{"id":4720,"date":"2020-12-16T20:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T01:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/?p=4720"},"modified":"2020-12-17T15:16:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T20:16:54","slug":"how-to-start-your-own-meditation-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-own-meditation-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Your Own Meditation Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"content-block_5fd24a22220a6\" class=\"section section--article-content styled-lists\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"content-body\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Experts say that the best way to practice meditation is to dedicate ten to twenty minutes every day. Read this blog post to learn about how to meditate, resources for guided meditation, and how to incorporate your practice into your daily routine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What is Meditation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Meditation is a mental practice that helps you bring attention to your brain activity. The goal of meditation is to focus your mind on the present. This normally involves breathing practices, closing your eyes, and focusing on the present moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Are The Benefits of Meditation? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/health-news\/newsroom\/10-health-benefits-of-meditation\/2019\/06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">UC Davis Health Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, meditation offers multiple mental and physical health benefits that can add more positivity to your daily life. Some of the benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Decreased stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Improved focus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Decreased blood pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Less anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Improved sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Less chronic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-man-sleeping-in-blanket.jpg\" alt=\"Man sleeping in bed with blanket and pillow\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">How Does Meditation Work? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Meditation looks different for everyone. Here are three tips that experts recommend for everyone to include in their meditation practice: <\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"content-block_5fd24ac7220a7\" class=\"section section--article-content styled-lists\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"number-container\">\n                  <span class=\"number\">\n            1          <\/span>\n                          <h3>Find the Place Where You Are Most Comfortable<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content-body\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The meditation app <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/meditation\/meditation-for-beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Headspace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> recommends finding a space where you feel most comfortable so that you can reach the maximum level of relaxation. Whether it\u2019s your room, your couch, or in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-spa-inspired-bathroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">shower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, only you know where you feel most at peace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Pick somewhere that is quiet or has minimal background noise so that you can focus. Some meditation specialists recommend meditating to nature sounds, such as the ocean or the sound of falling water. <\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"content-block_5fd24b3e220a8\" class=\"section section--article-content styled-lists\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"number-container\">\n                  <span class=\"number\">\n            2          <\/span>\n                          <h3>Find Your Best Meditation Posture<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content-body\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Most people tend to sit down when they meditate. However, if you want to sit on the floor or stand in your room, the choice is yours. Just find the posture that helps you relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-woman-sitting-on-blue-yoga-mat-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sitting on Yoga mat\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-woman-sitting-on-blue-yoga-mat-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-woman-sitting-on-blue-yoga-mat-627x940.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-woman-sitting-on-blue-yoga-mat.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"content-block_5fd24b52220a9\" class=\"section section--article-content styled-lists\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"number-container\">\n                  <span class=\"number\">\n            3          <\/span>\n                          <h3>Focus The Mind<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content-body\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Focus your mind on the present instead of worrying about the past or the future. Meditation includes taking deep breaths, allowing your mind to wander, and then bringing your mind back to focus. You\u2019ll often hear the term \u201cmindfulness\u201d associated with meditation. That simply means to be mindful of how you\u2019re feeling and what you\u2019re thinking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Need help focusing? Try a guided meditation so that you can follow along while someone guides you through the meditation process. You can find great guided meditations and resources in apps such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Calm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Headspace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"content-block_5fd24b7d220aa\" class=\"section section--article-content styled-lists\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"content-body\">\n        <h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">How Often Should I Meditate?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">To get the most out of your meditation practice, you should try to meditate daily so that you can train your mind. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&amp;contentid=2509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">University of Rochester Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> recommends meditating at least ten to twenty minutes per day for consistency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img-woman-sitting-in-meditation-pose.jpg\" alt=\"Woman meditating in park\" width=\"417\" height=\"625\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The Calm app <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/blog\/how-to-make-meditation-a-habit-with-the-daily-calm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> pairing your meditation with a daily habit, such as an afternoon coffee break or taking a bath or shower, so that your brain associates meditation with another daily practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Find Your Peace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Use these resources to establish meditation as a daily practice in your life. If you\u2019re looking for more ways to relax and unwind at home, try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/best-podcasts-for-the-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">listening to a podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-spa-inspired-bathroom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">aromatherapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlershowers.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-de-stress-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">hot bath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"transliterator_create_from_rules-block_5fd37452b3b7a\" class=\"section section--horizontal-rule\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"horizontal-form-block_5fd37419b3b77\" class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\n    <div\n      id=\"singleStepFormFooter\"\n      class=\"embedded-form-blog\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experts say that the best way to practice meditation is to dedicate ten to twenty minutes every day. 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