Meditarion eBook

How to meditate?
Having decided that you want to learn to
meditate, now is the time to decide how
you want to learn to meditate.
There are a myriad ways you can meditate
and each has it bene ts.
You may choose a moving meditation such
as Tai Chi, Yoga, or walking meditation.
You may choose a chanting meditation, or
other forms such as Transendental
meditation.
I prefer to keep things simple.
My method of meditation utilises focussing
on my breath and visualisation.
Keys to meditation
I view meditation from a simplistic point of view, and as such keep things as simple as
possible.
In essence, meditation is an altered state of consciousness, some what similar to
hypnosis. We all enter into and out of this type of state several times during the day,
such as when we are sleeping , day dreaming and waking.
In meditation we are practicing to do these things with purpose.
The rst key for me is the breath. Focussing on the breath and using it to activate the
parasympathetic and help calm the sympathetic nervous systems. It also gives us
something to focus on whilst practicing meditation
The second key is non-attachment to your thoughts. Thoughts are like waves and will
ow in and out of your mind whilst you meditate, as they do to your mind throughout the
rest of the day.
My third key, is openess. Be completely open to the experience. Allow yourself to
experience whatever happens with an open heart and an intention of openess, well
knowing that nothing but good can come from it.
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