Motivate Yourself to Meditate

Luciana Jury | Motivate Yourself to Meditate | If you desire total well-being, practicing meditation is a must. Authentic health and well-being encompass not just physical fitness but also one’s social, mental, emotional, and psychological states. Time and studies have proven that meditation yields wondrous results to achieve this balanced state of well-being.  And as with any skill, there is a proper approach to meditation.

In addition to perfecting your meditation technique, regular practice is essential. To some extent, your body will adjust to the frequency and duration of your daily meditation practice.  Make sure to first commit to a set schedule to meditate.  Start with setting aside ten to fifteen minutes at a convenient time of your day.

Prepare the most suitable place and time for your practice of meditation.  Concentration is key during meditation, so avoid doing it somewhere when you could be interrupted anytime.  It’s essential to turn off electronic distractions like the TV, phone, and computer.  Consider also your family members who may be a source of distraction to your time of meditation.  For example, if you have kids, you can schedule your meditation after they have been tucked into bed, or when they have left for school. In addition, there are also regular weekly visitors such as the trash collectors, the newspaper carrier, and so on– avoid setting your meditation when you are expecting them to drop by.

Let’s look at the correct posture for meditation.  When meditating, your posture is crucial. The vast majority of individuals do this while lying in bed or on the sofa, which often causes them to nod off. Therefore, it is best to meditate when sitting up straight, with the backbone making a right angle with the floor or chair. The floor or a chair will do, as long as it provides a firm, comfortable surface. Throw a few cushions behind you to prop up your back and relax. When meditating, keep your head held high so that there is no pressure on your neck, and blood and oxygen may flow freely to your brain and other head tissues.

Now during meditation, the first step is to close your eyes and make an effort to relax your facial muscles. You should also work on controlling your respiration. To begin, take full deep breaths, and then ensure to maintain even, regular, and full breaths the whole time.

These basics to proper meditation will surely help ease you into the habit that will lead to the freedom of health and well-being that you desire!