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    Embrace a sense of calm through meditation

    If the chaos and grind of running the rat-race has you all wound up, meditation could be the perfect way to help yourself unwind. Meditation helps to free the mind, giving you the ability to think clearly and calmly and it’s thought to be a powerful tonic for soothing the spirit and improving your emotional wellbeing. Here’s how to do it…

    Meditation classes
    There are a variety of meditation classes that can take you through the techniqiues for relaxing your mind and chances are, there will be one on offer at your local community centre – so a great way to get started is to sign up with a friend, then once you’ve perfected the techniques in class, you can take them home and put them into practice.

    How to meditate
    If you don’t have the time to try a class to learn how to meditate, you can have your own meditation session at home. Here’s what you’ll need:

    -Meditation music: most music stores excerpt music that has been specifically designed for meditation. Meditation music is a soothing type of music that often contains natural sounds like the chirping of birds or the pitter-patter of rain, which can help to relax your mind.
    -Scented candles: soft lighting has an instant calming effect on the mind so candles are ideal for setting the scene for a meditation session. Certain scents such as lavender can also have a similar effect, so opt for scented candles where possible.
    -A quiet space: it’s important to remove yourself from distractions if you want to reap the true benefits of meditation, so turn off the TV and put the kids to bed first.

    Step 1
    Sitting cross-legged in a warm, comfortable space lit with scented candles and filled with the faint sounds of your soothing meditation music, close your eyes and allow your mind to clear. If you struggle to be free of distracting thoughts, try imagining writing them down on a piece of paper then screwing up the page and throwing it away.

    Step 2
    Imagine a peaceful scene. Visualise yourself on a warm, golden sandy beach or floating in a boat in the middle of a clear, calm ocean. Try to really create a clear picture in your mind, taking note of the sights, sounds and textures round you.

    Step 3
    Concentrate on the sound of your breathing, taking slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth while visualising your calming scene. Relax for as long as you need. The better you become at visualizing your scene and controlling your breathing, the more relaxed your mind will become.

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    48 Member Comments

    Yohanna 1 Dec 2020 12:44 PM

    Love! Done in right environment, preferably not eaten at least 3 hours before, comfy natural fiber clothing...

    Susmat 3 Apr 2020 6:41 PM

    Music would be my go to first

    Miss19 26 Nov 2018 1:03 PM

    I need serious practice because my mind wanders WAAYY too much

    BeautifulJusty 8 Jul 2017 8:32 AM

    Classes help, otherwise set the scene with a meditation space in your home. You can either sit cross legged on the floor with a cushion, or sit up straight on a chair.

    Blink182 6 Feb 2013 10:53 AM

    Nice!

    saha 10 May 2012 9:07 AM

    Very nice :)

    NellAdams 22 Mar 2012 11:16 AM

    I actually just got an app (yes, I know) to learn to meditate :) can't wait but I think it will take a while for me to get a hang of this.

    Pocahontas23 22 Mar 2012 3:39 AM

    thank you for tips, having two lil ones running around, sometimes I just cant tune out, but def going to try your tips! Step 3 - Relax as long as you need! sounds great! ;0)

    pinkheart 20 Mar 2012 11:40 AM

    I have never really meditated too, though I have noticed a lot of people feeling more relaxed after a few sessions.

    Tania88 17 Mar 2012 10:15 AM

    I can't wait to give meditating at home a go!! :-) thanks for the great article!

    Chicklet 6 Mar 2012 1:24 PM

    I've never actually meditated, but I like to take the time to relax.

    Cattleigh78 20 Feb 2012 3:51 AM

    an awesome way to re connect with yourself and the universe.

    Blissful Beauty 18 Feb 2012 3:39 AM

    Thanks for these tips, BH and Morrigan. I'll be trying them out as I find meditating difficult. : )

    Chickybabe1 16 Feb 2012 8:20 AM

    Aaah...finding the time to meditate... :)

    bonzie 16 Feb 2012 5:08 AM

    My mind distracts itself too much for meditation, but yoga is super soothing and helps to calm things a bit

    GoddessMagick 15 Feb 2012 1:40 PM

    Meditation is a great thing and there are so many forms and ways to do it. Morrigan, "mindfulness' is a very popular and practical technique and one I believe many people can successfully achieve (if they apply themselves) great suggestion! To me meditation is so much more than just tuning out ;)

    Belle88 15 Feb 2012 12:41 AM

    I've never meditated as such, but I love lighting scented candles at night to relax me after a big day at work. It's wonderful and soothing :)

    Hippy 14 Feb 2012 6:48 AM

    Love this :D I have tried meditation before ... but i think this was helpful.

    Fashionista8P 14 Feb 2012 6:41 AM

    I need to get into meditating. My life is full os hussle and bussle and i would love to calm my mind before bed. I got some great soothing music off mum and i have it on my ipod so i can settle down before bed with that

    jatz 14 Feb 2012 6:34 AM

    I've been meditating for a long time now and find it so useful. It really does calm you down and relax you. If you ever have an MRI, make sure you know meditation because it takes you away from all the horrible noises and being confined.
    We also play alot of Tony O'Connor cds, his music is so relaxing and we actually play them every night to go to sleep to.

    clearcrystalwater 14 Feb 2012 6:17 AM

    I think I do this naturally when I'm at the beach and really are standing in beautiful, clear and calm water! True!

    AmberB 13 Feb 2012 11:00 AM

    It really helps to wind me down at the end of the day.

    beautyqueen95 13 Feb 2012 10:56 AM

    I try to do this lying in bed at the end of the day, just clear my mind and go to somewhere relaxing... Or I just daydream happily until I sleep.

    Princess Perfume 13 Feb 2012 9:43 AM

    I really should be meditating - it would help with all the stresses of the day I'm sure - but when to find time to do it?

    Makeup Maven 13 Feb 2012 5:34 AM

    I have such a hard time 'turning off me brain'. I will have to try the suggestions here to see if I can do it.

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