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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Top tips for taking up meditation
Caption: Top tips for taking up meditation. So many of us are busy with various commitments, which can lead to stress, anxiety or burnout. Yet, psychotherapist and yoga/ meditation instructor Eloise Skinner, insists meditation may be the key to reducing negative emotions, increasing creativity and patience, as well as helping you to gain perspective. Read on for some top tips for taking up the practice. Take it slow Start slowly to avoid turning meditating into an intimidating task as it can be daunting. Eloise recommends starting with "as little as five minutes a day" and incorporating it into your normal daily routine. Get comfortable According to the psychotherapist, a simple meditation practice should include sitting in a comfortable position "without distractions”. Try to find a quiet room where you are able to fully focus on the practice. Close your eyes and breathe Once you are comfortable, "close your eyes, or simply 'un-focus' your gaze". The next step is to focus on your breath. You should focus on your breath for a few rounds and continually "bring yourself back to your point of focus whenever your mind wanders.” Stretch it out Once you feel that your meditation is done, take a quick moment to stretch your body. ”Give your shoulders a quick stretch and then slowly return to your day.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Tips,Meditation,Anxiety,Lead,Stress,Reduce,Negative,Emotions,Creativity,patience,Yoga,Perspective,instructor,Eloise Skinner
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