6 tips to meditate when you are anxious – Times of India

Meditation is the best and easiest way to calm yourself down when anxious. With the ever-increasing stress at work and mounting commitment deadlines, people today are overwhelmed and over exhausted on a daily basis as they try to do more than what their body can physically or mentally handle. On certain occasions, it creates anxiety among few and makes them anxious which could have long-term impact on health.

Here are a few tips for meditation when you are really anxious!

Silent space

Try to find a calm and silent space to meditate. A clutter free room or a tree in the front yard and back yard that can shield you from heavy sun and give a warm and soft lighting will help you to feel good.

A comfortable position

You can either choose to sit on the lawn, ground, chair or even lie on a yoga mat – any comfortable position that will make you not feel very restless or give your body pain.

Focus on breathing

Taking a few deep breaths will reduce your anxiety and stress level and while inhaling and exhaling through deep breaths, focus on the sensation of the oxygen and carbon-di-oxide moving in and out and don’t deviate in your thoughts.

Feel the sensation

Within minutes, your body will start showing changes, so try to scan your surroundings and yourself on any sensation that you feel.

No wandering

With being calm and serene, once everything settles down, your mind starts wavering, try to focus only on breath and gently let all your worries go out of your mind to stop feeling anxious.

Fight or flight

Instead of focusing on the timing to reduce your anxiety, try to focus on your mind’s response to the issue and your level of anxiousness will reduce accordingly.