Jumpstart your Mornings with Meditation

 What if being happy could be like building muscles at the gym while doing sit-ups, or running on the treadmill or perhaps lifting weights? What if we could train ourselves to stay happy throughout the day? And what if this constant source of happiness could be achieved with closed eyes? Meditation, the art of diving deep inside the self, is also a source of undying zest and happiness. Adding meditation to the mornings can recharge us with a boost of joy and peace to keep us smiling through each day.

Since a lot happens through the day, mornings are naturally the best time to meditate. Komal Kapur is a young female entrepreneur and owner of a bakery called Sweet Musings and Little Bites in Bangalore, India. She says, "When I meditate in the morning, I am able to achieve more work in much less time. I am more relaxed and calm during the day.” With many reporting the same benefits of a clearer mind, inner calm and a happier feeling through the day, meditating in the morning can be the key for making the most out of your day.

Here are some easy tips for practicing meditation in the morning:

1. Create a special space in your home for meditation

Clear out a special corner of your home that you will use especially for meditation. Hang up decorations or beautiful pictures there. Place your favorite flowers or fragrant plants on a nearby table. Decorate with peaceful colors such as light yellow, light blues or greens. Adorn a comfortable chair or sofa with pillows, and add a light blanket to place around your shoulders.

2. Wait to have breakfast only after your morning meditation

Avoiding food until after your morning meditation will prevent feeling bogged down by a full stomach.

3. Start the day with a morning walk

Being with nature reconnects us to the source of life. Taking a walk in the morning before meditation lets us breathe in the fresh air and feel the dewdrops on the grass. It gives us time to experience the peace and stillness of the morning.

4. Do your morning workout before meditating

If you enjoy going for a jog or doing a workout routine in the morning, do your vigorous exercises first and then sit for meditation. Your meditation will act as both a cool-down relaxation for the body and a chance to soothe your mind at the same time.

5. Warm up with a round of relaxing yoga postures before meditating

After a morning walk or workout, practicing yoga postures for beginners relaxes the body and also tones the muscles. Here are a series of relaxing yoga postures you can try:

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