Meditation is associated with a variety of incredible benefits for your well-being. Science says that meditation can alleviate stress, decrease depression, improve attention, boost your mood, and promote feelings of compassion. So it should come as no surprise that this soothing practice of tuning out external noise and refocusing your mind has gained much popularity. And the good news is that starting your meditation journey doesn't have to be intimidating. We spoke with meditation teacher and founder of Sweat Sessions, Aubre Winters-Casiano, who reveals nine easy meditation tips for beginners.
"Meditation has the power to truly transform the relationship you have with yourself AND the world around you," Winters-Casiano shares. "Aside from being an incredible tool that can help assist in managing anxiety, stress, or even insomnia, meditation can have a positive effect on your emotional capacity. Since integrating meditation into my morning routine and throughout my day, I have noticed a major shift in my overall mental health. My meditation practice has fostered a deeper sense of peace and well-being within, overall patience, and has granted me the opportunity to shift my attention to gratitude each and every day."
Keep reading to learn all about the best easy meditation tips for beginners, according to Winters-Casiano. And when you're finished, be sure to check out People Swear by the 'Drunken Monkey' Exercise for Better Sleep: 'You'll Sleep Better, I Promise'.