Mindfulness, no mind, concentration, breath focus, chanting or awareness, there are various ways to meditate, the goal of all is the same, to achieve a state of peacefulness and serenity.

Conscious Breathing

Sit comfortably with your back straight. If need be sit with a backrest. Your legs can be crossed comfortably or lay them straight before you. If you can find someone who can lead you through the exercise it shall be easier especially the first time around.

The place and room you choose must be quiet and clean. Perhaps you could play soft instrumental music especially designed for meditation. This is however not essential. Allow yourself to breathe naturally especially focusing on the area where the breath enters your nostrils.



If a sensation arises, watch it with your minds, eyes, as the breath goes in and out slowly, calmly. Do not control your breath. Just be aware of this sensation of the air passing in and out of the nostrils. Let thoughts arise and pass away do not get caught in your thoughts. Your whole body should be relaxed, face relaxed, shoulders easy, the belly easy. Do not constrict any part of yours body. If the mind tends to run away, gently pull it back

Pain arises in parts of your body simply notice it and watch it going. Surrender to the process of breathing. Feelings arise, thoughts arise. Your mind may "plan", may "judge", may "reject", may "condemn". Be aware, of these but do not get caught in the content of your thoughts. For they arise and shall also pass, as waves rise and fall, and you remain the ocean calm and silent beneath. Conscious breathing makes the body and mind one it calms both. It brings you to an awareness of the present moment, the only moment which is truly real. Anxiety comes from memories of the past and thoughts of the future. With conscious breathing you shall learn to live in the moment.

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