How A 10-Minute Meditation Can Benefit You.

Did you know that a 10-minute meditation can bring you extensive mental and physical health? Coincidentally, you don’t have to meditate like a Buddha either to experience all the great benefits of it.

Sometimes, all we have is 10 minutes and sometimes less and that’s ok. You can get the maximum benefit in a daily 10-minute practice. Meditation is not about duration, it’s about frequency. Consequently, if you can do 10 minutes each day, the accumulated effect of the practice will be felt in no time.

Truthfully, there is no right or wrong way to meditate. There is no official guide book that says that you must do it this way or that way to get it right. However, starting slowly with a 10-minute practice daily or less as a beginner, is an excellent start. You can gradually increase the time and engage in different types of meditation as your experience grows.

So don’t compare your meditation practice to a Buddhist, or even your beginner friend. Just relax in the knowing that meditation is a personal journey unique to you and only you.

I have gotten amazing results from a 10-minute practice and sometimes with less time. I’ve gone from a highly anxious state to pure calm in a matter or minutes. But, the beauty is that the state of calm has lasted me all day and the important thing to keep in mind is to stay consistent and on purpose.

Which meditation technique to use?

There are many types of meditation techniques, but since we are talking about a short meditation practice to bring you the maximum benefit, a mindfulness meditation technique with a focus on your breath is an optimal one to start with.

The goal is to stay with the breath as best you can and for as long as you can before the thoughts come to interfere with your practice.

• Find a quiet, calm and relaxing space
• Sit or lie comfortably on a chair or meditation pillow. Perhaps, you may want to invest in a meditation chair or cushion.
• Let your hands rest on your thighs or lap.
• Focus on your breathing–––don’t change anything about your breathing
• You may notice thoughts coming into play–––it’s natural and expected. Let them pass; acknowledge the thought but don’t engage or dwell on them. Don’t judge them.
• Shift your focus back to your breath. Focus your attention to each inhale and exhale.
• The key is to keep focusing back to your breath each time you are conscious of a competing thought. Just keep bringing yourself back to the natural rhythm and flow of the breath. Again and again.

Learning how to manage distractions and frustrations is part of the process that will help you become better at it. In addition, meditating a few minutes a day is a wonderful achievement. Eventually, you may want to increase the time as you gain more experience although, you benefit greatly from your short practice as long as you stay consistent.

Some Benefits Of Your Daily Short Meditation Practice Include:

• Higher Self-Awareness
• Better Focus and Concentration
• Less Stress and Anxiety
• Improved Self-Esteem
• Reduction In Chronic Pain
• Better Quality of Sleep
• Relieves insomnia
• Boosts creativity
• Speed weight loss
• Alleviates depression
• Strengthen intuition
• Increases your happiness quotient
• Raises vibration

Are You Ready to Start?

You may have been thinking of incorporating meditation into your schedule but haven’t figured out quite how to get started. You may want a guided practice to start.

Do you want to make your meditation practice go from O.K. to Exceptional?

You may want to start at the lowest time interval with this 3-Minute Meditation practice that includes 16 different 3-minute guided sessions. It also includes 10 guided audio meditations where you will be lead through four 5-minute Mindfulness Meditations, three Intentional Meditations (5 min, 10 min & 15 min) and three Oneness Meditations (5 min, 10 min & 15 min).

All you have to do is sit down, press play and feel the stress melt away.

Additionally, with some meditation basics, like a seat cushion, an eye mask, some essential oils and aromatherapy, you will definitely be making the most of your meditation practice.

In summary, a short meditation practice, be it 10-minutes or less, if done daily will go a long way toward supporting you on your personal wellness goals. Furthermore, If you find that you are falling short on meditating daily, don’t be hard on yourself, just do it again as soon as you can and continue to build on your progress.

Every trial is a success and a reward is in order for each minute you stay in meditation. 🖤

Do you currently meditate? What are some of the benefits you have realized after your meditation?

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