In todays fast paced stressful world the main reason people
report for not meditating is time. There always seems to be something more
urgent on the horizon in our busy, demanding lives.
Ironically, Psychology Today notes that neuroscientists have
found that meditation decreases negative effects from stress, depression, and
fear (1).
This not only benefits your overall health, but your peace
of mind and your daily productivity. Setting just a few minutes aside to
meditate can mean that your more balanced, calm, focussed and happy throughout
the rest of the day.
The decision that needs to be made in regards to time is
simply a choice to make the time because you believe its worth it.
1. Seek Guidance
Meditation, although a fairly simple practice, doesn’t
always come naturally. It’s the antithesis to how we’re conditioned to think
and act in this busy day and age. A good, qualified instructor can be a huge
benefit in helping you get started. For quality meditation practice, its
essential to get the basic foundations of practice correct.
Look for a workshop, class or retreat where you can ensure
that experienced teachers will provide you with the basic information you need.
A good coach will guide you through and answer questions.
2. Find the Right Fit
There is more than one way to meditate. If your thinking of
setting up a long term regular home practice you may consider having a period
of exploration into different types of meditation techniques before settling on
your chosen practice. Different meditation types suit different types of
people.
You may enjoy mantra meditation, breath meditation, or other
types of seated practice.Yoga Nidra is another wonderful and very popular form
of relaxation and meditation. Then there are also movement meditations like
taichi, qi gong and some types of yoga.
