Mindfulness meditation involves intentionally focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment.
How to do it:
- Find a quiet place to sit or lie down where you won't be distracted.
- Get comfortable in a seated or lying down position, with your spine upright and your head and neck aligned with your spine.
- Close your eyes or keep them open with a soft gaze focused on a point in front of you.
- Take a few deep breaths to settle into your body and release any tension or stress.
- Begin to focus your attention on your breath, observing the sensation of the air moving in and out of your body.
- If your mind begins to wander, gently bring your attention back to your breath.
- As you continue to focus on your breath, notice any thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations that arise, and simply observe them without judgment or reaction.
- If you find yourself getting caught up in a thought or emotion, gently bring your attention back to your breath and the present moment.
- When you’re finished, take a few deep breaths & bring your attention back to your surroundings.