What is meditation? Meditation is transformation of mind from "thought full" state to "no thought" state. It is a simple three step process (Step 1 must be mastered before you start step 2; and Step 2 must be mastered to achieve the state in step 3):

STEP 1 - Control your body - Stay still for 15 to 30 minutes

STEP 2 - Relax your mind, let thoughts come and go, till you become thoughtless

STEP 3 - Once your body and mind becomes inactive you'll connect to the true self

  

How can I practice meditation? Find a peaceful place to sit where no one disturbs you. Sit on a chair or floor in relaxed posture and relax. It is best to close your eyes. Observe your breath; try to be a witness to it.  See it going in and out  without  your conscious effort. Calm down and take few deep breaths before you start meditation. Feel that your muscles are relaxing, your mind is relaxing and you are feeling great.

Visit website learningmeditation.com to listen to different meditation audios, which helps you achieve the meditation state.

I try but I can't have thoughtless mind! This is normal for a person who has just begun practicing meditation. The secret is that let the thoughts come and go, give no attention to them. And, slowly and gradually the thoughts starts fading and will eventually disappear when you practice meditation on regular basis.

What experiences I may have during meditation? In early stages you may feel calmness and happiness when you do meditation. This is the proof that you are getting connected to your true self, which is peaceful, beautiful and blissful. This will be a great start.

What are the tools which may help me to meditate?

  1. Music is the best friend of meditation; you can listen to instrumental music or singers who have spiritual touch to their singing. This will help you relax and reach thoughtless state. Listen to Om Meditation audio
  2. You can use a candle to reach thoughtless state - Focus your attention on the flame of the candle for 10-15 minutes daily.
  3. You can chant any mantra in your mind to achieve meditation state.
  4. You can use one of the Yantras to focus your mind - Yantra is a visual tool which represent the cosmos energy or energy pattern of a deity.