Introduction
Meditation is a yoga practice utilized for achieving control over the mind and emotions by focusing on a particular object. Usually, an individual is advised to focus on one’s breath, but it is also possible to concentrate on repeating a prayer or imagining some shape or color. It is a general opinion that meditation helps to calm down and improve health, as well as achieve happiness and relaxation.
Main body
To practice meditation, I decided that it is better to use my room. I locked the door to guarantee that no one interrupts me in the middle of the session. I also tried to use headphones to listen to some sounds of nature during meditation. Although it was difficult for me to find some free time, I found it beneficial to dedicate ten minutes to relaxation in the evening. The first experience of meditation felt rather strange and awkward, especially when I tried to sit in a lotus posture.
This posture proved to be too complicated to master. Still, yoga provides some variations, which are easier for a beginner. Once I selected a comfortable posture, there came another complication because it was almost impossible to concentrate on something without thinking. When I tried to focus on my breathing, thoughts kept appearing in my mind no matter how hard I tried not to think about anything. Soon I found that my mind is distracted from the meditation by the reflections of past events and future tasks. Moreover, I realized that the time for meditation was out.
My second experience of meditation was more pleasant. I was sitting in the selected posture and knew what difficulties to expect during the meditation session. Surprisingly, it was easier to concentrate on breathing. I noticed that the harder I tried, the fewer thoughts appeared in my head. It is possible to say that this practice helps to relax and slow down the mind to some extent. It is impossible to relax if you keep thinking about something. In fact, you will not be able even to sleep. I realized that if I were tired after a hectic day full of events, the meditation would help me to normalize emotional and mental activity. I felt relaxed after the meditation even though it lasted only ten minutes.
I was looking forward to the third session of meditation as it had to be a relaxation after the difficult day. It was the first time when I noticed that meditation became a habit. It was also convenient as it did not require effort and helped to remove stress. I noticed that it became easier to focus on a particular object and realized that this practice is indispensable to control my thoughts and emotions.
Once the mind is clear from any thoughts, it is easier to pick up the subject which is the most important for reflection after the meditation is over. I also noticed that when the mind was clear, some interesting ideas came, and they were worth remembering. Meditation is also beneficial to obtain control over emotions and eliminate all negative and unproductive thoughts. I noticed that even during the day I tried to focus on my breath if something annoying and frustrating happened. It helped me to make the right decisions that were not influenced by emotions.
Conclusion
After three sessions of meditation, it is possible to say that it has positive results such as reducing stress level, controlling the mind, and achieving relaxation faster. The experience was interesting and not boring at all. It was also noticed that some interesting ideas come during meditation. The progress achieved during each session is noticeable and inspires me to continue the attempts.