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Wellness Achieved Through Meditation
By Greg Mauro
The process of meditation used to calm your mind and lead to inner-peace is centuries old. The driving force behind meditation is that if one can attain a peaceful mind, they will be free from anxiety, worries and negative forces. Ideally, they will be in complete control of their mind - controlling thoughts, feelings and anxieties.
One of the most important aspects of meditation is breathing. For beginners, control and focus on breathing does not come easy. Many let their minds wander to things that preoccupy their days and lose focus. Mastering your breathing pattern is the first step towards mental wellness as it helps lay the groundwork for a calm mind.
A good seat and comfortable posture are ideal for meditation. Certain aspects to aim for include: straight (but not tense) back, head floating naturally above the shoulders, chin turned slightly down and pelvis tilted slightly forward. Most meditate while sitting down; sitting cross-legged is the most popular positioning. If you cannot get comfortable with these positions, try shifting around,
but the main keys are to be relaxed with a straight back.
Many will often try to meditate while lying down. Be wary of this as it is easy to fall asleep. Though that can be relaxing in its own
right, it does nothing in the process of bringing inner peace as you will find yourself waking up to the same mental disarray.
Meditation is a great way to promote personal wellness. Stress and anxiety derive from thoughts (usually negative) racing through
the mind, destroying any sense of relaxation of contentment. Take time to meditate whenever you can. It does not need to be everyday, or for long periods at a time. But every chance you get to clear your thoughts and focus on your inner-self will clear your goals and ambitions and put you on your way towards mental wellness.
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