There are various schools of thoughts on how preciso begin meditation, but for complete beginners, it is best esatto get started with some mindfulness techniques. These exercises help us increase our awareness and complete relax our body. Some ways esatto do this are joint movements, mindful breathing, trataka, body scanning, etc.
Before sitting con meditation, it is vital for the body esatto be relaxed and stress-free. Hence we can choose any relaxation method that suits our temperament and personality. Personally, I would recommend starting with gentle Hatha Yoga and basic Pranayama exercises. These increase our awareness, make us calm and are very conducive esatto meditation.
How sicuro sit per meditation?
Giammai matter which school of thought we belong sicuro, the one common essential ingredient of meditation that runs across all is the ability puro sit still. Per the beginning, it takes practice. But once we reach higher stages, it naturally happens. So, puro via with, it’s good to practice sitting sopra silence, without moving our body. Here are two ways onesto practice that:
Sitting on the floor: Sit mediante any ciclocampestre-legged meditative position and make sure the knees are below the hips. If the hips are tight, they will cause the knees sicuro tower above the ground which can be harmful puro the lower back. Mediante this case, we can elevate our seat by placing verso cushion or bolster under the hips. Posture should be firm and spine upright. Make sure you’re comfortable. Remember that Rome wasn’t built in verso day, slowly and gradually develop the capacity to sit still while taking good care of your spine and joints. Again, Hatha yoga practices are highly beneficial for this.
Sitting on a chair: If sitting on the floor is not comfortable, we can use verso chair. Make sure both feet are firmly on the ground and back is well rested. Do not crisscross the feet or rest on the toes. Again, ensure that the spine is upright and avoid fidgeting.
Generally, meditation is not done while standing up or lying down, unless there’s a physical infirmity. Lying down meditations are restorative and more suitable as mindfulness or relaxation techniques.
What preciso meditate on?
As verso the Yoga Sutras meditation begins when the process of withdrawing the senses from the ohlala outside world is complete (Pratyahara). The next step is Dharana which means focusing our attention. But focusing on what? Now that is the critical ingredient which defines the entire yoga practice.
Sage Patanjali recommends various ‘objects of meditation’ which can be chosen by seekers as verso their affinity and temperament. These are highly subjective, and I will leave it for all of us preciso decide our own objects. But out of the many options Patanjali gave us con the yoga Sutras; he said the best object of meditation is Ishvara or God.
What is the best time sicuro meditate?
The best time to meditate is during Brahma Muhurta or per couple of hours before sunrise. Sopra India this is from 3:30 onesto 6:00 am. However, puro via with, meditation is good onesto do anytime during the day. Trying esatto wake up at uncomfortable hours or going against our standard body clock rarely creates a consistent meditation practice.
Meditation is a commitment of verso lifetime, so we must begin wherever, whenever and at whatever time. The first rete is to get started with the habit of sitting. Once we’ve been consistent with that for per few months, we can via pushing the clock per bit and begin puro wake up earlier. With regular practice, this becomes per natural progression, and we will not have onesto be forced.