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A Newbie's Guide to Meditation

Reduce stress and improve your health anytime, anywhere with these simple steps

by Marissa DeSantis  |  2 COMMENTS

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Surround Yourself with Positive Energy (and a Comfy Chair)
Surround Yourself with Positive Energy (and a Comfy Chair) While Bernstein says you can meditate anywhere -- "a park bench, at your desk, on the subway or in the bath" (seriously, anywhere!) -- she recommends that newbies create a quiet and clean meditation space in their homes that promotes a sense of calmness. As for the amount of time you should devote to your practice? When you're starting out, five to 10 minutes is all you need.

Whether you prefer to sit cross-legged on the floor or on a cushion, just make sure to relax your body and adapt better posture by lengthening your spine. Once you've made sure to release any tension in the body (specifically in the shoulders, neck and face), take a moment to be silent and still before tip-toeing into one of the following methods.

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