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Quick Intro to Meditation
Posted in Nourishment for the Mind » Meditate on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Quick Intro to Meditation From the RedEye Meditation is not an easy practice, but it isn’t as hard as most people think, according to Tim Wang, a meditator and co-founder of Three Pillars in Hyde Park. Wang gave RedEye a mini-session during a phone interview. Here are the tips he offered regarding his preferred type of meditation, which can help you focus. · Get comfortable, whether lying down, sitting or leaning against a wall · Relax, but not to the point where you are falling asleep. (This ain’t naptime.) · Start to be aware of how you’re breathing. Feel the motion of your body. Feel the flow of air. Feel your belly expanding and contracting. · Be aware of the thoughts in your mind, but don’t follow them. For example, if your stomach grumbles, you may start to think, “Well, I’m hungry. Where can I go for lunch? What should I get for dinner?” · Don’t do that. Instead, accept the thought that you’re hungry, but re-focus your attention on your breathing. · Think for now, “I’m here,” and continue to focus on the moment.
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