10 Tips for Meditation Beginners

You Can Learn How To Meditate

Start feeling calmer and more centered today with simple meditation techniques for beginners.

1. Choose a good location. Find a place where you feel safe and secure and can control interruptions.

2. Be comfortable. It’s a misconception that you must sit in an awkward posture or suffer to meditate. What’s important is that your body is supported so physical discomfort is not a distraction. Sitting is generally better than lying as you may fall asleep if you lie down. Click here for more specific sitting guidelines.

3. Sit or lie with a lengthened spine. A ‘long’ spine helps calm the nervous system. It avoids back strain and allows deep, full breathing. If needed, choose a chair with back support; use additional cushions if needed to prevent slouching. Click here for pictures of how to add cushions for support.

4. Release muscle tension. Start with a few movements to let go of physical tension. Try tensing all your muscles at once as you inhale. Then, powerfully exhale and release all muscle tightness. Or, try squeezing your shoulders up to your ears on the inhale and relax and release tension on the exhale. You may want to shake out your hands and wrists and roll your shoulders too. If you tend to clench your jaw, stretch your mouth or…