieve a balance between physical and mental well being. It is a best meditation for sleep and anxiety. It reduces the stress and helps to sleep well.
- Chakra meditation: This form of meditation Focuses on the 7 chakra of the body. Practitioners focus on the different parts of the body where 7 chakras are located with the help of breathing, visualization or by specific sounds for particular chakra. It helps to open the body chakra and enables the energy flow into the body.
- Walking meditation: This is a great meditation type for those who can’t sit for a long time. Walking with giving your all attention to your every step when it touches the earth is called walking meditation. It helps to understand the connection between your body and the earth. You can practice anytime when you walk on the road or somewhere you can concentrate.
This is not the end, there are still lots of other types of meditation which you can read from other blogs. But here we have discussed some of the most common types of meditation. You can explore more other types of meditation on your own. So don’t be lazy, try to find out some more different and interesting meditation types. Hope you understood these all meditation types.
Conclusion
Now you have known everything about meditation so it’s time to practice meditation everyday. You should start with 15 to 20 minutes everyday and then gradually you can increase this time by your convenience. In this post we have defined to you the meaning of meditation, the correct way to practice meditation step by step, the benefits of practicing meditation and much more. I hope you understand everything about it and your life will get better with it. You can also read our other articles and also share this post with those who want to know about meditation. Thank you for reading this article till the end.
Q&A
1 What is the goal of meditation?
The main goal of practicing meditation is getting calm the mind and releasing all the stress. Meditation is very helpful for those who want to reduce their stress and anxiety.
2 how to go into deep meditation?
Here are some steps to go into deep meditation Find a Quiet Space, Sit Comfortably, Close Your Eyes, Focus On Your Breathing, Be in present, End Gently .
