There are easy ways to meditate in literally any situation you find yourself. There are times when you feel your energy all but disappear or find yourself so tense from stress that you can’t think clearly to get through the day. In these situations there are many benefits to meditation. It will ease the tension from your body and clear your mind to think straight. It can even give a physical bolt of energy and clarity.
The two most important aspects of meditation are your breathing and posture. Everything else can be adjusted to the circumstances you find yourself in, but you have to pay attention to these two elements when you meditate.
For starters, get into the most comfortable position possible. If you are at work or in another situation where being alone is not realistic, you can sit in a chair and relax all the muscles of your body so you feel a release of tension. This may take some concentration on certain muscle groups at first.
Your posture must be upright with your head held high. Focus on straightening your spine so you sit up tall, roll your shoulders back and relax so that the air can pass easily through your body. Your eyes should close or focus straight ahead, sort of narrowed in just a little.
For your breathing, follow a pattern that is slow and deliberate. For example, inhale slowly for a count of eight and then hold it there for another count of eight before slowly releasing. Counting will help you control the intake and release of air so that you get the full benefits of your time.
If you can close your eyes or focus them on one spot and concentrate on your breathing then you have the basic elements of simple meditation. If you want to use a relaxing word or sound you can either speak it slowly as you breathe or just use it at the top of your breathe just before holding and releasing.
These easy ways to meditate can be used anywhere! If you keep your words or sounds in your head then others do not even have to know what you are doing.
