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Always remember - meditation is simple!
Try to find a gentle rhythm that is comfortable and not a strain to maintain. You can rest the palm of your hand across your abdomen to prevent shallow upper chest breathing. This helps to get oxygen more deeply into your body, which brings more benefits and more relaxation.
Don’t hold the breath with empty lungs.
Repeat this count of four for 5-10 minutes breathing in to count 1 2 3 4 hold for 1 2 3 4 and exhale for 1 2 3 4 keeping your attention focused on your breathing with relaxed awareness.
To start with 5 minutes might seem a long time and this is quite natural. Meditation is a skill and like any skill needs practice.
There will be good days and not quite as good days frustrations and joys. Keep practicing and be persistent and you will find your periods of relaxation will increase.
Inevitably you will find your mind strays but don’t be disappointed just bring your attention back to your breathing. You are gently training your mind to be more under your conscious control and this is just the beginning.
The foundations are being laid and as you practice and progress your meditation will become easier and feel more natural.
Well done! You have taken the first steps
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