As the need for wellness becomes more apparent, many are promoting meditation practices to deal with stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Newbies looking for ways to relax and unwind can check out these four home meditation methods.
Choose time and place
Before you start meditating, choose a place in your home, away from noise and distractions. It can be a plot in the garden or on the balcony. Pick a time for meditation so that you can schedule it along with your other tasks. Many people choose sunrise, just before sunrise, as their time for meditation. The cool breeze and the gentle golden rays of the sun can add a calming effect to your meditation.
It will also help make your place more comfortable for a better meditation experience. Add a rug, blanket, pillows, and meditation items like crystals, a Tibetan bowl, dried herbs, and inspirational texts.
Do you do some deep breathing exercises?
Everybody breathes. It is a reflection that keeps us all alive. Breathing helps bring oxygen to all of our organs to improve bodily functions. However, this is a physical reaction that many of us take for granted. Doing some breathing exercises can simply return your body to a "relaxed" state. It can also release tension and pain in your body when you start paying attention to your breathing.
There are three breathing exercises you can do to meditate: stimulate your breath, 4-7-8 breaths, and count your breath. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, doing these breathing exercises can help you reduce stress. Some residents of Tropical Palm Residences homes can do these breathing exercises on their balconies after work to relieve stress and tension.
Attention
Whatever meditation practice you practice, concentration is vital. When you meditate, you are not simply relaxed and frustrated; you are training your mind and body to be aware of the present moment. Noises that can prevent you from completing your meditation will also distract you. Develop better concentration by paying attention to your breathing (taking time to breathe in and out) and using meditation objects such as music, singing bowls, or even crystals. It can also improve focus on work and other daily activities.
Start small and keep growing
As with any task, start small and work your way up. On the day of your first meditation session, start with guided sessions; 3-5 minutes is a good start, as it prepares your body and mind for longer sessions. By starting small, you also gain momentum to maintain your meditation practice for the long term. Ultimately, the goal of meditation is to release stress and progress without pressure.
In general, meditation at home establishes a healthy and
balanced relationship between work and well-being. Consider these four methods
to start a healthy meditation at home.