One of the most alluring attributes of meditation is that you can do it anywhere, anytime. And what can be safer than performing meditation at home!

Ever since the pandemic has started, millions have started doing meditation at home. But there are still many men and women who are still clueless about practicing yoga and meditation. That’s why we have decided to lend a helping hand! 

In this blog, Ekattva Yogshala – the leading yoga school of Rishikesh –  will tell you how to do meditation at home. We will share useful tips and ideas for developing a home meditation practice and using it as a profound tool to deepen your personal relationship with your inner soul. 

Here are the best tips for starting meditation at home: 

Zero expectations 

Stephen William Hawking – the world-famous English theoretical physicist – once said, “when one’s expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have.”  He was 100% right. The secret to doing meditation at home blissfully is little optimism. 

Just at the moment that you start practicing gratitude, you will feel all your expectations start to sneak away. Try to focus on the center of what you are doing, not why you are doing it. Once you will find the right vantage point, your meditation practice will unfold intuitively, gracefully, and safely.  

Think about your motivation 

Everyone, mind it, everyone has a burning drive inside of them. Some people need to learn from others to find it. For others, the drive comes naturally and pushes them to do things for their own good. Think about the reason why you need to start practicing meditation at home. 

Is it because you want to get rid of work stress? Is it because you saw Karen performing meditation yesterday and you find it cool? Or is it because you want to take a deep dive into the world of yoga? Once you will find motivation in your meditation practice, you will be able to create a mind-body connection.

Start small and work your way up

Small steps can lead up to big changes. If you have just started doing meditation at home, start small and work your way up. Begin your meditation practice with just 1 minute a day for the first week. Set a stopwatch on your mobile for 1 minute every day at the same time and give it your 100%. 

Each week, add another 15 seconds until you reach a period of time that feels right for you. Remember that our goal is to attain a better state of mind and eliminate all stress so that you could be more present during the rest of the day, especially during your working hours.

Convenient time and comfortable spot

One of the most important things to do before starting your meditation practice at home is to pick a convenient time and comfortable spot. Our yoga experts say that the purpose of meditation is to relax and connect with your inner self. If you are not in a comfortable environment, you cannot fully relax and meditate. 

Pick a happy space for your meditation practice. It could be your bedroom, balcony, or even backyard. Also, pick a convenient time for your meditation practice. We’d suggest starting a morning meditation practice at home as it can set a tone of calm for the entire day, give you more energy, and build more focus.

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Notice your body

There is one thing that we forgot to tell you – meditation involves both body and the mind.  It benefits from your movement and your mind benefits from stillness. Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor or sit loosely cross-legged on the floor. 

Just make sure you are stable and in a position, you can stay in for a while. After some time, you will notice that your body is moving by itself during the mediation practice at home. It means your body is now free of tension. You will also notice sensations of heaviness, lightness, warmth, coolness, tingling, throbbing, pulsing, or shimmering. 

Feel your breath

The greatest luxury of life is peaceful breathing because it repairs the wounds of your cosmic soul. Meditation is the key to that peaceful breathing. Focus your attention on your breathing while doing meditation at home. Keep your center of attention to its natural rhythm and flow and the way it feels as it goes in and out.

Feeling your breath during the meditation practice will help you reduce the stress levels in your body while lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. It also helps with depression and regulates your body’s reaction to stress and fatigue. 

Notice the mind 

There will be a time when your mind will begin to wander during your meditation practice at home. Don’t be afraid as it is completely normal. Get to your focus 100 times if it drifts for 100 times. When you get around to noticing that your mind has wandered, say in a few seconds, a minute, or five minutes, simply return your concentration to the breath.

You could also try drawing a circle with your imagination while you do your meditation exercise at home. It doesn’t have to be a circle all the time, you could also draw a pentagon. It’s totally up to you.

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Close with kindness 

Once you begin feeling drowsy while doing meditation at your home, call it a day. End the practice with kindness by gently lifting up your gaze. Wait for a while and notice sounds in your environment. Check out how your body feels at the moment. Notice your thoughts and emotions. 

Above are useful tips and ideas to do meditation at home. Meditation practice can be challenging for beginners but at the same time, it is going to be worth it. It can dissolve the invisible walls that stress and unawareness have built. 

Make sure to join online meditation and breathwork classes at Ekattva Yogshala in case you struggle to perform meditation at your home. Our meditation experts will address your problems and help you connect more deeply to your own internal wisdom. 

Got any queries to ask? Send them to info@spirtualpunditz.com and have them answered by our meditation experts.