Meditation for a calmer mind

Meditation is a great way to de-stress no matter how old you are, and it has many benefits for your physical and mental health. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

 

The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is defined as the practice of training your mind to redirect and focus your thoughts. It has several benefits to your overall health and wellness. These benefits include:

 

• Reduction in stress – Meditation has been shown to reduce mental stress and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in your blood. A constant stream of cortisol in your bloodstream can promote inflammation, promote anxiety and depression, increase your blood pressure, and even make sleep more difficult.
• Get a grip on anxiety – If you can lower stress in your life through practices such as meditation, then you can control anxiety too.
• Promotion of healthy emotions – Meditation can also make you feel better about yourself and give you a more positive outlook. In fact, studies have found a connection between practices such as meditation and mindfulness and decreased depression.

MEDITATION TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

It can be daunting to start a new practice such as this when you don’t have any idea what to do, but it’s not as difficult as you may think to take a few minutes out of each day to meditate.

Making sure to silence your smartphone and any other distractions, warm up your body with some light exercise or stretches. After warming up, it is best to sit in a quiet place as standing or walking keeps the mind active.

Meditation is all about breathing. Simply relax, keeping your breath light and even, learning to sink into the headspace between the breaths to enjoy a quiet mind. Your eyes should be closed to help block out the outside world. Your face should be relaxed, too.

 

YOUR THOUGHTS

Don’t go into meditation to try to have an empty mind. Instead, let your thoughts come and go as long as you stay relaxed the entire time. Feel free to reflect on the places your mind takes you — that’s what meditation is all about.

 

When to Meditate

Some times are better to meditate than others. Endeavor to meditate during a time your mind is tired and needs a break, such as in the mid-afternoon or evening. Some people like to meditate early in the morning to set themselves up for the day. There are no rules to meditation, simply do it when the time feels right for you.

 

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