Tips for deeper and more meaningful meditation

• Calm Your Breath And Body.

• Make Sure Your Mind Is Happy.

• Set Your Intentions And Affirmations.

• Accept The Distractions.

• Rejoice The Concentration.

• Come Out Of The Meditative State Gently.

• Pen Down Your Thoughts.

Yoga is the perfect gateway drug to prepare the mind for meditation. The combination of deep breathing and opening postures calms the nerves and is responsible for producing the infamous “post-yoga high." This is a great frame of mind to be in for meditation. When the mind and body are both calm, relaxed, and at peace, the practice of sitting in silence is so much easier.

Meditate immediately after Savasana comes to an end. Don’t even get off your mat. Just continue to lie in silence or choose a comfortable seated position, whichever option feels right for you. With the outer eyes closed, focus the inner eyes on the point between your eyebrows. This is the seat of consciousness. Once you have that, do absolutely nothing except for focusing on the breath. Observe the breath entering and leaving the body. Hear the breath. Feel the breath. Become the breath.

If you are a beginner, just lie or sit in silence for three to five minutes per day. It doesn't sound like very long, but it is when you are brand-new to meditation. If you already have some practice under your belt, gradually increase the time by a few minutes each week.