Whenever you feel comfortable meditating for ten minutes at a time, try increasing your time by another five minutes. Then meditate for fifteen minutes at a time for another couple weeks, and then increase your time by another five minutes.
A great goal to try and work up to is a half-hour meditation session every single morning. No pressure in terms of when you get there, though! It could take you a couple months and it could take you a couple years. As long as your practicing meditation for a specific amount of time every single day, you should be reaping the benefits.
Tip # 9: Meditate With Others
Yes, meditation is directed toward inner peace and self-exploration. However, the coherence and energy that you feel from the presence of others in the room makes it a completely different and often more powerful experience.
For some people, meditating with others is easier because you feel more connected. You know that the silence you’ re experiencing is the same silence your neighbor is experiencing. You know that you’ re all focused on the same goal, and you all have the same intentions.
Many people choose to meditate with family members or loved ones because it helps them establish an even closer connection.
Meditating with others also forces you to push your boundaries of meditation. Have you been stuck meditating for fifteen minutes at a time, unable to push yourself to a full twenty? Sign up for a meditation class that requires students to meditate for twenty minutes at a time. The energy and presence of your classmates might help push you to the next level!
Tip # 10: Enjoy … And Feel Grateful
Meditation is about achieving inner peace and being connected with your body. It should be an overall pleasant experience, and one that you look forward to each and every day.
To help associate the practice of meditation with positive feelings, take a few minutes after each session to think about how much you enjoyed it, and how grateful you are for the ability to control and quiet your mind. Feel free to get up, stretch out, cool down, and think about the other things you’ re grateful for in your life, as well!
I hope you found these tips on meditation helpful, and I sincerely hope you will try and incorporate the practice into your daily routine. You should start feeling the benefits in no time!
Author: Romeo Seymonson