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Tips for beginners...

  • ​Schedule a regular time to meditate ideally on a daily basis. Start with short periods of time, e.g. 5 minutes and then slowly extend the practice time to 20 to 30 minutes. (Set a timer with a nice bell tone). 
  • Before you start, it can help to stretch your body a bit.
  • Make sure you are sitting comfortable, stable and balanced (no tight clothing or shoes). It doesn’t have to be a lotus position.
  • Find a quiet place (reduce distractions, e.g. turn off your cell phone).
  • Don’t immediately meditate after a meal. 
  • Allow your eyes to close or have a soft gaze.
  • Set an intention when you start the meditation.
  • Allow your thoughts and feelings to appear and disappear without judgement or critique. Try not to get caught up in them.
  • Don’t take your thoughts personally. You have thoughts but you are not your thoughts.
  • Make your breath the main focus of the meditation. You could also choose to focus on a candle flame. A steady focus can help you to stay in the present moment. 
  • Express some appreciation, gratitude, compassion at the beginning as well as the end of the meditation session.
  • Practice with (free) guided meditations.
  • Learn more about mindfulness with (audio) books and App's.
  • ​Use a journal to write down your thoughts.
  • Find a group.
  • Get professional support.