how to meditate

hi cuties
this thread has been highly requested, as meditation is something that’s v important to me.

i remember starting out and feeling so lost and muddled.
so in this thread i want to help you connect with ur higher conscious https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☁️" title="Cloud" aria-label="Emoji: Cloud">

how?
so first you wanna get into one of these positions:
- cross legged, back straight, shoulders back, thumb resting on middle finger resting on your knees to facilitate energy flow
- lying down w/out a pillow, palms to the sky, arms by your side, chin raised. whatever works https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍌" title="Banana" aria-label="Emoji: Banana">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍐" title="Pear" aria-label="Emoji: Pear">breathing is the core of meditation, it’s how you center your energy and focus your mind when it wanders.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏞" title="National park" aria-label="Emoji: National park">try breathing in for 7, our for 11 to steady yourself.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💒" title="Wedding" aria-label="Emoji: Wedding">visualise a bright light filling your body when you inhale, and all negativity flowing out when you exhale

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧘🏼‍♀️" title="Woman in lotus position (medium light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Woman in lotus position (medium light skin tone)">when you find you find your thoughts clouding your space, breathe them away and refocus
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍼" title="Baby bottle" aria-label="Emoji: Baby bottle">allow your mind to be free, this is your time for healing and connection to yourself and the universe
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍈" title="Melon" aria-label="Emoji: Melon">you can visualise clearing up your mind, or your happy place, anywhere joyful + calm

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">listen to guided meditations when you’re starting out, it helps keep you focused.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧞" title="Genie" aria-label="Emoji: Genie">some helpful apps include: Breethe, Tide, Headspace, Smiling Mind, Simple Habit + Calm
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👼🏽" title="Baby angel (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Baby angel (medium skin tone)">don’t make it a chore, allow it to be freeing and beautiful

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔮" title="Crystal ball" aria-label="Emoji: Crystal ball">try to practice in the morning or evening for full cleansing effects, but anytime will work.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗽" title="Statue of liberty" aria-label="Emoji: Statue of liberty">have fun babies! mediation has so many health benefits (physically + mentally) so please try it out and see what u think!