Meditation Techniques for Beginners - 3 Tips to Get Started!
If you are just starting to learn about meditation then you probably need some meditation techniques for beginners.
There are many different types of meditation techniques and today I'm going to share with you three of the easiest techniques for the meditation beginner.
Before you get started, find a comfortable place where you will be undisturbed for at least ten minutes.
I recommend sitting in a comfortable chair with your spine upright, your feet planted firmly on the ground (if comfortable), and your arms and hands uncrossed.
Technique #1 Breath Meditation The breath meditation technique is one of the easiest meditation techniques for beginners.
Close your eyes and focus your attention on your breath.
Really notice how you are breathing.
Is it shallow or deep? Are you breathing from the belly or upper chest? Just notice.
Clear your mind and just be still.
Relax.
If you mind wanders, just bring your attention back to your breath.
Start with five minutes a day and gradually increase until you can meditate for 30 minutes a day.
The point of this meditation is to clear your mind of chatter and worries and just focus on the quality of your breath.
The monotony of just focusing on your breath can be very relaxing.
Technique #2 Burning Flame Meditation The burning flame meditation is also an easy meditation technique for a beginner.
Just close your eyes and imagine a bright burning candle.
Really see the flame and watch it sparkle.
Notice the violet, orange, and yellow colors burning brightly.
Get lost in the beauty of the flame.
If your mind wanders, just bring it back to the imaginary flame in your mind's eye.
This can be very relaxing.
You can also do this meditation with the image of a blooming flower or with any image that you find relaxing.
Technique #3 Open Eye Meditation For this meditation technique, find a peaceful quiet place and something to focus on such as a flower, a fountain, or even a wall.
Gaze at the object you have chosen and try to clear your mind.
Try to relax and reach a meditative state.
Become one with the object you are staring at and tune everything else out.
The open eye meditation only works if you are able to relax with your eyes open.
Try it, to see if it works for you.
I hope you enjoyed my meditation techniques for beginners.
If you would like to learn more about meditation I encourage you to check out the links below:
There are many different types of meditation techniques and today I'm going to share with you three of the easiest techniques for the meditation beginner.
Before you get started, find a comfortable place where you will be undisturbed for at least ten minutes.
I recommend sitting in a comfortable chair with your spine upright, your feet planted firmly on the ground (if comfortable), and your arms and hands uncrossed.
Technique #1 Breath Meditation The breath meditation technique is one of the easiest meditation techniques for beginners.
Close your eyes and focus your attention on your breath.
Really notice how you are breathing.
Is it shallow or deep? Are you breathing from the belly or upper chest? Just notice.
Clear your mind and just be still.
Relax.
If you mind wanders, just bring your attention back to your breath.
Start with five minutes a day and gradually increase until you can meditate for 30 minutes a day.
The point of this meditation is to clear your mind of chatter and worries and just focus on the quality of your breath.
The monotony of just focusing on your breath can be very relaxing.
Technique #2 Burning Flame Meditation The burning flame meditation is also an easy meditation technique for a beginner.
Just close your eyes and imagine a bright burning candle.
Really see the flame and watch it sparkle.
Notice the violet, orange, and yellow colors burning brightly.
Get lost in the beauty of the flame.
If your mind wanders, just bring it back to the imaginary flame in your mind's eye.
This can be very relaxing.
You can also do this meditation with the image of a blooming flower or with any image that you find relaxing.
Technique #3 Open Eye Meditation For this meditation technique, find a peaceful quiet place and something to focus on such as a flower, a fountain, or even a wall.
Gaze at the object you have chosen and try to clear your mind.
Try to relax and reach a meditative state.
Become one with the object you are staring at and tune everything else out.
The open eye meditation only works if you are able to relax with your eyes open.
Try it, to see if it works for you.
I hope you enjoyed my meditation techniques for beginners.
If you would like to learn more about meditation I encourage you to check out the links below: