I want to start by saying that research has shown that Mindful Meditation has improved people’s memory, stress levels and attention. Mindful Meditation can also promote empathy and a strengthening in brain activity/frequency. There are simple steps to having a fulfilling Mindful session of meditation:
- CREATE/FIND THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
- The best environment is a calm place where you can have 10-20 minutes either to yourself or with your meditation group. This can be at home, a gym class or out in nature. The main thing is ensuring you can be comfortable and undistracted.
- POSITIONING
- Typically, you will find people sitting in Indian style with their arms laying aligned with their legs and palms open facing the sky. This promotes being open and welcoming to the energies of the universe. However, this posture is not mandatory for successful meditation but works well.
- You can position yourself however you please but understand that the positioning of the body promotes a difference in the transfer of energy. One thing you want to be aware of is having an open/welcoming posture and to be grounded to the earth. Whether it’s just your feet or your buttocks ensure you are grounded to the earth.
- Straighten yourself allowing your spine to either be parallel or 90 Degrees to the ground. Do not slouch as this will hinder your breathing and focus.
- AWARENESS AND BREATHING
- Having self-awareness is pivotal in having a fruitful experience. When you start notice the positioning of your body parts such as your hands and feet. Focus on these two (one at a time) and just be aware of their placement, how they feel, are they warm or cold. Be mindful about your physiological being.
- Then notice your breathing, be intentional about your breathes. Notice your chest expanding and contracting. Feel the Oxygen filling your lungs and exhaling the Carbon Dioxide.
- Singularly focus on these things try not to wander, it takes practice so be patient with yourself you will get there.
- STAYING FOCUSED AND MANIFESTING
- Do your best to stay focused on your breathing and you will eventually hit your ultimate calm. You will for those moments be stress free and you will be able to physically feel this.
- As you become engulfed in positive stress-free energy notice your vibration, be mindful of how you feel.
- If manifestation is part of your intentions then allow yourself to wander into the world you see yourself living but only the best version of you.
- Take note of the environment, the people, what you are doing and most importantly the feeling it gives you envisioning the life you desire.
- BE MINDFUL OF THIS EXPERIENCE
- Be mindful of all parts of this experience you will likely feel very different and have a particularly new perspective after a powerful session.
- It is good to spend 10-20 minutes meditating but shorter or longer is also effective. Give it as much time as you have or are willing to do so.
- Try to meditate periodically throughout your days and work towards making it a habit.
Be Mindful and Intentional in your life. It is your life you choose the outcome. On a personal level, there are things moving in my life taking me towards my goals and these things sometimes surprise me as I do not know every detail of the path but knowing the destination I can see the universe is leading me in the right direction.