Meditation is a method of clearing the mind, and focusing on improving our feeling of fulfillment within our life. It has been around for thousands of years, to aid people in their quest for peace, tranquility or perhaps finding faith or reaching out to god. This will help you to understand how to meditate more effectively, by freeing the mind of negative energy and giving you a sense of positive well being.

By following these tips, successful meditation will have a positive impact on many areas of your life, giving you a new sense of freedom, achievement and the ability to deal with obstacles in your life that may occur in the future.

1. Begin by creating a calming space to sit and relax

2. Start by taking deep breaths, and aim to slow down your breathing. However don’t concentrate on this too much

3. Ensure the room or space you have chosen is peaceful and quiet

4. Keep warm by having a blanket or throw available if necessary

Once you feel relaxed, calm and at peace, begin to clear your mind of as much as possible. This may seem difficult at first, but it will get easier.

A good idea is to imagine yourself in a peaceful and tranquil place in your mind. This could be a field full of flowers and sunshine or perhaps a beach on an island.

Once you feel completely open and at ease, begin to feel the space around you. You may have a feeling of floating to begin with, this is perfectly normal.

Try and take a minimum of 10-15 minutes a day to meditate. Soon you will start to feel calmer and more at ease with many aspects of your life. It is particularly good for sufferers of stress, depression, anxiety or other mental health related problems. Your meditation exercises will become more natural as you practice.