Breathing Meditation

Have you ever wanted to try meditation, but were afraid that you wouldn't be able to do it correctly? If so, breathing meditation is an excellent place to start - beginners often find this technique to be an easy, non-threatening way to ease into a meditation routine.

Many of us are aware that meditation can have profound and dramatic results on our lives. Consistent meditation can effectively reduce anxiety and stress, help us focus more intently on work and home tasks, and even heal physical illnesses.

Still, most people are hesitant to try meditation for themselves, because they perceive it as something that requires special talents and skills. Often, we think of meditation as being reserved for highly spiritual people, such as gurus living in the caves and mountains of India.

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However, meditation is not just for people with special talents - anyone with a bit of time and patience can learn how to meditate effectively. People from all walks of life, including bankers, stay at home moms, and drivers have discovered the amazing power that meditation holds. 

If you are just starting out in your meditation practice, breathing meditation is a great exercise, because it gives your mind a strong anchor to focus upon. Meditation often involves the use of rhythms, and the human breath provides the perfect natural rhythm to let your mind drift into a deep meditative state. And because breathing meditation is very simple, it is a good technique for beginners to learn meditation without becoming overwhelmed.

The first step to learning breathing meditation is to find a comfortable, quiet spot where you can practice. For many of us, this can be a challenge - if you have a spouse, children, or a roommate, it can be hard to set aside a place where you know you will not be interrupted.

With a little planning, though, you should be able to establish a meditation space. A corner of the dining room might be a great place to meditate while the kids are asleep, for example; or you might use your bedroom for meditation while your spouse is at work. Whatever you decide upon, make sure the other members of your household understand that this is your private space, and it is not to be disturbed for any reason.

Once you have found a suitable space to do your breathing meditation, settle into a comfortable position and close your eyes. Then, focus your attention on your breathing rhythm. Don't try to do anything about it - just concentrate on the rhythm, and allow your mind to block out everything else. As your meditation progresses, your mind will become fixed on your breathing, and will gently drift into a state of deep relaxation.

Breathing meditation is an effective way to shut down the “mind chatter” that most of us experience all day, every day. When you eliminate your mind chatter, you can connect with your own inner wisdom - the still, small voice that tells us everything we need to know to become happier, healthier, more spiritual human beings.

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