{"id":16757,"date":"2021-09-24T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=16757"},"modified":"2021-09-24T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T13:00:49","slug":"how-to-start-meditation-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/meditation\/how-to-start-meditation-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Meditation in 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7287297\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meditation has many benefits, including cognitive benefits and stress relief.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of meditation starts with the physical body until you reach your mind, ego, intellect, and something more profound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation is such a mystery for many, but because studies show us that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4895748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meditating has many benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, maybe it is worth a try. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here is a guide on how to start meditating in 5 easy steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Find a suitable spot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditating requires space for you to relax uninterrupted, and the first step to meditation is finding the right spot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal spot should be free from disturbances. It should make you feel safe and comfy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people do it in their bedroom, so if that is the case for you, make sure you find a corner in your room where you can take your mind off things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Sit comfortably<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to sit in a comfortable position. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many positions like the lotus position, sitting on a cushion, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter which position you choose, as long as you are comfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Clear your mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation requires you to have a clear mind, so make sure you clear your mind and do not think about work, school, and other problems that may distract you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Don\u2019t think<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you are sitting safe and comfy in your space with a clear mind, it\u2019s time to start meditating. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just sit and observe. Listen to what you are thinking and feeling, but do not engage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation is not about forgetting problems, it is about addressing them with the right mindset.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Getting back to reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were taken into a different state of mind due to deep thought, you must slowly transition into reality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can take 10 to 30 seconds to get back, and you will feel a lot better.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to research, meditation has many benefits, including cognitive benefits and stress relief.\u00a0 The process of meditation starts with the physical body until you reach your mind, ego, intellect, and something more profound. 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