My patients ask me every day: “Dr. you are advising me to meditate and relax, but I have not idea how to meditate”. These are the tips I give them to learn how to meditate:
- Find a comfortable and relaxing place to meditate. It does not matter where it is as long as it is comfortable for you and quiet
- Silence is a very important component to meditate. It heals the thoughts and the crowded mind
- Try to let go of any negative emotion before you start meditating. Focus your attention in the hard work that is involved on calming yourself down
- Sit on a comfortable position, better is your body is upright with the head up
- Close your eyes and try to focus your thoughts on the blackness of the space inside
- Breathe easily and focus your attention on the breath. Feel the way your lungs absorb the air as you inhale, and feel the air coming out as you exhale
- Start counting your breath. You can even set a goal to count to 100 every time you meditate. This is a great way to get focused and to concentrate on your own body. Eventually the thoughts will go away
- Visualize yourself making possible whatever seems difficult at the time. Imagine yourself being there, doing what you wish, accomplishing the task
- Enjoy the experience of meditation, and feel the relaxation through all of your muscles and nerves as you continue breathing
- Set a time to meditate. 5 minutes everyday is a great starting time. This time can be increased whenever you feel the need to do it longer
