How To Start A  Meditation Practice

Adri Kyser

A wellness guru when it comes to at-home workouts and holistic wellness. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets for her unique holistic approach.

Ready to practice meditation? The best tips for beginners!

Before You Start:

1- Pick a clutter free area in your home or office 2- Pick a time of a day where you can commit to meditation  3- Disconnect from social media, phone, etc 4- Wear comfortable clothing 5- Set a timer so you can relax and stay focused

Prep Your Space

- Light some candles - Light some incense - Dim the lights or choose an area with lots of natural light - Make sure the temperature in the room is not too cold or hot - Choose a comfortable seated position (meditation cushion, chair, against a wall)  

Getting Started

1- Just Sit:  Commit to sitting quietly and watch what happens. Don’t pick up the phone, don’t send an email, do nothing. Just sit and observe your thoughts.

2- Pay Attention.  Notice the sensations, the feelings that come up. Pay attention to your breath, how your body feels, the changes, the pauses, etc. Stay in the present moment.

3-Follow your breath. Observe your breath, concentrate on your breath, follow the breath with your mind. While you breathe in, notice that you’re breathing in, and when you breathe out, focus on the exhalation.

4- Use a mantra. A mantra can be a sound, a word, a phrase, something you can repeat over and over slowly in your mind. Let the rhythm of its sound create a state of deep awareness and ease.

5-Practice Kindness. Remember — just because meditation is a simple practice that doesn’t require fancy props, equipment, etc., doesn’t means that meditation is easy. Be kind to yourself. It’s ok if you don’t get it the first 20 times you try. If you find that you’re thinking most of the time, that’s ok. We all have, and are still working through that. Don’t give up!

6- Use Guided meditations They can be a great easy way to help you stay focus as you start a meditation practice

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