Basic Tips for Meditation

Prepare.
Inhale very deeply through nose, and tense your whole body until it vibrates. Throw the breath out through the mouth and and let the whole body relax. Repeat two or three times to rid the body of tension and get energized so you'll be awake and ready for meditation.

  • Sit with a tall spine.
  • Feel length in the back of your neck. Keep chin level with floor.
  • Chest is open with very slight tension between shoulder blades.
  • Have hands resting in your lap with palms facing upward.
  • Close your eyes and point them slightly upward. Be careful not to strain the eyes or forehead (or you'll just get a headache).
  • Take a couple of smooth deep breaths and check the body for tension, letting go of any you find during exhalation.
  • Maintain upright posture.
  • Be as physically relaxed, and mentally focused as possible.

Now begin your meditation, using your own technique, or try one of our guided meditations in the menu to the right.

Headphones or earbuds are usually best for the audio (some help to block out distracting sounds too).
Guided Meditations
"I will meditate on peace for 6 minutes at 6:00AM or 6:00PM every day, no matter where I am, or what I am doing."
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