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What is meditation? Simply stated, it’s a series of exercises and methods used to focus our mind’s awareness. Using mediation, we can learn how to reach new levels of peace and tranquility in our daily lives. And using meditation, we can learn how to achieve true anxiety relief.

And while the tranquility meditation offers us is a powerful tool, it is also a tool that goes widely un-used. That’s because a lot of people are intimidated by meditation. They think it takes years of “monastery training.” Or they think you need to have a natural talent for it. But that’s not true of meditation at all.

Basically, meditation is extremely simple to begin. You don’t need a lot of time, and you don’t need much more than a quiet place to practice. Then, once you’ve gone through a short session or two, you’ll actually begin feeling the benefits. It’s actually pretty remarkable.

To start out, I think it’s best to try to find some competent instruction somewhere. Look for an organized class. It’s always better to have a teacher who’s “been there” to help you avoid the wrong turns. Local community organizations like community colleges, churches, or organizations like the YMCA are great, low cost places to find some beginning instruction.

There are also plenty of books on meditation in your local library or bookstore. A good, short book can give you the basics and get you started quickly. It can also give you more background on the art of meditation. What books can’t do though is give you any strong feedback with your practice. It’s for that reason that I’d recommend more than just a book.

Another way to get started meditating is to begin with a CD or DVD. They can actually get you started even faster than a book. You basically jump right into a session with most. Plus they give you more of a total experience because you get more of a feel for meditating right away. Also, you can’t beat the portability of an audio CD. You can take it on business trips, vacations, or anywhere you want to go to meditate.

When starting out with meditation, you typically learn one or more breathing meditations first. They’re relatively simple to do and they get you actually meditating fast. If you stick with it, you can move into more advanced meditations and you can stay in the meditative state for longer periods. How far you take it is really up to you. But you will feel the calming effects of meditation from your very first session.

The practice of meditation is a very old and studied art. It’s been around for 1,000’s of years because it yields real benefits. It’s a truly effective method for dealing with stress, anxiety, and even panic attacks. So I’d recommend that you give it a try. After all, it’s easy to do, doesn’t cost much, and it could mean a great difference in your life.