Do you realize that millions of Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder on a daily basis and that many of them are finding relief through the simple act of meditation? Of course, learning to meditate might frighten you, and it's difficult to find the time for daily meditation. A answer to both problems is a meditation you can learn right now, that will take a minute to do every day.
An Anxiety Meditation For You
Drawing in breath from your mouth makes it hard to get all of the air you need, because it only expands your chest.. Breath through your nose and you'll notice how your gut extends. Breathing through your nose causes the diaphragm to pull air to the bottom of your lungs. This delivers a healthy dose of oxygen into your bloodstream and brain, and it also tends to relax you. Breathing through your nose is healthier, and it's the foundation of this one-minute meditation.
So where do you start? Close your eyes, exhale, and let the stress go out of your muscles. It may help to tense up your muscles first, then release that tension. Then let go of your worries, as much as possible, and take six or seven slow, deep breaths through your nose, paying attention to your breathing.
Is That All Their Is To Anxiety Meditation?
The short answer is yes. No, probably not going to reach the deeper theta and delta phases of meditation with this simple anxiety meditation. However, you will get rewards, including a clearer mind and a lessening in anxiety.
It helps to develop a "anchor" for your meditation. You can before your seven breathes at the same time you do other habits, like just after or before you brush your teeth.. These triggers are places or times that remind you, so your meditation becomes a habit.
I know many people will feel like this isn't a real kind of meditation, but there's nothing wrong with enjoying the peace you'll get from this exercise. If you want, you can always attempt deeper meditation later. Meanwhile, remember that not everything has to be troublesome to be of benefit. But the bottom line is always that you'll never know what benefits this anxiety meditation can give unless you try it for yourself and find out.
By: Jonathan Masters
Jonathan Masters is a writer and former panic disorder sufferer. He writes and runs the website, End of Anxiety to share his knowledge and his story about how he cured his anxiety and panic once and for all. Visit End of Anxiety for more of Jonathan's free articles on curing panic, GAD and social anxiety self help. |
