Exploring Meditation

When you need to focus your mind, do this 10 point meditation to get into the alpha brain wave state.

This technique is very relaxing. Note that the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. By slowing the breath in this way, your body will relax. The ratio of 4-7-8 is not set in stone. There may be a ratio that works better for you. That’s okay, as long as your breath is slow and comfortable and the out breath is twice as long as the in breath. Your comfort is important.

This meditation combines diaphragmatic breathing and visualization, and can help relieve stress.

Breathing from your diaphragm helps relieve stress. As you breathe, think not only of bringing your diaphragm downwards, but of widening the ribs, as well.

Use this alternate nostril breathing technique for mental and emotional balance.