How To Meditate For Beginners
Beginning a meditation practice can change your life! Perhaps you want to begin meditating to reduce your symptoms of anxiety or depression. Maybe you want to learn how to improve your focus, or simply become more attuned with yourself and grow spiritually. No matter your reason for wanting to begin a meditation practice, following these simple steps below will help you begin without any confusion or added anxiety.
Step one: Find A Quiet Place And Get Comfortable
Remember this is time you’ve set aside for yourself — to take care of your needs. Before you begin meditating, ensure your space is designed to help you: relax, feel at ease, and focus your attention. This can mean locking your door, putting on headphones, or lighting your favorite candles, and incense. Do whatever you need to make your space feel as relaxing as possible. You can even lay down to meditate instead of sitting in Buddha pose.
Step Two: Set Your Intention
Next, it’s time to set your intention. According to Deepak Chopra, everything in life begins with an intention. He describes intentions as,
