Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101
If you’re brand new to meditation, it’s best to keep it simple
Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. I can personally attest to this, as I’ve meditated for the past 20 years. I’ve also been a meditation teacher for almost three years and have seen it make a difference for my clients.
Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could try it in your own living room, your bedroom, your office, or even your car or a local park!
What exactly is meditation?
Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.
