Are you ready to learn how to do meditation? The actual instructions are incredibly simple. Becoming adept at it, takes time and repetition, just like you would expect with any skill.

Some people are reluctant to learn meditation because they believe it is connected to a religion. The truth is, historically, virtually every religion has utilized meditation, but it is not a religious act, in and of itself. It is a way of quieting the mind, and taking a break from the constant input of outside sources that constantly cram into your brain; (as well as stopping the internal dialogue & chatter you tend to, otherwise, have with yourself.)

The first thing you need to do is set aside 20 minutes every day when you will not be interrupted. Do what you have to do to make this happen. Let everyone know you will not be disturbed in that time.

Shut off your telephones & all outside stimuli. Do not lie down because you can easily drift off to sleep. Sit in the chair, and keep your feet flat on the floor, and preferably keep your posture straight. Put your hands on your thighs, palms down.

Your back muscles will be actively supporting your posture & your neck muscles will keep your head in its normal waking position, but relax all other muscles as much as you can. At any point, you are unable to support your posture, you may lean back against the chair, but try to support yourself longer each day, until you can sit straight for the entire meditation. You need to allow the muscles of your belly to totally relax, so that you can inhale to the bottom of your lungs, for once in your life. Rest your belly on your thighs.

Alright, let us begin: Inhale from the bottom of your lungs and feel the air go all the way down, making your belly expand. Continue inhaling as you feel the middle and then the top of your lungs fully expand. At that point, start to slowly & steadily release the air, from the top of the lungs, then from the middle, and finally from the bottom, where you will flex you stomach muscles, inward, to completely empty your lungs. Release the muscles and start the process over again. Count to four, silently, each time you exhale as well as inhale.

Your complete focus is experiencing your breathing and your counting. Breathe rhythmically & slowly. The only thought should be on your breathing and counting, so as thoughts come in, gently release them & refocus on your breathing. As dead simple easy a concept as this is, you may be amazed at how often your thoughts will interrupt you. Each time, just refocus. Your focusing skills will gradually, steadily improve. You now know how to do meditation.