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Meditation is derived from the Latin word meditatio and means contemplation. It is defined as the techniques and experiences of controlling one's mind that enable one to achieve inner peace, tranquility and different states of consciousness and reach their own existence. It is not a type of belief or a religious ritual; It is considered as a method of healing the body, soul and mind. Meditation; It has taken place in many different cultures with different beliefs such as Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and therefore it does not have a standard technique. Usually in a quiet, calm environment; Although it is thought that it is done in a blurred state, there are also types of meditation that are done while the consciousness is fully open. The purpose of meditation; to feel the presence, to focus on the mind and to understand the mind, and as a result, to reach inner peace and serenity.

How is meditation done?

First of all, there are some points to consider before starting meditation. These are as follows;

- Creating a peaceful and calm environment: Especially people who are new to meditation may have problems with focusing. For this, you should start by turning off the vibration and sound of devices such as phones and tablets. Music with repetitive calm melodies or the sound of water can help focus. Instead of using earplugs and creating a completely silent environment, it will be more useful to hear the sounds of the outside world and learn not to disturb the focus of the mind, even if there are disturbing sounds over time.

- Wearing comfortable clothes: Dressing according to the weather conditions should prevent the distraction of cold or sweating. Also, itchy, uncomfortable clothes can be distracting and make it difficult to focus. In an area where it is not possible to change clothes, you should try to focus by removing only the shoes.

- Determining the duration of meditation: Generally, 20 minutes twice a day is recommended for meditation, but this can vary according to the person's wishes and needs. For beginners, meditating for 20 minutes can be challenging, so you can start with 5 minutes and increase over time. A low-pitched alarm should be set, as it will be distracting to constantly check the clock to know when the time is up.

- Stretching the body: If meditation is to be done in one position, staying still can be uncomfortable after a while. To prevent this, stretching movements should be done before meditation. If sitting position is preferred, especially the inner leg should be stretched. In addition, since it will be necessary to sit upright, the back muscles should be flexible and comfortable.

-Finding a comfortable position: If meditation is to be done passively, it is important to find a position where prolonged stays will not disturb. For this, it will be beneficial to sit on a chair with or without cross-legged on a cushion, but to sit in the center of the chair, with a slight forward inclination on the sitting bones. It is also very important to keep the spine straight and to make minimal effort while doing this.

- Keeping eyes closed in the beginning: It will be better to keep eyes closed at first, as it will be distracting to have eyes open at first. Over time, you can start to do it with the eyes open, but the point to be considered is not to be immersed in a single point while the eyes are open, but to consciously see the whole.