While there are a number of different kinds of mediations, one of the easiest to start with is a simple breathing exercise. Controlled breathing is a part of many meditative practices and as you develop more in your practice, you can go deeper into meditation and the all-loving experience of bliss by learning to control your breath more and more.
Find a quiet place where you can get comfy. Your spine should be straight. Begin by inhaling deeply all the way down to your belly. Fill your tummy up with your breath. Exhale slowly then, allowing your stomach to return to its natural position.
Pay close attention to the sound of your breath – the inhale, the exhale, and the space between breaths. In this simple meditation, we are learning to focus. It could take weeks or months, but that’s not important. Time is just a human construct after all. We just want to focus on calming our active mind and learning to focus our attention.
Focusing on your breath calms your mind and body. It brings us peace. Meditation is a practice that can provide tremendous calming benefits. It’s easy to do and is especially effective when done regularly.
I encourage you to start a regular meditation practice if you have not already. We are going through a very unique time here on our beautiful planet earth. Many shifts are happening. We can navigate all of it more easily if we incorporate meditation every day to calm our minds and experience that inner serenity and connection.