The Beginners Guide to Meditation

M E D I T A T I O N

A brief introduction to transcendental meditation. Metaphorically, Bob Roth compares the mind to the ocean. The nature of the ocean can seem turbulent on the surface, with crashing waves everywhere, but as you move below the surface, you will find stillness for miles and miles until you hit the ocean floor.

How to meditate in 10 easy steps

Step 1: Before you get started. Before you start, you need to take care of a few practicalities. ...

Step 2: Get settled. ..

Step 3: Breathe deeply. ...

Step 4: Check in. ..

Step 5: Scan your body. ...

Step 6: Use a mantra (word with no meaning to allow the thoughts to pass like puffy white clouds moving across the sky) ...

Step 7: Observe the breath. ...

Step 8: Allow your mind to rest during the waking state.