How I met a Tamil Siddha

Many people think of meditation as something hard. Some may even feel that it is impossible to meditate. It is normal to believe that successful meditation is something that can be done only by monks, nuns, priests, and the like. You should realise though that in reality, anyone can meditate – yes, you can free your mind, relieve stress, etc. as long as you put into practice some relaxation techniques, specifically meditation tips, and tricks. Tip and Trick A: You have to be patient. Do not rush yourself. If you’ve failed in meditation a few times e.g. you are unable to concentrate, you find it hard to think about the now, etc., remember that it’s just normal. Practice some patience and keep on trying.

Tip and Trick B: Deeply breathing in and out while at the same time uttering the so called ‘mantra’ e.g. ohmm, is another technique you should apply if you’re interested in meditating. Breathing in rhythmic patterns can help you have a successful meditation as it can free your mind. Breathing in and out is always part of the list of relaxation techniques or meditation tips and tricks that you should always apply in every session. Repeating words in your mind such as ‘I am calm’ also helps.

Tip and Trick C: Getting distracted is a no-no if you wish to meditate. You have to hold your sessions in a room that’s quiet. Outside noises such as barking dogs, children squealing, cars honking, and the like, should not be heard in the room where you’ll be meditating. It is also a must that you turn off the ringer of your landline phone, switch off your cellular phone, and make sure that the radio or the TV is turned off as distractions can thwart successful meditation. If there are noises and distractions, how will you be able to free your mind?

Tip and Trick D: Included in relaxation techniques is also for you to focus on a person or a pet that’s dear to your heart. Think about how you feel for that someone or for that certain animal while you’re doing some breathing exercises. This is considered one of the meditation tips and tricks that you should utilise as it helps bring down stress levels and produce positive feelings in you, which are keys to meditating successfully.

Tip and Trick E: Playing relaxing tunes in the background, lighting a few scented candles – anything that will help you concentrate, become relaxed, and so on, is an important part of successful meditation. Think about which tools and actions will aid you to free your mind and then make use of them so you can meditate the right way.

All the pointers, relaxation techniques, etc. that were explained in this article are must dos as they are some of the most effective meditation tips and tricks.