MEDITATION

MEDITATION

We are a stressed out bunch right now and this really affects our pain levels.

I usually get an answer of ‘no not really’ when I ask people if they feel stressed.
But when we dig a bit deeper and see that they are travelling two hours plus too work, sitting at a desk or performing a physical job for eight hours plus, dealing with a difficult boss, client or work colleague all day, racing home to take the kids to their sports clubs and maybe missing dinner, hitting the gym for a hectic hour, having a poor relationship with their partner, switching on the phone or laptop again to check emails around nine or 10pm and then wondering why you don’t sleep properly!

Well in these cases the abnormal has become normal.

When we become aware of how we act throughout the day then this can
help you change your habits which will lead to a better life for you and your family.

Learning how to relax takes practice, but over time it can help release tension in your body, calm your mind and improve your mental wellbeing.

How to Meditate: Simple Meditation for Beginners

1. Sit or lie comfortably. Make sure your warm and won’t be disturbed.
2. Close your eyes. …
3. Become aware of your breath and slow it down.
4. Become aware of your tummy rising and falling as you breath.
5. Begin by slowly counting for 6 seconds as you breath in. Keeping your attention on your tummy. Then hold for 3 seconds.
6. Breath out slowly for 6 seconds, count down from 6 and again hold for 3
7. Your mind will wander off. When you notice this, dont react. Simply bring your attention back to the count and the rise and fall of your tummy.
8. Repeat and try for 5 minutes each morning and before bed time. Set an alarm.
9. The following week increase to 10 minutes and so on…
10. This is one of the simplest but most powerful practices you can do.
11. It takes practice !
12. Enjoy