Power of Meditation.... Contd

By Pooja Mamta Ahuja

How often should I meditate?

Research has shown that even just a short amount of regular meditation can help. One who received eight weeks of mindfulness training showed lower levels of stress during a multitasking test. Further research found that meditating for just 20 minutes per day reduced the adverse effects of stress.

"Regular, consistent practice is the key to reaping lasting effects. The main thing is to commit to the practice and sustainably wind it into your wellbeing routine.

Getting started

There are plenty of ways to get started. Beginners might benefit from guidance, so try a YouTube video, download an App, or find a face-to-face guided meditation session you can try. If you ' re meditating at home, it's important you aren't disturbed so turn off the phone, close the door and find a peaceful, comfortable spot. Try to meditate at the same time every day, as this establishes a routine. The more you practice, the quicker you will learn, and the more benefits you will experience.

1. Start small: Do not rush into 30-minute meditations right out of the gate. If you have trouble sitting still you can start with as little or as much time as you want.

2. You don’t have to close your eyes: Many people think you must close your eyes when meditating. Fortunately, that is not true. You can pick on object in the room and simply maintain a soft gaze while counting your breath.

3. Allow your mind to wander and then bring it back

If you try to stop your mind from wandering, you will never win. Instead allow your mind to wander and when you notice it happening just bring your focus back to the moment. Do it as many times as you need to and try not to get upset if your minds active.

Practice brings perfection

Meditation is a practice. And as such you can’t expect to be a zen master within a week. It’s just not likely and with meditation and the more you focus on the outcome the farther you get from it. It’s a paradox but true because meditation requires living in the moment. The more you are focused on this future destination, the further you are from the moment. few styles of meditation you may enjoy:

· Breathing Meditation

· Mindfulness Meditation

· Walking Meditation

· Mantra Meditation

· Concentration meditation

· Lying meditation

Meditation can have many health benefits, from physical to mental and emotional. If you'd like to improve your focus, reduce stress, or deal with addiction, depression, or chronic pain, you should give it a try and see if it's right for you.

Imagine enjoying every meditation session from this point onward. It all happens so effortlessly. Just 12 minutes, and you instantly feel more relaxed, more focused and more creative.