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Want to Train Yourself to be a Calm Person? Try Meditation in this way, come on!

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When you are hit by fear, anxiety, and worry, your feelings must be mixed so that make you feel uneasy. One way to deal with this kind of situation is to meditate.

Launching from HealthlineMeditation is a process activity of training the mind to be able to focus. Meditation is actually nothing new. Now meditation is increasingly known to the public, especially to people who pay attention to mental health issues. Some of the important benefits of meditation include reducing stress, increasing focus, improving sleep quality, managing pain, and lowering blood pressure.

Want to know how how to do proper meditation to get a sense of calm, Beauties? Come on, take a look at some of the preparations and ways to do meditation which have been summarized from the following sources!

Prepare Time and Tools




Meditation illustration/Photo: Freepik.comMeditation illustration/Photo: Freepik.com

If you are a beginner and want to start trying meditation, the first thing to do is to set aside some time. To start your first meditation experience, doing it for 10 minutes is enough. You can adjust this to your schedule and your daily busyness. Reported from Psychology TodayThere are 2 best times to meditate, namely in the morning and at night before going to bed.

Not only that, don’t forget to prepare a comfortable mattress for you, OK! You can choose a mattress with various thicknesses available in the market, from 3 millimeters to 10 millimeters. If as a beginner you are still confused, using the voice of a meditation instructor can be an option that can help you understand how to do proper meditation.

Choose the Right Place




A comfortable place can help achieve meditation goals
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The choice of place is one of the keys to getting a sense of calm in meditation, here, Beauties. Choose a place that is quiet, calm, and of course gives a sense of comfort. A corner of a room or garden with lots of shady plants can be a comfortable place to start meditation.

Looking for a Comfortable Sitting Position




The sitting position in meditation can be done by sitting cross-legged with a straight spine
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Beauties, for those of you who are beginners, the sitting position that is done in meditation is a cross-legged position called Sukasana. In addition, you can use additional media to get a comfortable sitting position for the spine by using yoga blocks. Or if you don’t have one you can use a pillow. One thing to note in the sitting position in meditation is that the spine must be completely straight.

After getting a comfortable sitting position, one more thing to note is the position of the hands. Reported from Very Well MindThere are various hand positions in yoga called mudras. As a beginner, you can place your palms up or down on your lap.

Breath and Mind Exercises

The practice of cultivating the breath and mind is the essence of meditation. That way, the peace and comfort that you dream of will be achieved. Reported from Very Well MindAfter getting a comfortable sitting position with your eyes closed, the next step is to start observing your breath and take a deep breath slowly.

Then focus on each inhalation and exhalation. If needed, you can count your breaths to help improve focus. Next, if you feel your mind is distracted, try to imagine it floating before returning to focus on your breath.

When you’re done, take a few moments to feel how you feel and think after the meditation. If you feel stiff after sitting down, you can do some stretching movements slowly.

So, those were some preparations and ways to do meditation to make life more calm. Good luck, Beauties!

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