Meditation for Learners and Beginners

Defining meditation is the easiest thing and it would not take so much time to describe it. But is should not be studied, it should be experienced. The feel and pleasure that the meditation gives is wordless. There are no side effects in meditation. The only effects in meditation are confidence, positivist, and concentration. The initial steps of meditation can be learn't through videos which are available in CDs and online. For beginners, there are simple exercising techniques which can be beneficial. 

The simplest meditation technique for beginners is to count breathe. Concentrate on each breathe that is inhaled and exhaled. Find the rhythm of breathing. The concentration may miss but practice regularly and the concentration will improve automatically. Do not stress the mind too much to regulate the breathing. Initially, try breathing without counting. Once the breathing gets regulated with pace start counting. 

First set less number of targets based on the duration of breaths. Eventually increase the target. The important thing that should be noticed is once the meditation is over, the eyes should be opened slowly and acceptance of surrounding should be slow and gradual. After meditating, get up unhurriedly from your position.

There is another method of meditation for beginners which is called visualization of meditation. This method is effective to relieve from stress and tension. The method needs calm and quiet place. Sit in that kind of place and close your eyes. Start breathing normally. Once your breath is regulated, start visualizing the air movement inside the body. Feel the air going through the nose and filling the lungs.


Visualize that all positive thought are coming inside with inhalation and negative thoughts going out through exhalation. The visualization method is quite complicated for fresher but with time he or she will get used to it. After acquiring enough control in visualization method, one can start visualizing an image or feeling which gives calmness and tranquility for the mind. As a result of this medication, soon the practitioner will start visualizing senses like smell, touch, etc.


There is a third type of meditation for beginners. It is called flame meditation. This meditation requires a candle lighted and placed at eye level in a partially dark room. Before starting the meditation sit and relax for some time. Then sit in front of the candle, keep the eyes on candle and concentrate. Focus on the flame of the candle and start breathing. Think and concentrate only about the flame. After sometime close the eyes and visualize the flame. When the flame’s visualization disappears or disturbed, open the eyes and concentrate on the flame again. These meditation techniques are good as well as effective for beginners. They improve concentration and provide relaxation.