How to start meditating

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Meditation does not mean emptying your mind. Thoughts will appear; the practice is noticing them and gently returning to an anchor such as the breath.

Sit comfortably on a chair, cushion or mat, back fairly straight, and begin with three to five minutes a day.

• Choose a simple technique: mindful breathing, guided meditation or body scan.
• Build a routine: five minutes for the first week, then ten if it feels natural.
• Wandering thoughts are normal: each return to the breath is the exercise.