Meditation For Beginners - An Introduction To Meditation

When you are only just starting out meditation can seem like a very daunting task. Beginners often find meditation extremely difficult and tend to become frustrated with the process, inevitably causing stress and discomfort. Such negativity obviously counteracts the very objectives of meditation. This is why it is very important to attempt meditation the right way in the beginning by practising developed methods of meditation for beginners.

The higher levels of consciousness which can be reached through meditation are truly indescribable. That is why meditation in its nature is so incredibly personal, but also so difficult to be taught. Meditation for beginners needs to start out simply by introducing the concepts of proper breathing as well as physical, mental and spiritual relaxation.

When a person continuously over works their body and their mind, they decrease their ability to perform work effectively. Contemporary Western food, social life, work and forms of entertainment are often over stimulating and make it increasingly difficult to experience real relaxation. Even when we attempt rest our minds are often still extremely alert and buzzing with so many thoughts that we are still using, and wasting, our energy. It is vital to learn proper relaxation techniques so that we can most efficiently use our minds and our bodies.

Most people do not breathe correctly. This may sound strange as everyone seems to be breathing well enough to gain oxygen and sustain life but many people only use a small part of their lung capacity when breathing. They take very shallow breaths and do not properly expand their ribcages. Correct breathing should be unhurried, flowing and deep. Full proper breathing has countless benefits for the mind, body and soul including increased mental lucidity and physical vitality.

A very simple form of meditation which beginners can attempt involves breathing in this slow and rhythmical way. Whenever you next experience stress and need relaxation take a moment to control your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths in through your nose, hold for two seconds and then slowly expel the air through your mouth. Continue breathing in this way for a few minutes and your tension should dissolve into calmness.