The benefits of meditation has so many benefits. It really can be as simple as setting aside a special place and time every day and getting to know your self better. Just relax, breath deeply and let go of your everyday worries. Stay focused and do not start thinking of a thousand things. Here are some suggestions:
•1. Mood Set aside an area in your room that is your own special place. Decorate it with rich pillows, throw rugs, incense, candles, music - whatever suggests peace of mind.
•2. Compose Yourself You can sit or lie down, as long as your spine is straight. This allows the natural channels of energy in your body to open up and flow freely.
•3. Breathe Slow, deep, regular breathing that starts from the nostrils and ends up deep in your diaphragm - hold the breath - then let it out slowly. Imagine your lungs are being moved by a slow gentle wave, going in and out, over and over.
•4. Relax Begin by slowly, intentionally relaxing all your muscles, starting at your feet and ending with your neck, head and face.
•5. Visualize Create an inner paradise in your mind, a beautiful place. You can imagine a healing sanctuary, a mystical temple, or a sanctuary in nature with waterfalls and hot-springs. Add elements to your inner space to help you relax and feel nurtured. When you feel completely relaxed, imagine what you want most to happen in your life, visualization is a powerful method to bring your dreams into reality.
•6. Feel Emotions Infuse your visualizations with emotion. Use your imagination to trigger positive emotions - such as love, recognition, success. Feel the visualization as if it is actually happening.
•7. Time Choose a time when you won't be disturbed. Zen monks meditate for exactly 25 minutes a day.
•8. Repetition The more regular you can be, the easier it gets. Start out with a few minutes then increase the time as you move along. Choosing the same time and place helps the automatic meditation response, and within a week you'll start having deeper meditation.
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