Our irksome and restless lifestyle makes us unhappy, impatient and frustrated. Calmness is the ideal state in which we should receive all life's experiences. Meditation actually gives you that edge and time by making your mind calmer and more focused. Learning how to meditate for only 20 minutes a day can have significant health changes. In fact, recent research has shown that meditating twice per day for about 20 minutes can actually reduce blockages in your blood vessels, significantly lowering the risk of sudden death by heart attack or stroke. Before starting meditation, ideally we need to take care of a few things: - a quiet place, if possible, dedicate this space exclusively to your daily sitting.
- setting a time; early morning is generally said to be the best time.
- Deciding in advance the duration of your sit (15 to 45 minutes).
- sit comfortable; most people like a cushion under their behind, the room is best not too warm or cold.
- wear loose, comfortable clothing.
The Body:
- sitting with your back straight, in whichever posture you meditate is most essential.
- be comfortable and physically relaxed, and avoid moving too much.
- keep the head straight, slightly bent forward, keep the teeth slightly apart, the tip of the tongue again the upper pallet.
- the eyes are best kept half-open (without really looking), but many beginners find that too distracting and close them.
- the shoulders should be relaxed and the hands can be put in one's lap.
- the legs can be in the full lotus (which not many Westerners manage), but also simply crossed.
- try belly-breathing; not breathing with the chest, but from the navel.
- always remember that the posture should enhance meditation, not be an obstacle!
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