Introduction to Meditation

The world we live in today is often fast paced and more often then not, you may find that you don’t get a chance to sit down, relax and reflect on the things that are important in your life. This shouldn’t be the case and the good news is that meditation has been around for a long time; because of this there is a wealth of information available for beginners.

Meditation is a great way to slow down, unwind and remove the stress that can build up in our daily lives, leaving you feeling peaceful and focused. Once you are in this state of mind, you will find that you can communicate better and complete those tedious tasks.

There are many different forms of meditation and contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn’t have to be a religious or spiritual exercise although it is commonly used in this way. You should know that meditation is for everyone regardless of your background.

There are numerous reasons why people begin meditating, in addition to relaxation, meditation can be used for many other things such as self healing using chakras, self discovery and reaching a high state of mind where you can focus clearly and perform at your best. Many sports athletes use meditation before big events to ‘get in the zone’ which allows them to attain peak performance.

The big thing to understand about meditation is that there is no ‘one size fits all’. There are many different types of meditations, some people use the sound of a person’s voice to meditate too, some people use the sound of nature whereas some people use no sound at all. There are also many different ways to meditate such as sitting down in a certain position, lying down on your back or even simply being in a state of mind while you walk around. The length of meditation can vary greatly as well.