After hearing all the hype and talk about meditation, you’ve finally decided to test it out for yourself….Only problem now is that you have no clue what to do!
That can easily be changed and if you keep reading this article, you’ll find a very simple how-to guide for the meditation beginner. Realize that this is a simple guide for you to follow, but that many programs, audio’s and guided meditations exist.
When I first started my meditation practice, I found guided meditations very useful and now I can easily meditate on my own anytime I need a quick refresher!
Here ‘s a simple 10 step guide to ensure your meditation practice is a success:
1. Set the intention to make meditation part of your daily ritual
2. Choose your perfect meditation place. To begin with, I recommend meditating in a quiet, distraction-free place. Don’t forget to consider the lighting in the room too. Maybe you’ll be more relaxed with dim lights?
What I love about meditating is that I can do it anytime, anywhere and you can too! Sometimes I love to meditate in the morning and other days I meditate at night. Or somedays I choose to meditate outside and other days I meditate in my meditation room. The choice is all yours when it comes to your personal meditation practice 
3. Set a timer or alarm for 10 minutes otherwise you’ll be tempted to open your eyes and check the time.
4. Take a seat and adjust yourself into a comfortable position and remember to be mindful of your posture. Sit straight and upright but make sure that you don’t tense up. It’s important to be in a relaxed position.
5. Take 5 deep belly breaths. When you inhale through your nose, feel your belly expand (rather than your body stretching upwards) and as you exhale through your mouth feel pull your belly button inwards towards your spine.
6. Now start to relax your entire body. Start visualizing your each body part relaxing. I recommend starting at the top of your head and visualize total relaxation as you work your way to your toes.
7. Now simply allow yourself to “be”. The goal here is to achieve a peaceful, thought-free mind. This is challenging at times, but it will get easier as your meditation practice progresses.
8. If thoughts enter your mind or you experience outside distractions, don’t give up! Simply acknowledge the distractions but don’t continue to focus on them. Bring your attention to your breath. Notice how your body feels as you deeply inhale and visualize all of the toxins and worries leaving your body with each exhale.
9. Stay seated in your meditating position and take a deep, full breaths and allow your thoughts and worries to enter and leave your mind quickly.
10. At the sound of the timer, take a deep breath and slowly open your eyes when you exhale. Do some gentle neck rolls and any other stretches you desire.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed your 10 minute meditation session. Make sure to meditate again soon (tomorrow or even later today!) because meditation takes some time to get the hang of but rest assured knowing it will get easier with time!
Here are a couple of links to free guided meditation audios for you too! Try them out and good luck with finding the perfect meditation guide for you
Free Guided Meditation: Silva Centering Exercise
Free Meditation: Thoughts Shape Reality
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