3 Steps to Start Meditation for Improved Health
3 Steps to Start Meditation for Improved Health
Find a quiet, undisturbed place where you won’t be disturbed. Sit up straight and tall, with your feet on the floor or legs crossed comfortably. You can also use a chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Close your eyes and turn your attention inward by taking three deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus on breathing slowly; maintain that pace as you inhale and exhale throughout meditation.
2) Locate your zen space
Where do you want to meditate? If your schedule allows, try finding a zen space: a quiet room with minimal noise and distraction. But if you’re pressed for time, set aside 15 minutes during your day when you won’t be disturbed by others or external distractions. Once you’ve found your zen space, write it down so that you can consistently get into an elevated state of wellness.
3) Set time aside to meditate
If you want to reap all of meditation’s health benefits, it’s important that you establish a practice. This means finding time in your schedule each day or at least on a consistent basis. The amount of time doesn’t matter; what matters is that you have space reserved so that meditation can be part of your daily routine. Don’t put off starting because you think it takes too much time.