As an Eastern philosopher may say, the goal of meditation is no goal. It’s simply to be present.

In Buddhist philosophy, the ultimate benefit of meditation is liberation of the mind from attachment to things it cannot control, such as external circumstances or strong internal emotions. The liberated or “enlightened” practitioner no longer needlessly follows desires or clings to experiences, but instead maintains a calm mind and sense of inner harmony.

There is no right or wrong way to meditate, however, it might be worthwhile for you to identify a practice that meets your needs and complements your personality. The way to identify this is, what feels comfortable and what you feel encouraged to revisit & practice. Healing Touch offers you a myriad of options to choose from as to what resonates best with your mind, body & Soul.

If you happen to be new on this journey you have undertaken, initially, you might find it difficult to sit and think of nothing or have an “empty mind. “The easiest way to begin meditating is by focusing on the breath. 

The below tips can assist you profoundly to discover your journey into the practice of meditation & deepen your practice in due time.

HOW TO MEDITATE: SIMPLE MEDITATION PREP FOR BEGINNERS

1. Sit or lie comfortably.
2. Place your hands on your lap or your knees [ if sitting] or by your side [ if lying down]
3. Gently Close down your eyes.
4. Roll back your shoulders & open your heart.
5. Place all of your attention on your breath.
6. Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.
7. Now focus, In through the nose & out through the mouth.
8. Allowing your body to become still & finding peace in this moment.
9. Observe your body relaxing more & more with every breath you take.
10. Relax your body & feel any stress melting away, all the way down from your body & release out from the tips of your toes.
11. Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe.Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly. Simply focus your attention on your breath without controlling its pace or intensity. If your mind wanders, return your focus back to your breath.
12. Now take all your attention to your heart & build your energy there… Maintain this meditation practice for two to three minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.

Music credits:
All music done by Amano Manish for Amano Manish Productions, India
Vocals for all Mantra chants done by Natasha Poonawalla and Amano Manish
Audio recording and production by Siddhant Borawake for Blue Fox Studios, India.