How to meditate?

Question

What can meditating do?
Can it help me be more calm and not care abt what people think of me

Answer 1

You're absolutely right: meditation can help you with these things. Infact, here's a list of psychological benefits from meditation:

Increased brain wave coherence.
Greater creativity.
Decreased anxiety.
Decreased depression
Decreased irritability and moodiness
Improved learning ability and memory.
Increased self-actualization.
Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
Increased happiness.
Increased emotional stability.

As for how to meditate:

Choose a quiet spot where you will not be disturbed by other people or by the telephone.

Sit quietly in a comfortable position.

Eliminate distractions and interruptions during the period you'll be meditating.

Commit yourself to a specific length of time and try to stick to it.

Pick a focus word or short phrase that's firmly rooted in your personal belief system. A non-religious person might choose a neutral word like one, peace, or love.

Close your eyes. This makes it easy to concentrate.

Relax your muscles sequentially from head to feet. This helps to break the connection between stressful thoughts and a tense body. Starting with your forehead, become aware of tension as you breathe in. Let go of any obvious tension as you breathe out. Go through the rest of your body in this way, proceeding down through your eyes, jaws, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, back, belly, legs, and feet.

Breathe slowly and naturally, repeating your focus word or phrase silently as you exhale.

Assume a passive attitude. Don't worry about how well you're doing. When other thoughts come to mind, simply say, "Oh, well," and gently return to the repetition.

Continue for 10 to 20 minutes. You may open your eyes to check the time, but do not use an alarm. After you finish: Sit quietly for a minute or so, at first with your eyes closed and later with your eyes open. Do not stand for one or two minutes.

Plan for a session once or twice a day.

Answer 2

Meditation certainly has a lot of wonderful "side-effects" like feeling calmer and not being over-concerned about others' opinions.

There are a lot of good books on meditation. I like Pema Chodron's "When Things Fall Apart."

I think it's easiest to learn meditation from a good teacher, though. That way if you have questions, there is someone to assist you. Most yoga centers have meditation classes, and you can also find meditation classes at many community colleges, hospitals, wellness centers, etc. Some temples, churches, etc. also teach meditation. If you practice a religion, you might want to try the style of meditation taught by the religious leaders at your temple, church or synagogue.

There are many styles of meditation. If you try one and it doesn't work for you, don't give up. Try again.

Start with a very small amount of time, but meditate every day. Even 5 minutes a day is fine to start with. Practice five minutes a day for a month, and then increase it to 10 minutes a day for the second month. Work up to at least 20 minutes a day, if you can. If you miss a day, don't give up. If you miss more than one day, still don't give up!

Some people who meditate will tell you that their method is the only way to do it, or the best way, etc. What that means is it works for them, which is great. But if their method doesn't work for you, don't be concerned--try a different method or a different teacher. Sometimes people need to change the way they meditate at different times in their lives, which is fine, too.

I wish you the best in your meditation practice. May you be at ease with whatever comes your way....

Answer 3

The most important thing is to develop a daily practice - it is the regularity of at least once a day, every day practicing the focusing technique - whichever you use - and remaining calm & silent for that time that will start to help you. Only occaisionally meditating gives less of an effect.

Meditation is like chess; learn in a few minutes, practice for a lifetime.

There is a great deal written on meditation but simple breath meditation is universal & effective.

I wish you much perseverence - the most important quality.

;-)

Answer 4

Buddhist meditation

Sit, relax your mind. Think about nothing for as long as you can. And that is the basics of meditation. Not even what you are going to do tommorrow.

Answer 5

I recommend you read the book "Real Magic - Creating Miracles in Everyday Life" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. You can buy it used on the internet at Barnes & Noble for a few bucks. It explains everything you want to know about meditating, especially the benefits. ...)(

Answer 6

Its not something that can be clearly explained, because everyone finds their own meditative state in their own way. However, you will know when you reach it, but it takes a lot of practice and relaxation.

Answer 7

no one can tell you how to meditate it's something that you have to find out how to do on your own. there are help guides though. i find a relaxing place and calm my mind, i find one thing that makes me happy and think about it, and i breath deep and slow. you must find you own peace of mind. oh and yes it can help your health, mind and outlook on life.
good luck

Answer 8

oh yes my friend. its actually very healthy to meditate everyday. it puts yourself back in control and gives you a clear mind on things.

just try breathing in and out deeply, slow, and long and close your eyes. try to block out all noises. and concentrate.
it helps, i swear.
im only 13 and it helps me.

Answer 9

try this site www.meditate.com