In this article I will share with you everything that you need to know about how to meditate. I will guide you step by step through the meditation process, and I can assure you that after you finish reading this post you will know how to meditate.
First, you have to identify some essential things about you and your daily habits.
You have to find yourself a place where you can sit undisturbed so you can perform your meditation daily. Remember, you will have to meditate day after day. To obtain the full benefits from meditation, it is important to include the meditation practice in your daily routine, as a habit. Include meditation in your daily program before you drink your coffee or you brush your teeth. Making out of meditation a daily habit will influence you in every aspect. It is also good to meditate at the same hour daily, and not one day at 7 am and the next day at 7 pm. If this is clear for you, now search for a relaxing and quiet place. You need to feel completely relaxed, it doesn’t matter so much the position that you take. You can sit in the lotus position, or simply in a chair, with your back straight and your hands on your knees. It`s important to feel relaxed and conscious.
It’s good to meditate early in the morning! Only 10 minutes of meditation are enough, but you need to know when these 10 minutes of meditation will end, you can use a timer or something like this, but the sound of the timer has to be as quite as possible because it doesn’t have to scare you. I recommend using a simple beep sound.
Meditation process:
You are in a quiet and relaxing place now, the position is set, you’re feeling comfortable, the timer is prepared, now start closing your eyes, slowly. Take some deep breaths, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
Observe yourself from a different point of view; visualize yourself from an outside source. Try to feel what’s happening with your body, feel how your skin touches your clothes, feel the palms of your hands on your knees. Observe yourself. Analyze your whole body; start observing all of the annoying and relaxing things around you, just acknowledge them without trying to intervene in any way. Even if you observe the things which are bringing you discomfort, don’t change them. It’s enough to be aware of your feelings. After 20-30 seconds of body awareness, start directing your attention to your mind, to your thoughts. Do the same as with your body, just observe all of your thoughts, positive or negative, and don’t eliminate any of them. After you pass these steps, realize the fact that you are now meditating. Now your mind is in a state of peace, stop analyzing things, enjoy the moments of clarity, enjoy these moments of being there. If you’re not in that peaceful state, think at the fact that you have some minutes for you, exclusively for you. In these 10 minutes nobody needs your help and you don’t need the help of anybody. Think at the fact that you don`t have any worries and these minutes are only for relaxation; this will calm you. And if in these moments, you feel that your mind is trying to return to reality, focus your attention on breathing, but don`t change anything, just observe.
Just be there with all of your being and simply enjoy these peaceful moments. Doing all of these things you can really say that you have learned how to meditate. It doesn’t matter what happens now, maybe you feel completely relaxed, maybe some thoughts are walking through your mind; let them be there; enjoy these seconds.
The way you leave the meditation state is very important!
Before you open your eyes, think about all of the things that you want to do next. For example, if you need to prepare the coffee, think about your way to the work place and slowly open your eyes. In this manner, you will maintain these meditation feelings, and you will continue the day by making the coffee or another morning habit, still having those good feelings. By ending your meditation process in this manner, your entire day will change; you will be followed by positive and good thoughts all day long if you’re lucky. It’s beneficial to remember some moments of your meditation during the day, the moments in which you felt relaxed and fulfilled. This will cheer you up.
With all of these things being said, you now have all the important information about how to meditate correctly; the rest is up to you!
9:14 pm on September 28th, 2011
This will be very useful to me! I’ve been meditating while listening to relaxation tracks and things like that, but I’d really like to be able to meditate effectively without them as well.
9:32 pm on September 28th, 2011
Thank you for sharing such interesting ways to meditate.
I am a fresh college graduate and every time I wake up in the morning, I always worry about how am I going to get my first job and it’s been bugging me for two months now. Sometimes I just feel so frustrated and stressed because I feel so worthless.
Well, then maybe I just need to relax or meditate to calm my mind and keep my mind off of my problems for a while.
Thank you again. Have a great day!
9:38 pm on September 28th, 2011
thank you for this article. i find it very useful and can help to relieve stress. Before, I was thinking of joining in a yoga session, but when I read this article i decided to try to do this first.
10:19 pm on September 28th, 2011
Yes some say that the time of sunrise and the sun set is auspicious to meditate. Its good to be aware of one’s body and slowly as you make progress you feel the movement of blood circulation too. You will undergo alpha, beta theta and delta states of consciousness. What you need is perseverance . The 10 minutes’ meditation leads your day energetically.
11:44 pm on September 28th, 2011
thanks for this easy step to step guide in how to meditate effectively. I can easily follow. I’m into meditating also but on/off and scattered time. Now I’m informed that it should be done in same hour. I have a feeling that my meditation will work much better this time
6:41 am on September 29th, 2011
this seems helpful, im gonna try doing this. The only thing i want to question is the time. Whats the relevance of doing it on the same time? and is it possible to choose to do this in the afternoon? laughable as it may seem, i tend to fall asleep when i tried doing this this morning..
I have tried attending one of those retreats where there is a facilitator guiding you through meditation and i find it very refreshing. I never really though of making meditation one of my outlets of stress till now. thanks for the article.
6:52 am on September 29th, 2011
I agree with the author. I think all the tips he provided here are effective in meditating. I am already doing some of the tips here like meditating in the morning and in a peaceful atmosphere. The additional ideas provided here will very useful to me. Thanks
7:19 am on September 29th, 2011
Meditation means concentrating mind on a particular point, and this is well explained in the article. I may warn here that practicing meditation in a wrong way may hamper memory or cause other mental disorders. Therefore right guidance is a must.
7:39 am on September 29th, 2011
I used to laugh and underestimate people who meditate. In fact I said it was a waste of time. All of a sudden, an incident came in and I was advised and even forced by my wife to meditate. It was effective, though my meditation was not hard enough and not correct. Today, it has become a habit for me to meditate. Thanks to this article I now have new pointers on how to do it correctly.
9:22 am on September 29th, 2011
It’s an interesting article! Not previously know how to do meditation. It appears that your meditation will offer enough help for people like me who want more can concentrate and be more self-control in any situation. Although quite complex, but I’ll try. Thank you …!
9:34 am on September 29th, 2011
In fact, meditation is a way we can retreat, relax. Such as the Zen master specializing in Zen Buddhism meditation regularly to the heart and soul is more pure. Meditation is generally very good for health can help us avoid the noise of everyday life which integrate into the natural coolness.
5:47 pm on September 29th, 2011
This is very helpful for me and I believe for those who are also living a very stressful life. I haven’t thought of getting myself into meditation but upon reading this article, I can at least give it a try. It seems very easy to follow . What a bliss I can get if I have that ten minute of me-time in peace and harmony.
5:53 pm on September 29th, 2011
this is some useful stuff.i think the things given here can be easily practiced.After reading this i am determined to give it a try.i heard that meditation is a good stress reliever.so i think everyone should try to make it a part of their daily life.
5:53 pm on September 29th, 2011
I understand that we need to meditate at a fixed time! Possibly this may be possible for me as I am not having a fixed routine becauseof my professional activities! But still I believe if one can manage to practice this exercise on regular basis we are going to have some positive results! Thanks !
3:21 am on September 30th, 2011
Meditation helps a lot to fight the everyday stress. Knowing to meditate properly is very helpful to the mind and the body. The person who learn to accept the difficulty in life and learning to fight them using correct method of meditation would likely to live life to the fullest and enjoy everyday. This article gives all the excellent advices to attain meditation n the most effective ways.
5:07 am on September 30th, 2011
I will try to do it someday. But I think it’s very difficult for me to find somewhere quitely to medilate.
And I will tell my friends to do it.
THank you
5:21 am on September 30th, 2011
It’s been a long time since my last meditation rite, maybe it’s time again to go back to that habit. Meditation really helps me a lot especially when toxic and wasted at work.
Good thing i found this article and this will definitely me a lot. Thanks for this post bro.
6:26 am on September 30th, 2011
This is a wonderful article. Meditation is gift for the present stressful jobs and life. With the changing lifestyle, we don’t take a good care of mind and body. Hence the Meditation is a boon, which everyone should practice and stay healthy at mind and body. I would try this meditations as it seems to be simple.
7:03 am on September 30th, 2011
I;’ve written about yoga in the past and meditation is one of the crucial components that is part of it, that is if you want to maximize its impact on the body. Hence, I have tried to apply that as part of my daily life, especially since I am constantly dealing with a lot of stress. This is a good way to learn the basics on meditation and experience holistic benefits to your body.
7:19 am on September 30th, 2011
This article made for a very interesting read.I have never meditated since I never could concentrate or focus my mind on one thing.But after reading this I am inspired to start meditation since it ensures health and happiness.Thanks for sharing this.
7:26 am on September 30th, 2011
Mediation is the best way to refresh energy and relax without wasting time, this not only help us to use our mantle power properly but also help us to use physical power at any stage of age, mediation is best for children, youth and aged alike.
7:35 am on September 30th, 2011
This article made me feel relaxed while reading it! I found this article very helpful since I have been trying to learn how to correctly meditate with all this pressure coming towards me from the outside world. I hope this can make me a more calm person.
11:49 pm on September 30th, 2011
Yes, I realised that it is important to think about he task which we are going to do before we leave the meditation!
5:05 am on October 1st, 2011
now I know how precious time. A good article and very helpful to me. thank you for this article
5:37 am on October 1st, 2011
Honestly,I have never done any meditation yet in my whole life and I’ve always been hearing meditation as one of the best way for relaxation. Having read your article motivates me to try it some time. I think I will try it in the morning as what you’ve said.
8:32 am on October 1st, 2011
Great tips! I’ve been trying to meditate now for quite some time and have been very unsuccessful but after reading this I think I’m ready. Thanks again for the help!
9:20 am on October 1st, 2011
What an exellent way to learn how to meditate, I ve been meaning to learn yoga but its a long process this for sure i will do it , i like the way he explains how to do it very easy and clear. and, yes it is up to us , to have a daily rutine to meditate. thanks.
11:05 am on October 1st, 2011
You have a good article in meditation. I want to ask though if staying still is crucial in mediation? Abby from above said it was a crucial part of yoga. However, yoga involves some form of movement. So does Tai Chi, which is also associated with meditation. Does movement affect meditating properly?
12:39 pm on October 1st, 2011
I think that meditation is a good relaxation technique, that can improve many aspects of your life, if done correctly. For me, it’s very important to spend some time undisturbed in a quiet place, at the end of the day. In the morning, I don’t usually have enough time to follow the steps required to meditate.
1:42 pm on October 1st, 2011
Wow, thanks, that is a very useful article to me. I have known the way to meditate before, but you teach me from a different thing that I used to do. I’m going to try meditating by what you teach.
2:00 pm on October 1st, 2011
Very useful article to learn meditation. Now a days lot of people are interested in learning meditations to get relaxation and peace of mind, surely this article is the great guide to them to learn without more effort. Easy to understand, very efficient and effective work
2:54 pm on October 1st, 2011
This is what I really need right now a meditation. Thanks for posting this article it helps allot to me. Especially that I am newbie in meditation. What a great tips you had here in your article
3:24 pm on October 1st, 2011
It is surely a great insight about meditation. It really gives me some new views and new knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, I believe you are right – we have to take meditation as our habit to gain the greatest effect. And at the same hour daily – sounds really make sense.
Now it is just I meet a difficulties to find a quiet place for meditate. It is near impossible for me. So, any suggestion to meditate in not-so-quiet place?
5:15 pm on October 1st, 2011
I can only meditate when I’m sleeping.
I start thinking in things that are happening and what I should do next and I don’t relax a bit. Let’s see if this helps. I really wanna relax for a second…
6:20 pm on October 1st, 2011
Wow, this is a very helpful article. Thanks for the information. Worthy to read. I never tried to do meditating. The reason is because it is too difficult to me to concentrate and I never find the suitable place or the right time to do it. But maybr I should try it once or twice.
12:09 pm on October 7th, 2011
Meditation is the practice of focusing on a certain thing with no distraction and a clear mind. This means that you have to learn how to concentrate before you can be successful on how to meditate properly. Allow the sound of silence and you become one. Once you have mastered this, you will eventually learn the art of keeping still and meditation.
11:48 pm on October 19th, 2011
Great quick post on meditation! I really like how you suggest using the last portion of the session to contemplate your day and transition into your day. Great post!
10:08 pm on October 25th, 2011
Thank you for the very simple advice. Most people claim you have to sit for hours to reap the benefits of meditation. You do not. I will give myself these 10 minutes every morning as a way of starting my day off in a positive manner. I am already a very positive person but I have noticed that my thoughts can get real ugly in the morning if I’m not aware of them. So this will help.
7:03 pm on November 22nd, 2011
Hello, namaste. I Just stumbled upon your blog, nice. All you have written here is very true, I have practiced Meditation now since 1976 and I don’t leave a day out. I practice as a matter of habit to be truthful. The benefits of Meditation can be amazing. For example some years ago, a friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer, and developed psychosomatic symptoms and was very fearful. I then thought him meditation and also Yoga Nidra. (I am a Meditation and Yoga Nidra guide and have become acknowledged as a qualified Yoga teacher and Brahmana in Vrindavan India in 1976.) It helped him greatly to stay calm with the psychosomatic symptoms disappearing. He sailed through and got the all clear after 3 years. Not saying that meditation cured it, but it steadied his nerves.
Thank you for your blog.
Regards Devarsi