What does meditation mean ?


It's beneficial to understand what meditation is before learning how to do it. The most popular type of meditation involves paying attention to your breathing, often known as mindfulness meditation. When your mind begins to stray to thoughts, such as the normal strains of relationships and job, pay attention to when and how it does so. Then, bring your attention back to your breath. You may teach your consciousness to stay in the present moment by practicing how to constantly focus on your breath and how to let go of your thoughts without judgment. Developing this as a habit might help one feel emotionally grounded and have clear thinking.


According to renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, "the practice of meditation allows us to release the tension — within the body, within the mind, and within the emotions — so that healing can take place."


Meditation-based healing can take many different forms. There are methods of meditation that can assist in controlling daily stress and anxiety. There are meditations that ease discomfort, encourage relaxation, and others that strengthen compassion and empathy. The body scan, walking meditation, and loving-kindness, or metta, meditation are additional types of meditation.


So, How to Meditate ?


Here's a guide to meditation. Find a peaceful, uplifting area where you can practice meditation. Start giving the practice 5 minutes when you first begin.

Follow the written instructions given below.


1) Find a seat. With your feet flat on the floor, cross your legs and sit up straight on a meditation mat or on a straight-backed chair. Avoid leaning against the chair's back.


2) Select your seated position. Sit up straight with your back straight and your hands hands down on your thighs in a calm yet dignified manner. Open your eyes and let your gaze settle comfortably six feet in front of you, looking down slightly.


3) Pay attention to and control your breath. While keeping an eye on your surroundings, focus softly on your breath. As the air leaves your lips and nose and spreads into the space around you, be with each breath.


Simply wait after each exhalation until the following inhalation naturally starts. You can pay attention to both the in-breaths and the out-breaths for a more concentrated meditation.


4) Write down any ideas or emotions that come to mind. Just repeat to yourself, "thinking," and then go back to paying attention to the breath whenever you become aware of a thought, feeling, or perception taking your focus away from it. When this happens, don't be hard on yourself; just softly observe it and pay attention to your breathing and posture.


5) Come to an end. You can consider your meditation practice session over once the stipulated time has passed. There's no need to abandon any sense of serenity, awareness, or openness, though. Try to intentionally allow these to be there for the rest of your day.



Congratulations ! You have  just meditated. Keep practicing and enjoy your peace…..