Meditation (or self hypnosis for relaxation) is an art that has been practiced for thousands of years. People use meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) to find stillness and peace internally. It helps deal with stress and the weight of everyday life. People have found that they have obtained answers to issues or solved problems during meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) or perhaps just gained clarity to something that was complex to them. Writers and musicians have used it to inspire their unique creative abilities.
The great thing about meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) is that you don't need any special training or equipment to start- you can start right now and simply sit in a comfortable position, find a quiet place in your home, and try to find the stillness that is in your mind. If you do want to think of a few things in preparation before your first session, the most important thing to consider is the position you sit in, the clothes you wear, and your environment. Since you will be sitting for at least 15 to 30 minutes at a time, make sure you feel comfortable in the position you are in. Clearly you also want to make sure you aren't wearing clothing that hurts or makes it difficult to breathe in.
Once you've found and created your spot, close your eyes and try to focus on keeping your mind empty. The lack of thinking is where the true benefit of meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) comes in. Some people have found it is best to keep their eyes open and they focus on a particular object, like a burning flame from a candle or spot on the wall. You can also think of a color- white is a nice relaxing color. In the beginning you will find that your mind begins to wander or behave as a little child chatting about. This is perfectly normal and the more you fight it the more it will persist. Lovingly bring the focus back to a color, spot on the wall, or flame.
The first step to this self hypnosis for relaxation is to sit in a quiet, comfortable spot, making sure you are facing a wall about eight feet away from you. Pick a spot or object on that wall, and make that spot or object your focal point. Looking at your focal point, begin counting backwards from 100, one number for each breath you exhale. As you do this, imagine yourself floating, and feeling very relaxed. You will begin to feel your eyelids getting heavy, and may begin to blink. Let your eyes slowly close, and as you continue to count backwards, imagine yourself as limp as a rag-doll, totally relaxed, and floating in a safe and comfortable place. Stop counting, and just float in your space. If any disturbing thoughts should come while in your space, just let them flow out again, and allow yourself to continue to feel safe and relaxed. This technique can help you to cope with stress, and discharge the tension that accumulates during stressful situations. When you are ready to come out of this self-hypnosis, you can either let yourself drift off to sleep, or you can count from one to three and exit. First, count one, and get yourself ready to exit. At two, take a deep breath, and hold for a few seconds. At three, exhale and open your eyes slowly. As you open your eyes, continue to hold on to that relaxed and comfortable feeling. You may then want to increase the length of your sessions to thirty minutes, or maybe even an hour. In our highly active lifestyles of today, it is imperative that we include a brief time for meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) in our daily schedule.
Some find it helpful to meditation mid-day at work. Work is where most of the stress happens, so meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) half way through the day helps the day flow easier and makes you a more productive employee. Try to find a quiet space at work, perhaps your car. Listen to a cd that is 30 to 60 minutes long, set a timer on your watch, or have someone call you in 30 minutes. By setting an alarm of some type, your mind will not worry about being late for a commitment while meditating.
Try to take care of any other disturbances that might happen while you are meditating. Make sure your family knows this is special time for you and that you are not to be disturbed. Turn off all ringers on the phones and leave your cell phone in the garage so you cant hear it and be tempted. If you aren't distracted you will have a better chance of experiencing the benefits of deep meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation). If you are stuck trying to find a place in your home, don't rule out large closets. Although you may need to run an extension cord, they are great hiding spots! - 14130
The great thing about meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) is that you don't need any special training or equipment to start- you can start right now and simply sit in a comfortable position, find a quiet place in your home, and try to find the stillness that is in your mind. If you do want to think of a few things in preparation before your first session, the most important thing to consider is the position you sit in, the clothes you wear, and your environment. Since you will be sitting for at least 15 to 30 minutes at a time, make sure you feel comfortable in the position you are in. Clearly you also want to make sure you aren't wearing clothing that hurts or makes it difficult to breathe in.
Once you've found and created your spot, close your eyes and try to focus on keeping your mind empty. The lack of thinking is where the true benefit of meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) comes in. Some people have found it is best to keep their eyes open and they focus on a particular object, like a burning flame from a candle or spot on the wall. You can also think of a color- white is a nice relaxing color. In the beginning you will find that your mind begins to wander or behave as a little child chatting about. This is perfectly normal and the more you fight it the more it will persist. Lovingly bring the focus back to a color, spot on the wall, or flame.
The first step to this self hypnosis for relaxation is to sit in a quiet, comfortable spot, making sure you are facing a wall about eight feet away from you. Pick a spot or object on that wall, and make that spot or object your focal point. Looking at your focal point, begin counting backwards from 100, one number for each breath you exhale. As you do this, imagine yourself floating, and feeling very relaxed. You will begin to feel your eyelids getting heavy, and may begin to blink. Let your eyes slowly close, and as you continue to count backwards, imagine yourself as limp as a rag-doll, totally relaxed, and floating in a safe and comfortable place. Stop counting, and just float in your space. If any disturbing thoughts should come while in your space, just let them flow out again, and allow yourself to continue to feel safe and relaxed. This technique can help you to cope with stress, and discharge the tension that accumulates during stressful situations. When you are ready to come out of this self-hypnosis, you can either let yourself drift off to sleep, or you can count from one to three and exit. First, count one, and get yourself ready to exit. At two, take a deep breath, and hold for a few seconds. At three, exhale and open your eyes slowly. As you open your eyes, continue to hold on to that relaxed and comfortable feeling. You may then want to increase the length of your sessions to thirty minutes, or maybe even an hour. In our highly active lifestyles of today, it is imperative that we include a brief time for meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) in our daily schedule.
Some find it helpful to meditation mid-day at work. Work is where most of the stress happens, so meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) half way through the day helps the day flow easier and makes you a more productive employee. Try to find a quiet space at work, perhaps your car. Listen to a cd that is 30 to 60 minutes long, set a timer on your watch, or have someone call you in 30 minutes. By setting an alarm of some type, your mind will not worry about being late for a commitment while meditating.
Try to take care of any other disturbances that might happen while you are meditating. Make sure your family knows this is special time for you and that you are not to be disturbed. Turn off all ringers on the phones and leave your cell phone in the garage so you cant hear it and be tempted. If you aren't distracted you will have a better chance of experiencing the benefits of deep meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation). If you are stuck trying to find a place in your home, don't rule out large closets. Although you may need to run an extension cord, they are great hiding spots! - 14130
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