Step 1- USE COMFORTABLE CLOTHING.
During meditation you want to wear any type of clothing that makes you feel comfortable.
Find something that is soft, cool or warm depending on where you live.
The reason for this is when you start to relax you will feel your clothing on your body.
If your clothing is tight or poking you somewhere it will become a distraction.
If you have a comfortable pillow to sit or chair to sit on this would be ideal.
Step 2- FIND A QUIET SPACE.
Find a place where you feel comfortable, happy and safe.
Outdoors in nature somewhere or in your yard or garden is great.
That feel good room in your home is fine too.
If you live near the ocean that is a wonderful place.
Natural elements like plants, trees and water hold a healing energy that can affect us in positive ways.
There is no right or wrong place to meditate, it's what feels good to you.
Meditation music, nature sounds or acoustic instrumental music will set the mood in your space.
If finding a quiet space is a challenge, use your ipod.
Step 3- A FOCAL POINT.
A focal point is a very useful tool to use during meditation.
Staring at a focal point tricks your mind to stop thinking about other things except for the object you are focusing on.
As you start your own meditation practice getting your mind to be still of thoughts will get easier the more you do it.
A garden fountain or home fountain is great to use as a focal point.
You have the soothing sounds of the water flowing and the site of the water moving.
In addition a simple flower, plant or single lit candle works great.
Step 4- DEEP BREATHING.
Deep breathing is something that the majority of us don't do enough.
Deep breathing is absolutely essential to releasing anxiety and stress.
Notice how your body feels in your chest and trapezium areas.
Are your shoulders pulled up towards your ears? Does your chest feel heavy and tight? To begin, take a deep breath in through your nose.
Hold it for about 5 seconds then exhale as slow as you can through your mouth.
Repeat this 3 times or more.
After the 3 times you should feel your body relax.
When you do feel relaxed then breath normally through your meditation session.
Step 5- MEDITATING USING A FOCAL POINT.
Now you are ready to begin meditating.
You may want to set a timer for this or just meditate until you feel you are done.
As you focus in on your garden fountain or other focal point options watch the flow of the water and listen to the sound of it.
Slowly become aware of your face or head as it begins to feel almost numb or at times tingly.
Imagine the water washing you from the top of your head down to your feet.
Slowly imagine this body part to body part.
When you are fully being washed in your minds eye and almost feeling this sensation, just be and let it happen.
You are meditating, you are there! Being quiet during this time you have become truly present.
You are in your moment! After you have finished you may feel very relaxed.
Please note that in the beginning you may have thoughts popping in your head.
This is okay, just recognize it and let it go.
In time the thoughts will become less.
Continue with your meditation as often as you can.
The greatest of healing to you.