79012 912 Mind & Body Meditation Meditation Basics true Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:01:45 -0800 /system/videos/3/12/90/07/79012.flv mind, meditation, meditating, spiritual, relaxation, religion, silence, quiet, handling, stress How To Meditate http://www.howcast.com/videos/79012-How-To-Meditate http://www.howcast.com/videos/79012-How-To-Meditate/edit approved 121 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=79012"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=79012" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 45 Lessa_Millet http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/meditate_hd_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5770 false false false 49049 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/25.jpg Wear comfy clothing Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

]]> 49050 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/31.jpg Find a quiet spot Find a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Try to meditate in the same place every day.

]]> 49051 3 38 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/38.jpg Choose a good time Choose a daily meditation time. Yogis say the best time to meditate is between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., but it’s more important to practice at the same time every day than at the ideal time.

]]> 49052 4 49 Tip Always meditate on an empty stomach. Research shows that digestion interferes with the positive physiological effects of meditation.

]]> 49053 5 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/57.jpg Get into position Find a comfortable chair or bench and sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor. You may sit with your legs crossed, lotus-style, if you like, but it’s not necessary. Place your hands on your knees, palms up; tilt your head forward slightly, and close your eyes.

]]> 49054 6 73 Tip If you feel yourself nodding off, open your eyes halfway. Maintaining good posture also will help you stay awake.

]]> 49055 7 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/80.jpg Begin deep breathing Close your mouth and begin inhaling deeply and exhaling gently, making sure your belly expands as you breathe in.

]]> 49056 8 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/88.jpg Focus on one thing Clear your mind by focusing on your breathing — how it feels, doing it correctly, and so on. Some people find that having a mantra — a word or phrase that they can repeat over and over — helps them block out thoughts.

]]> 49057 9 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79012/103.jpg Be consistent Try to build up a daily 20-minute meditation, but aim first for consistency. It’s better to meditate just for a few minutes every single day than to do it for 20 minutes sporadically.

]]> 49058 10 114 Fact People who meditate are less likely to catch the flu.

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