This simple
meditation will teach you to select a Mantra or affirmation plus help you block out distractions and learn to relax.
Meditation may be a challenge for most people to do as a habit. But it is not as difficult as some may think.
There are several easy meditation techniques that anyone can follow toward attaining a deeper sense of relaxation.
Meditation is an effective weapon against banishing stress brought about by the rigors of life.
Here are some simple steps that you can follow.
Get Comfortable - The first step is to find a place where you can sit comfortably. Some people sit on the floor while others sit in a chair with their back in the upright position, feet firmly on the ground with their hands comfortably in their lap.
Eliminate Distractions - Select a place where you will have as few distractions as possible. Make sure that there is no TV or radio noise in the background and take the phone off the hook.
Distractions are not good when you are meditating since they can keep you from developing your focus and concentration and keep your mind wandering.
Select a Mantra - After you have a place where you can do your meditation in comfort, you now need to choose a Mantra or Affirmation. It can be any word that you feel can help you feel relaxed and calm or a string of words which affirm the "you" you would like to become.
Try to go with words for your Mantra that really appeal to you. It can even be your own name as long as it helps you feel positive and be aware of your meditation.
Begin Meditating - Once you have yourself comfortable and have chosen a Mantra, close your eyes and start repeating the Mantra or affirmation to yourself. Let the Mantra do what it wishes. If it is something that you wish, repeat it slowly, fast, silently or out aloud.
Keeping Focus
Outside thoughts will try to disturb you while you are doing this. Consciously push these thoughts aside and focus on repeating your Mantra or affirmation.
As you repeat the Mantra, try not to get distracted and just be aware of what you are saying and focus on it. For example, if you are repeating the affirmation "I can be what I will to be", focus all of your attention on those words.
Learn also to remain relaxed and calm as you do this. In time you might sometimes find yourself going off on a daydream and stop repeating your Mantra. Just try to refocus and continue on with your meditation before you ward off any further.
The key to this simple meditation is trying not to let distractions come before you when you meditate. It can be a bit hard sometimes to do first, but it will develop along the way and will help you develop your focus as well as awareness better.
Ending the Mantra
After some time, stop repeating your Mantra and remain quiet while you are still sitting comfortably. Do this for about a couple of minutes or so. Avoid getting up immediately after your meditation. It would be similar to jumping up just after having a deep sleep. It would cause a lot of stress in itself.
Habitual Meditation
The other key to effectively make use of such easy meditation techniques is to do it as a habit. Try to allot some free time in your schedule for your meditation. Making it a habit would make you improve your ability to keep out distractions when you do not need them.
This meditation technique can be done in as little as ten minutes or so. It is not such a long time to spend on something that can provide you with a lot of benefits especially when it comes to battling everyday stress.
