Meditation is very good for the mind, body and soul. Feeling stressed and under the weather, do these simple techniques to unwind and feel fresh! All you need to do is sit in a relaxing environment, be disciplined and breathe.
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Sit and Relax
Find a comfy spot and light some candles. Sit into the meditation position, close your eyes and place your arms out. Remember to make your thumb and second finger touch and keep it that way!
Take a deep breathe and hum or you can stay silent.
Tai Chi
Tai Chai arose from martial arts and it’s known, as meditation in motion. If you want to meditate at home, you can follow these techniques on a DVD. All you need to do is stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward and knees slightly bent.
Tuck your hips slightly forward, keep your shoulders down and make sure they’re relaxed. Hold your head up and slowly inhale and exhale deep breaths through your nose. Continue this meditation with your eyes closed.
This techniques helps with stress and has been said to improve your health. So feeling tense, do this technique for awhile and relax your mind, body and soul.
Concentration
Need to concentrate on something else to take your mind off things? Follow the concentration technique meditation and let go of those thoughts.
All you need to do is focus on a single point by following your breath and mantra or stare at a candle flame. A beginner? Start off with a few minutes and then work your way up to longer duration’s.
This technique helps your concentration span and to help a wandering mind.
With these techniques you will help your mind and body relax. Plus you will feel good, refreshed and ready to begin your day! The plus side, it helps reduce stress!
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