How to meditate, without falling asleep

How to meditate, without falling asleep

I have told you a lot about how meditation has helped me survive these last few years. However, I know that for many, meditation is not the most exciting or simple thing in this world. After all, it is still an activity that needs a lot of practice. That is why I am going to give you the best tips I have, hoping that they will be very useful to you, if what you are trying to do is improve your practice.

The key is in your breath

The key is in your breath

At first, meditating lying down can be very difficult, I recommend starting in a lotus flower position. In this way you will be able to stay much more focused on your practice. After a while it will be easier for you to meditate lying down if that is what you prefer. First of all, do not forget that the principle of good meditation is that you can control your breathing. Breathe gently and listen, feel your breath.

How to calm your mind

How to calm your mind

It sounds great to calm our mind but when you have a lot of thoughts or concerns, it is challenging. Do not get stuck in your problems, if you have an idea try to let it go, keep breathing deeply, bringing your shoulders up and down. Exhale gently. The key to freeing your mind without falling asleep is to seek relaxation. Over time you will see how any anguish can be silenced when you have enough will.

Guided meditation or alone

At the beginning it is recommended that you seek guided meditations, in this way you can begin to visualize and calm your mind. After a while you will see how the practice begins to be yours. When you least expect it, you will be ready to meditate on your own. If you are just starting with this habit, I recommend giving yourself a space to do it. In other words, run away from the people around you, make yourself comfortable and give your meditation intention.

Do it for you, not for following a fashion

Do it for you, not for following a fashion

How to meditate without falling asleep, with awareness. it is very likely that you will fall asleep in your practice because you have never had this experience of relaxation, which is perfectly normal. I suggest that when meditating you try to stay in the present. Prevent your mind from moving to the past, when you catch it, gently bring it back, feel your breath, the temperature of the air, the texture of your fingers and breathe. Do not anticipate the future either, unless you are visualizing something that really gives you great joy. Then feel the emotion, and bring it to the present.