Five minute meditation

The following article appeared in the “Body love” section of the November 2009 edition of the ofCosmopolitan Magazine. The page was entitled “Healthy, sexy, strong: Abundant tips for beating stress”.

Katherine Ferris, from Sydney Wellbeing Centre teaches you how:

• Sit quietly for five minutes: eyes closed, breathing deeply and slowly.
• Count to four as you breathe in. Pause and count to eight as you breathe out.
• Focus on your forehead: let it relax.
• Relax your jaw and your face.
• Let tension fade from the back of your neck, shoulders and spine.
• Continue the breathing rhythm as you relax your body.

You are now teaching your body to release stress and tension.

• Each time you meditate, it becomes easier.
• Normal everyday sounds around you can help you relax even more.
• Breathe in: feel centred and calm – an inner strength develops.
• Breathe out: disperse obstacles standing in the way of the enjoyment of your life.

Now send loving thoughts to your family, friends and yourself.

• Thank the universe for providing you with health and wellbeing.
• Feel a deep gratitiude for all the good things in your life.
• You can now remain centred and refreshed, long after you open your eyes, no matter where you are.