Article by Jessica T

Awareness Meditation – Simple Exercise

Mindfulness meditation is all about being aware and being present. In our daily life, we quite often operate on autopilot, which means that we are living inside our own thoughts and therefore not aware of what is going on in our environment. You have most certainly tried walking or taking the bus to work, school or someplace else, and do not really remember the details of how you ended up at the wanted destination. You did not pay attention to your surroundings. This can be a calming experience of taking a mental break from your life and just focus on your thoughts, but it also means that you may not be able to see possible opportunities there may come your way, and you may therefore miss out of something significant.

In mindful meditation you will learn to be attentive and focus only on your inhalations and exhalations and the many sensation connected to it. You will also have to remember to only focus on NOW and not on the past or the future. You should be present in this particular second. So try this step-by-step mindfulness technique to help you become present.

Mindful Meditation Exercise

Step 1Choose a quiet location where you can perform your meditation and a time where you are certain nothing will interrupt you when you meditate. Practice this mindfulness meditation for 10 to 20 minutes. Pick a meditation position that you are comfortable with and take a short time to settle your mind and body before beginning the exercise.

Step 2Close your eyes and become aware of your inhalations and exhalations. Unlike the majority of other types of meditation exercises, you will not alter your breathing or breathe consciously. You should instead observe your breathing. Focus on your inhaling and exhaling and the way the air fills your body and expand your stomach and chest. Be aware of the sensations in your body like the temperature of the air and the feelings in your body. Acknowledge these sensations but do not judge them in any way. You will only passively watch the situation.

Step 3Remember to only focus on the present, and on the breath that you are taking in this very moment and the way it feels now. And when you exhale, you will stop to think about that breath but instead on the breath that you are inhaling this instant. You also have to remember to calm your mind and body while meditating. Try to be still and allow your mind to be calm and just enjoy the moment of serenity.

When you finished with your meditation and feel like you are ready to end this mindful meditation, calmly open your eyes and take a energizing cleansing breath.

Mindfulness meditation is a quite good technique for relaxation and it helps you to still your mind and body in a very fast way. So if you feel like you need to find a way to relax and reduce stress and anger in your life, you should work with mindfulness meditation. There are so many great benefits with meditation and it can help you improve your life mentally physically and spiritually. It can give you a feeling of calmness and control and make you feel much more balanced and centered. Beside this type of meditation there are other great relaxation meditation techniques such as Imagery Technique, Body Scan, Breathing Exercise, Grounding Exercise, and so much more.

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About the Author

Jessica T.I am no meditation or yoga expert but I am simply interested in these things and I am just sharing the knowledge that I have about meditation in hopes of helping you with your meditation practice.At my website, Positive Affirmations, you can find different meditation techniques that you may want to try.Learn more at:Guided Imagery