MEDITATION TIPS

Here are a few meditation tips that can help reduce the elements of distraction.

 

Find Your Meditation Spot

The first step in eliminating distraction is to cultivate your meditation spot. This area should be away from any sort of distraction. It is proven that a calm and stable ambience provides a positive vibration, helping to strengthen your ability to sink into a deeper state of meditation.

When you practice consistently, you will soon notice that the tranquil vibration of this area seems to grow stronger. As the area is visited with calm intentions, your natural energy begins to resonate with the environment and transform into a calm presence.

Choose an area that is free from any interferences or distracting noise.  Make sure that this is a place that you feel comfortable in and where you can be at ease. This will become your meditation area.

If you are interested in adding some added vibe to your mediation spot, here are few things to consider:

A unique cushion for sitting on​

Candles

Books that inspire you

Incense

Pictures that signify tranquility

Statues

Flowers or Plants

 

 

 

 

 

Try to Meditate on an Empty Stomach

 

It’s easier to meditate on an empty stomach. If you are going to eat something before your meditation session, it is advisable to keep it light and wait about 30 minutes to 1 hour before you start. Keeping the body light will allow you to generate a better connection to the energies of your body. If you eat something a little heavier, you will not have a deep, true meditation

Meditation first thing in the morning is an effective strategy, because the body is starting off fresh and more prone to be aligned with the mind. If you are hungry, eat something very light, otherwise your hunger will disturb your focus. Have a cup of juice or water.

 

 

Do Some Light Stretching

 

To meditate effectively, it is better to warm up by stretching your body with the intention of loosening up your rigid muscles. This will also generate some healthy circulation and energy flow. This strategy will help you a great deal in being able to sit comfortably while becoming aware of the sensations of your body’s energy. Start with swinging your arms, moving your legs, followed by some light stretching and deep breathing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set an Alarm

The main purpose is to commit to your session and follow through — even if only for a couple of minutes at a time. When you are ready to extend your session, you can gradually prolong your meditation and end your session whenever you feel it is appropriate.

In order to train yourself to maintain a longer session, a good trick is to set an alarm on your clock or phone, say for 15 to 20 minutes, and no matter what happens, you do not stop your session until the time is up. This will give you a reference point and a specific direction. Thoughts and distraction will arise, and no matter how much you may lose track of your focus, you will maintain your commitment.

 

 

Concentrate on Repetitions

 

The sole motive behind concentrating on repetitions is to avoid your subconscious activity and it's ability to pull you in.

A form of repetition is mantra meditation. This involves chanting of specific words or sounds that are thought to have both psychological and spiritual powers. This simplified definition is drawn from the meaning of the word itself, ‘mantra’ which may be used to mean sound, vibration, syllable, word or even a sacred utterance.