(borrowed from Emily Listfield)Mainstream medicine is finding that even brief stints of sitting quietly & thinking about your breath can improve concentration, lower stress, & maybe reduce your risk of disease. In a study from University of North Carolina, people who meditated 20 minutes a day performed 10 times better than their nonmeditating peers on a test that measured focus.
Here are some easy steps for beginners:
1) Start by practicing 3 times a week. Set a timer for only 5 minutes. Sit in any position that is comfortable, even sitting in a chair or lying down.
2) Close your eyes & take a few deep breaths. Concentrate on the feeling of your breath, letting other thoughts go. If you find your mind wandering, bring yourself back to the breath.
3) Build short meditation breaks into your day. Take a minute to simply breathe before your next phone call or meeting. If you're stuck in traffic or waiting in line, practice meditative awareness of your breath to settle your attention & calm yourself.
I would like to add that I control my breathing when I exercise, as well. This helps to control my heart rate better.
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