Techniques on How to Meditate for Beginners

by Neeraj Sharma

How to meditate properly is perhaps one of the most common ordeals of those who are beginners in meditation. How to meditate for beginners is actually not that hard as long as you know where to start and what specific steps to follow. When it comes to meditation, it is crucial that we keep in our minds that it is not the odd New Age activity that most of us think of it. Meditation does not necessarily involve having to head to Eastern parts of the world and travel up to the mountains, purely eat vegetables or be in a specific religion to practice it. Meditation is merely an instrument that helps us be ourselves and get in touch with a deeper sense of who we are. It is a great way for us to see the kind of life that we lead and how it unfolds before us and how we can allow things or people that come in our way to influence us. As a beginner in meditation, one must be aware that it has three fundamental concepts: mindfulness, practice and tranquility.

Mindfulness
Mindfulness in the context of meditation is actually an ancient Buddhist practice that has significant relevance in our day to day life. It may an ancient Buddhist practice but you do not have to be in Buddhism to follow it. Mindfulness means paying close attention and being sensitive of the things happening in and around us. When it comes to practicing mindfulness, you can practice it by placing your focus on purpose and the present moment without passing judgment. This may seem such a simple practice but it is said to be the very heart of meditation and is what helps in cultivating consciousness, clarity and acceptance of the reality of life.

Breathing Pattern
In meditation, breathing is a very important component because this is how promotion of relaxation can happen. There is the breath awareness meditation where it requires an individual to stay in one full inhale as it comes in and one full exhale as breath is released. During these moments, it is important to keep the mind open and free. Letting go of all thoughts and ideas is crucial in order to really be able to achieve a higher state of consciousness. When you feel that your mind starts to wander, you can slowly bring back your focus to your breathing and connect the moments of mindfulness altogether as you take in each breath.

Samadhi
The word Samadhi is actually the Sanskrit word which means concentration or literally "single-pointedness". This is actually a type of meditation where you bring your whole focus to an object or to your breathing and you need to focus deeply into awareness of the object. This is actually one of the most commonly practiced types of meditation that even beginners can use it. Through regular practice, the mind is able to become more proficient in concentration and focus and Samdhi is also a very calming and pleasant type of meditation. When you do a Samdhi meditation, you may want to try of thinking of a candle flame for starters or any object that will not tempt your thoughts to wander and distract you.

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5 life-changing meditation skills and how to grow them

Meditation is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform your life for the better!

No matter what you desire, inner skills are essential to get you there.  Why is that?  It's because, the results in your life are directly related to your inner
state--your intentions, thoughts, and feelings--and how these inspire you to take action.  

What you bring to life from the inside determines what you receive from life on the outside.  To change your life in the direction you desire, you must align 
your inner state with what you truly want.  You can achieve this through meditation.

Let's talk about five inner skills that you develop through meditation practice.  Developing these skills may be the single most important thing you can do 
to become a powerful co-creator in your life.

Let's look at some of the many benefits of developing your inner skills through meditation:

* Stress reduction and deep relaxation, 
* Better health and immune function, 
* Deeper connection to "who you are" and "what you are here to do," 
* The ability to let go of what no longer serves you
* The ability to release negative states, past pain, and worry about the future 
* Attunement to inner guidance so you sense your best next step
* Relaxed confidence and enthusiasm for where you are headed
* Improved communication and ease in your relationships, and 
* Empowerment to live your dreams and achieve peak performance.  

Let's explore the five essential skills of meditation that give you these benefits.

1. Self-observation: When you meditate, you learn to witness your intentions, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences without being caught up in,
identified with, attached to, or overwhelmed by them. 

You come to understand that you have intentions, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences, but these do not define who you are.  You are responsible for your actions, but these do not define you either. You are "something else" altogether.  You are a witnessing presence who can inhabit anything.

Self-observation also enables you to understand inner cause and effect--how your intentions, thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions shape your life experiences.  As you better understand inner cause and effect you can more effectively step into your life experiences to shift them in line with what you truly desire.

2. Detachment: As you observe yourself on the inside, the attitude you take toward yourself is absolutely important.  In meditation, you learn to be honest  with yourself and gentle with yourself.  You learn to recognize and accept whatever you see without judging it as "good" or "bad."  

You learn to witness everything without attaching yourself to it, without thinking that anything makes you worthy or unworthy. You are perfect just the way you are.  It's interesting that when you realize that, you initiate the most positive inner change. In meditation, you release your self-judgments and clear your mental filters, so you experience life in a more relaxed, inclusive, fluid, and joyous way.  

Detachment enables you to let go of that which no longer serves you so you can act in a way which expresses your authentic path, essence, and purpose. Detachment actually enables you to experience life more richly and directly by releasing the negative thoughts and "bad" feelings that interfere with your ability to be present and enjoy with what is happening now.

3. Discernment: As you clear the clutter of self-judgment, past pain, and worries about the future, you open up to present opportunities and sense inner guidance that tells you how to act on them.  You improve your ability to intuit your authentic path. You become tuned into using your inner body to sense what you are here to do now.  You also learn to sense what is "off track" from your authentic path. Meditation develops mental precision and the ability to discern fine detail.  

4. Choice: As you witness inner cause and effect, you come to understand that by choosing different intentions, thoughts, feelings, and actions you can have different experiences.   

Through meditation you also discover a natural, relaxed, positive, clear, and coherent state of being that is always available to you--a Core Energy State. You learn that you can access this powerful state no matter what is happening around you.  The more familiar you become with this state, the more easily you'll recognize when you've wandered away from it--and you'll have the inner skills to return to it.  

Shifting to a Core Energy State is like shifting into your home frequency, your most essential vibration, and to what is aligned with that.  From a Core Energy State you will more easily choose your best intentions.  You will more easily follow your authentic path by choosing to grow your unique gifts and talents to share them with others.

Check out this guided meditation exercise to help you shift into a Core Energy State:

5. Focus in this Moment: Finally and, perhaps, most importantly, meditation develops your ability to stick to your choices in the present moment, especially when challenges arise. You'll be empowered to choose where you're coming right now and to manage your energy and attention, so that you realize what you truly desire. 

Not only will you know what is right for you, but you'll be able to maintain your positive focus in the face of whatever comes your way.  In that way, you become a conscious participant in the creation of your life rather than a victim of circumstances thrown about by the conditions of life.  

The key to focus is to stay in this moment.  Meditation trains you to be present with what is happening now rather than being distracted by the pains of the past
or worries about the future.  You'll learn to calmly center yourself in your body and clearly sense what Life is guiding you to do right now.  

Through meditation you learn to appreciate the perfection in what is actually happening, so you more deeply enjoy our life.  When each of us discover and 
share that love of life, that inner spark, we all change for the better.

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And above all....

Enjoy your practice!

- By Kevin Schoeninger, Meditation Master
The Mind-Body Training Company

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3 easy ways to quiet your mind (and feel more joy)

Are you aware of a dominant feeling that runs like an undercurrent through your life?

Or maybe it's more of a subtle background state that seems to color everything that you say, do, and feel?

Maybe it's a persistent feeling that you have when you wake up in the morning?

(For example, you might feel a constant pressure to be busy and get things done. You might feel anxious about what the day might bring. You might feel confused or depressed about your prospects and possibilities.)

What if you could feel peaceful, positive, and clear?

Let me show you three simple ways you can bring that soothing power into your life.

How you feel in your life has a lot to do with what's going on in your head. If you constantly hear thoughts telling you that "Life is a struggle," "The economy is bad," and "You aren't enough," these have a powerful impact on how you feel.

These thoughts are like a proverbial "dark cloud hanging over you."

One of the defining moments of awakening is when you discover that you "are not" the thoughts you are "having." You witness the incessant chatter that drives you, distracts you, and seems like your constant companion and you realize that you don't have to be defined by that.

At that moment, you realize that those words in your head really have little to do with you. They also don't reflect what is actually happening in the world. You come to recognize that a majority of those words are just recorded messages from the past, the limiting thoughts of others, and random sounds from your environment.

Nevertheless, they are broadcasting through your head.

At that moment, you may get a strong urge to turn off that chatter, or at least turn down the volume, so it is less distracting. The truth is--you can learn to do just that.

And it doesn't have to take years of practice, just a little guiding of your attention. Here are a few simple ways to turn down the mental volume and quiet your mind. I encourage you to try them out as you read them.

Instead of just reading the words, pause at each one, and actually give it a try. You may be surprised at how effective they are. The great thing is, they take just a few moments.

3 Ways to Quiet Your Mind

1. See if you can listen to the chatter as an outside observer. See if you can separate "who you are" from those words in your head. Listen to them with an attitude of amused curiosity. Smiling while you do this can help.

Allow the words to come and go through your mind without hanging onto any of them. Just watch them come and go. You could say, "Hey, they're just thoughts; they don't define me or what I can do." As you give your thoughts less importance, they lose their grip on your attention.

Take a minute to observe your mental chatter with a smile.

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2. Focus on something else. If you become completely immersed in paying attention to something besides your thoughts, you'll notice that your mind quiets down.

For example, place your hands on your abdomen and become aware of your breathing. See if it's possible to notice the moment when your inhale begins; follow your in-breath all the way through to a natural pause; notice the moment your exhale begins; follow that all the way through to a natural pause--and repeat.

Become absolutely interested in following your breathing as if nothing else matters at this moment. Within a few breathing cycles, your mind quiets. Try it for yourself.


3. Ask yourself the question: "Who is thinking?" Then sit and be content that you really have no answer for that.

Don't try to make up an answer. Just notice how your mind becomes quiet in the face of that question. Try it for yourself and see what happens.

Those are three great ways to get a taste of a quieter mind -- a mind that isn't consumed by incessant thinking, and, therefore, comes to rest in a natural peace.

As you get a taste of that, you may discover that you want to experience more of it--you want to go deeper and have the experience stay with you longer.

If so, I strongly recommend you get my Core Energy Meditation Program. It's the only truly holistic meditation practice that soothes and integrates all dimensions of your being - mind, heart, body and spirit.

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Enjoy your practice!

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Your Guide To Meditation

by Cedric Loiselle

Meditation is a method of relaxation, but those who meditate regularly say that it has more benefits than just mere relaxation. For many people, it is the best way to relieve stress and get better sleep. Meditation is more than just a means of relaxation. It is also a means to better health. This is why many people want to learn how to meditate. Some people think the process is difficult, but it actually isn’t. This life-transforming relaxation method can be done in simple steps, and it is also a key to understand yourself more and help you fine-tune your body and mind.

The first thing to do is find an appropriate environment. The key to success in meditation often rests in the kind of environment you have. The right place is one that is quiet and free from distractions, as these can ruin a meditation moment. You need at least 15 minutes of silence for meditation to be successful. You need this length of time to just sit down and relax. There is no need to sit on the floor with your legs crossed. If you feel like meditating in a chair with your feet resting on the floor, you are free to do so.
Posture is important in meditation, so make sure that you keep the right curvature of your back to avoid slouching.

Proper breathing is essential as well. Take slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed. The relaxation process is possible by inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth. This should not include laborious breathing, as you must let your breaths happen naturally. You can start by taking a few shallow breaths, but gradually increasing the amount of air you take each time. Later on, you can start taking bigger, deeper breaths.
As you breathe deeply, you will feel a sense of calmness. This is a sign that you are doing the steps right. Bring your attention towards your breathing. Focusing your attention on a task at hand is one of the hardest things to remember, but you will get used to this as you repeat the process again and again. However, do not get frustrated if the first attempt is tough.

Meditation is done with eyes shut. This way, you can get more focus. When you are about to end the session, open your eyes, but do not resume to your normal activities just yet. Instead, get up slowly and do some stretching exercises. Then, you can go back to your normal routine.
This relaxation technique can be facilitated by an instructor if you wish. A guided meditation can get you to a better relaxed mode. Aside from seeking an instructor, you can also have the benefit of brainwave entrainment techniques and meditation CDs. These audio guided relaxation tools come with step-by-step directions for proper meditation.
Do not hesitate to ask advice from people who have had several experiences in meditation, because they can provide helpful approaches that will make your session easier.

Proper meditation can improve your wellbeing, improve your sleep, and reduce stress levels. It is a key to good health, and also helps you manage your emotions better and it frees your mind from unwanted thoughts. Many disorders can be eased through this method.

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