Meditation For Beginners


It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and I assume that whatever reasons or choices you made in the past got you exactly where you are in your Life this moment. It may not have necessarily brought you to a place where you want to be, but never the less, you are about to embark on an inward odyssey to discover what the sages and masters of our time have spoken or pointed to by having your own direct personal experience.

The route of this inner journey is uncharted, meaning to say that No two persons will share identical experiences during this journey. However, the end point will always be the same. A metaphor used is that all streams or rivers will eventually lead you to the ocean. Meditation provides an avenue to anchor yourself in the depths of the ocean and not the surface.

The practice of meditation involves gently returning your mind again and again to a simple focus of attention. One of the most popular forms of meditation throughout the world’s spiritual traditions is meditating on your breath, which is covered in great detail in our free mini-course available on our website. It is structured in a simple, practical manner and coupled with a concise set of meditation instructions.

Here are Ten quick steps to prep your body and mind for meditation:

  1. Arrange your legs in a comfortable position.
  2. Lengthen your spine by sitting upright.
  3. Rock your body from side-to-side, front to back like a pendulum adjusting yourself to position yourself to feel comfortable, centered and relaxed.
  4. Tilt your pelvis slightly forward and soften your belly.
  5. Tuck your chin inwards gently.
  6. Rest your tongue on the roof of your mouth and breathe through your nose, if possible.
  7. Rest your hands on your thighs or on your lap.
  8. Relax your body from head to toe, letting go as much as possible of any tension or discomfort.
  9. Let go of all expectations and allow all subjective experiences to move out naturally.
  10. Begin your meditation for about 10 to 20 mins, using a technique that best suits you.

In summary, the body and mind are connected and so when the mind is still, the body rests interchangeably when the body is relaxed the mind naturally settles and quiets down. All it takes is the willingness and your commitment to practice daily that will go a long way.