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If you are new to meditation or simply curious on how to get started this article is for you.  The article includes the top 5 tips you will ever need to learn how to meditate quickly and easily.

So you have decided that you want to meditate and now you are ready to get started.  Excellent; you are now on a path that will lead to a much healthier state of mind and life.

Now that you have decided to meditate, there are a few general guidelines that will help facilitate your efforts.  These guidelines are applicable regardless of the specific meditation technique that you are using (i.e. Zen, Vipassana, Mantra, etc.).

To get you started on your meditation practice, I’ve made a list of the top 5 tips you will need to learn:

1.      The first thing that you will want to do when you begin to meditate is to find a good place at which to do it.  This is a key factor that affects everything else you hope to accomplish and do as you meditate.  The place should be clean.  Dirty and unclean environments detract from ones concentration; as well as promote a sense of unease in the mind.  In fact, you should make the habit of being clean yourself by bathing before you meditate.  A clean body and area has a positive and direct correlation to the mind.

2.      Second, you want to make sure that no one interrupts you while you meditate.  This is also a very important factor.  When you meditate, you are focusing and concentrating on the matter at hand and this requires your entire attention.  Constant interruptions will not allow you to attain a state of awareness that you are attempting to reach.  In order to achieve this, you should take every possible precaution to prevent interruptions before you meditate.  This can include telling everyone around not to disturb you and posting “do not disturb” signs.

3.      Third, the next step is to find a comfortable position to meditate in.  Remember, meditation is not just about the mind, but also establishing stronger bonds of understanding and control with the body as well.  As such, it is important that we are comfortable when we begin to meditate.  Now, some meditation techniques call for specific positions such as the lotus position in Zen meditation.  However, generally speaking, it doesn’t really matter how or where you sit, just so long as you are comfortable.  You can sit in a chair, on your bed, or in your car.

4.      Fourth, the next step is to develop good breathing, relaxation, and contraction habits.  These three areas are a part of the yoga meditation aides and are key ingredients to incorporate in your practice as you meditate.

·         Deep breathing involves developing a habit of learning to breathe deeply through the nose and not your mouth.  Breathing is a key aspect to life (obviously) and how we breathe plays an important role in our overall health and mental condition.

·         Deep relaxation is important in that it allows our minds and bodies to attain rest from the otherwise exhaustive pursuits of life.  Without relaxation, we become tired and worn out.  There are specific techniques, such as Shava Asana, that can help achieve relaxation.

·         Deep contraction is all about moving your body.  More accurately it involves concentrated stretching and strengthening exercises.  These are specific exercises, like yoga.  We are working for a sound body with this factor.

5.      Finally, as you begin to meditate, have patience.  We know that there are many benefits to meditation.  But these things don’t happen overnight.  Meditation is a marathon and not a sprint.  As such, the process is going to take time to master.  You should meditate without really expecting anything to happen.  That may sound difficult, but this is the approach you should take.  Just meditate and understanding will come as you continue to meditate.

If you incorporate these basic guidelines as you meditate, you will begin to experience the joy that is inherent in meditation.  Remember to meditate regularly, as only consistency will produce results.

Remember, the very first step is to learn how to choose the best meditation technique available to you.

If you are new to meditation and want to learn how to start meditating now, make sure to get your Free 5 Day Meditation course today.

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