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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.
Breathing is also important. Be sure to take deep, slow paced breaths. Pay attention to your breathing and with each breath out imagine the stress physically leaving your body and becoming more relaxed than ever before. Stare at a candle flame and try counting while you are focused. Imagine that your body is so light and relaxed that you actually start floating. You may also find yourself feeling very tired, and perhaps you may even fall asleep. If this happens, don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal until your body is use to meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation).
To make sure you don’t worry about a specific time frame during your mediation (self hypnosis for relaxation), try purchasing a machine at your local variety store that plays ocean waves or something similar for 30 minutes. When you hear the sound stop you will know its time to come out of mediation (self hypnosis for relaxation).
What if you can’t find a place that is free from disturbances? Purchase some quiet headphones or listen to an MP3 of a meditation (self hypnosis for relaxation) track that will drown out the other sounds around you. Your mind is distracted easily enough without environmental noises making things harder.
