Meditation for Beginners

Meditation for Beginners

People decide to start a meditation practice for a variety of reasons, some want to reduce stress and others do it as part of a spiritual practice.  Meditation can do wonders for you, especially your mental health.  If you have never tried meditating before you may have no idea where to start.  Here is a meditation for beginners guide to get you started.

Don’t Try Too Hard

Meditation is different for everyone and every meditation session is different from the last.  There is no “right” way to do it.  Don’t get frustrated by thinking you aren’t doing it right, especially in the beginning.  Just relax and try and calm your mind.  Yes, that is easier said than done but that is what meditation is about.  If you’re having trouble then just focus on your breathing until you relax.

Try Different Methods

There are a variety of different meditation techniques but for a beginner, you can start with the following types.  The first is simply breathing meditation, where you simply sit there and focus on your breath.

You can also start with walking meditation (you have probably done this already without even realizing it).  This is simply going for a walk and noticing what’s around you.  Head to a local park or nature trail and simply walk around noticing the trees, plants, and flowers along the way.  Lastly, you can opt for a guided meditation either by using an app or even finding one on YouTube.  For this, you sit back and follow someone’s voice as they guide you through a relaxation technique.

Create a Regular Time to Meditate

It takes time to create a regular habit so give meditation a regular slot in your schedule.  You don’t need to set aside hours only 10 to 15 minutes a day is fine.  Even the busiest person can set aside a few minutes for regular meditation.  Many people prefer to meditate first thing in the morning it allows them to start the day off right.  Put your phone down, leave the email until later and reduce some of the negativity in your life.

Meditation is an amazing practice, it can help with both your physical and mental health.  It only takes a few minutes a day, you don’t need to be an expert or need any special equipment to improve the quality of your life.  Give regular meditation a try for just two weeks to understand just how beneficial it can be.

5 Best Meditation Apps to Calm Your Mind

5 Best Meditation Apps to Calm Your Mind

We all know that meditation is a great way to reduce stress and improve our overall well-being. There are many ways to meditate, but one of the best ways is by using apps on your phone. This blog post will provide you with 5 different apps that can help you learn how to meditate or use meditation techniques at any time.

Simply Being

This app is great for meditating with your eyes open. It has three different modes that you can choose from, each lasting between 20-30 minutes. You are able to set a meditation timer and the option of background sounds to help enhance your experience.

Guided Meditation VR

If you’re looking for something more virtual reality related then this is the perfect app for you. With this app, you can explore a variety of virtual environments and listen to the meditation sessions that have been designed specifically for each environment.

Insight Timer

This is another great app with plenty of different guided meditations in various lengths (ranging from two minutes to 60+ minutes) and categories such as sleep, mindfulness, and anxiety. It is perfect for people who struggle to find the time to meditate as you can integrate meditation into your everyday life.

Simple Habit

This app is perfect for users who are looking for a quick five-minute session or want something more in-depth with longer sessions available too. It provides plenty of different categories, including sleep and anxiety relief which will help improve the quality of your mind and body quickly. It is perfect for busy people who want five minutes of meditation during the workday.

ZenFriend

This app is perfect for beginners who are new to meditation and want something simple. It has one of the largest selections of guided meditations with plenty of different categories, including sleep and anxiety relief which will help improve your mind quickly. This makes it ideal for people who struggle to find time throughout their day or need some guidance when they can’t focus.  ZenFriend also has daily meditation challenges to help you reach your goals. It’s free, but it does contain some ads if you don’t want to upgrade for $0.99 per month or $11.95 per year.

These apps are perfect for someone that is first starting out on their meditation journey and have trouble getting calm and focusing their mind.  Meditation isn’t hard but it helps to have some guidance when you are starting out, if you can’t meet with a guide then apps are the next best thing.