Breathing is very important in meditation. It is a way to calm down and quieten the clutter in the mind. Thoughts will come and go as one meditates, especially at the start. Don't let this discourage you. Even expert meditators experience fleeting thoughts that intrude into their meditation. Just let it go and continue meditating.
The proper way to breathe is to extend the stomach on inhale, and contract on exhale. The shoulders should not move. Focus on counting as you breathe in and out.
Sit in an upright position, on the floor, lotus or semi- lotus position or sit on a chair. It is important to be comfortable.
Focus on breathing and nothing else.
Start with count of four or five as you breathe in. Hold your breath
Count the same as you breathe out.
Thoughts will come and go, don't let this stop you, just keep counting and breathing.
As you practice, increase the count. Savor the calmness and relax. Slowly, you can adopt a mantra, this helps health benefits of meditation you to keep your focus. As you practise, you will be able to clear your mind of intrusive thoughts. As time moves on, so will you. Discover the surreal world of meditation. There is a lot of doors to open.
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