Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight
Meditationis an ancient practice that involves focusing the mind.
It increases awareness, promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves well-being.
It also offers benefits for your physical health.
Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight
How to Meditate at Home
Strauss shares some steps to follow if you want tostart meditatingat home.
They are outlined below.
Find a Cozy Spot
Find a cozy area in your home without a lot of distractions.
It is helpful to meditate in the same spot every day, if possible.
This helps your braincreate a new healthy habit.
This can help you build a long-lasting habit.
So, taking baby steps when you are just starting is recommended.
Tryshorter meditationsat first and work your way up to longer ones.
So, respect your journey and take as much time as you need.
Take some time to explore the differenttypes of meditationand seewhat is most helpful to you.
It’s important to meet yourself where you are in that moment and accept what is present withkindness.
Let’s take a look at them so you could begin your at-home meditation practice.
You might say something like: May you be healthy.
May you be happy.
May you be safe.
May you live with ease.
Body Scan
This practice is a great way to strengthen your mind-body connection.
Focused Attention
One of the most common meditation practices isfocused attention.
When this happens, give yourself credit for noticing and return to your anchor of attention.
Bring the mind back as many times as it wanders.
That right there is the practice of meditation.
Steph Strauss
Meditation is the practice of training your mind to be present here and now.
There is no wrong place to meditate, so you most certainly can meditate at home, says Strauss.
Start with a few minutes at a time and then increase from there when youre ready.
Be kind and compassionate to yourself as you develop this practice.
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