The Beginners Guide to Meditation
There is no wrong way to meditate:
The goal is to learn to sit with yourself, to be with yourself and to build a more powerful mind and body connection that fuels awareness. There are many different types of meditation so try a few to see which one is for you. Here are some types of mediation to get you started:
Mindfulness meditation: This is where you develop your ability to focus your attention on the present moment, typically focusing on your breath or physical sensations in our body. If your mind begins to wonder just refocus back to your breath. The goal is to become more aware of the physical sensations of your body and release any tension or discomfort.
Guided meditation: This allows you to partner with someone else who is leading the meditation, and usually involves listening to a recording or live instructor guiding you through the meditation practice. This can be helpful for beginners who may feel unsure about how to meditate on their own or find that they lose focus.
Affirming Meditation: This type of meditation involves cultivating feelings of compassion and kindness towards yourself and others. It often involves verbalizing affirmative phrases such as “I have a right to be happy; may I be healthy and at peace”.
Meditation is a practice and there is no correct or wrong way to engage in mediation. Start with a few minutes each day and gradually increase the amount of time as you become more comfortable with the practice.
