MEDITATIONMeditation can be practiced in a variety of ways. You can
do it for a minute a day or hours on end. As with the poses,
there is no need to rush into meditation. Let your mind wan-
der as many times as you want. As long as you keep coming
back to a singular point of focus, you’re meditating. Over
time, the practice will get easier and you’ll start to see the
benefits in your daily life.
How to Meditate
You don’t need much to begin your meditation. As long as
you’ve got a brain and can breathe, you’re all set, but here are
a few more factors to take into consideration as well:
PLACE: Find a spot in your home where you will not be
disturbed. This can be the same spot you’ve been prac-
ticing the poses in or somewhere entirely different. As
long as you can close your eyes and focus without inter-
ruption, any spot will work.
TIME: The body is most relaxed in the mornings and
evenings. Many people will meditate during these times,
because they find it easier to hold focus. However, if
this does not work with your schedule, pick a time that
makes sense to you and stick to it.
BODY POSITION: When meditating you want to be com-
fortable yet stay awake. Many people find that sitting up
straight in Easy pose or sitting against a wall on a blanket
or bolster works great for them. However, if you are ill or
have a medical condition that does not allow this, then
by all means lie down.