Follow Yogarsutra Meditation for beginners-  The awesome guide   Welcome dear peace seekers! You have landed here in the ‘Meditation for Beginners guide’,  for the reason you want a tranquil mind and to reach a higher level of awareness. And this is the very purpose of meditation, to focus and to quiet your mind hence reaching a higher level of awareness with inner calm. Meditation is an ancient practice having its roots in India. Researches are going on to discover all of its benefits. Neurologists have found that regular meditation actually improves your brain and helps to control emotions, enhance concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, and makes you more connected and mindful. The process of meditation may appear challenging at the beginning, but by learning its fundamentals, you can navigate towards the path of enlightenment and bliss. With regular and even short meditation practice, you’ll be able to achieve a sense of tranquillity and peace of mind irrespective of your present physical and mental status. “One of the greatest benefits of starting meditation on a regular basis is that we not only have peace in our own homes but also contribute to the peace of the world. Throughout the world, people are praying for peace. But, as the expression goes, charity begins at home. World peace can only become a reality when each of us individually has peace in our own circles. If we bring peace into our individual spheres, the effect will be cumulative, and it will contribute to world peace.” Disclosure: Some of the links here are affiliate links. That said if you click and make a purchase, I will earn a little without costing you a dime. Thanks for your decision! Getting Started with Meditation       1. Choose a peaceful corner Meditation should be practiced in a peaceful and well-ventilated corner of the house or in the garden. A tranquil environment will enable you to focus completely and avoid external distractions. So find a place where you can sit uninterrupted and be devoted completely to your meditation practice. 2. Wear comfortable attire Principally, the goal of meditation is to calm the mind. You don’t want to feel physically uncomfortable due to tight and suffocating clothing. So wear loose cloths preferably made from the best breather quality fabric such as cotton and linen. Completely avoid polyesters or any other artificial one during your meditation practice. You can wear woolens in cool weather. The sensation of cold may consume your thoughts. Similarly, a too hot place is also not good for the practice. Initially, temperature plays an important role in your stability. Gradually you learn to adjust with discomfort caused by temperature variations. In case you are doing meditation at your workplace, during Office Yoga session then you can consider loosening of your clothes and take off your shoes. 3. Discover a comfortable position      It is very important to be comfortable while you meditate, so find the best position to be seated. Traditionally, meditation is accomplished by sitting on a cushion on the ground in either a lotus pose or half-lotus pose and your hands in some mudra. Initially, the lotus pose can be hard to achieve if you lack flexibility in your legs, hips, and lower back. You want to find a posture that allows you to sit with a balanced and upright posture.   You might be thinking that you have to sit in the full lotus pose to meditate. The fact is that you can meditate in any position as long as you feel comfortable. Just to keep in mind, there are some important guidelines when you’re preparing to sit for meditation. RELATED: HOW YOGA AND MEDITATION HELP TO BALANCE YOUR BODY CHAKRA –>Important guidelines The most important thing is simply to sit up straight, either on the floor or on a cushion or in a chair (Check for MEDITATION CHAIRS). Thumb rule is to keep your spine straight. A straight spine enables you to feel alert and energetic always! It is much easier to sit for longer when your spine is stacked properly, not hunched. A hunched posture obstructs the flow of oxygen and energy. You may feel tired and find your back and neck in pain! You can take support and lean against a wall or piece of a heavy object such as furniture for support to encourage your vertebrae to be stacked. Once seated, make your pelvis tilted forward enough to center your spine over your “*sit bones”, the two bones in your butts that bear your weight when seated. To tilt your pelvis into the right position, sit on the forward edge of a thick cushion. *Sit Bones– The ischial tuberosity (or tuberosity of the ischium, tuber ischiadicum), also known informally as the sit bones, or as a pair the sitting bones is a large swelling posterior on the superior ramus of the ischium. It marks the lateral boundary of the pelvic outlet.  4. Do your Yoga before Meditation Session Maybe I should keep this at number 1 point. Meditation involves sitting in one place for a certain period of time. So it is always advised to perform at least some of the Beginners Yoga Poses before your meditation session and release any tension or tightness in your legs, hips, back, and shoulder. This small yoga session will prepare both- your body and mind for meditation. Yoga helps to align your body and brain and elevates to focus better and easier. 5. Close your eyes.     You can meditate with the eyes open or closed. As a beginner, it’s better to try meditating with closed eyes to stop visual stimuli to the brain. When you become adapted to your meditation practice, try practicing with your eyes open. Open eyes meditation will help you to not doze off during your practice. Keep your gaze soft and eyelids half open, as if you are looking to your nose tips. 6. Set the time duration for your meditation practice From day one, you should decide the duration … Continue reading Excellent Way to Start Meditating as a Beginner