Sitting meditation is the most common method of meditation used in Eastern philosophy.
When you do this meditation, you should sit in a quiet place without interference. However, it must be closed. You can do this meditation outdoors in the woods, the garden or the park, especially when it becomes part of daily practice.
Some people in this meditation, creating a small space in their homes where they have an altar, a symbolic image (s), candles, incense, and / or essential oils or candles.
When you sit down, mainly because of messages, it is advisable to sit cross-legged on a cushion or special meditation stools, which can exist in a metaphysical or spiritual store. If this seems too uncomfortable for you, sitting in a chair, feet on the ground is also a possibility.
When you sit down, if it is on the floor, a pillow or a chair, it is important to keep your back straight. The head is slightly inclined forward, resting comfortably on the shoulders.
You can meditate with eyes closed or open with a focal point, as an image or a light nearby.
While the first meeting, the mind can become unstable and a little distracted. When this happens, it is advisable to find something for the mind to focus on multiple occasions, such as breathing, music in the background, a mantra or incantation, etc. By doing this, the mind has a chance to rest and all the thoughts, problems, or what is bothering you at this stage will disappear with a new focal point for the mind.
One can also wonder if the cause if you sit while you're doing well, or if your body is uncomfortable. In this case, correct it as soon as possible, or it may be more a distraction, especially if you're trying to focus on the technology you are looking for practice that day.
Sometimes it's best to just sit outside yourself to meditate, you can create an awareness of your place, and just to see if you are comfortable enough to start in your environment before starting the process of meditation. This will also help to familiarize you with posture, awareness and mindfulness of what you will do during this time you have set for yourself.
If you feel unable to do it alone, why not try to attend a retreat center for the night, weekend or a longer period of meditation with others where you can receive advice, support, etc., with d others are trying to achieve the same or are struggling with the basic operation of meditation.
