How to Meditate.

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thank you for your time in responding to us.

i want to clarify something. after taking the ten deep breaths, do you return to your "normal" shallow breathing for meditation or do you continue w/ deep breaths?

im assuming you want to go normal for meditation since 20 minutes of deep breathing is hard for anybody.

also, i totally understand where you are coming from now.

when i started these deep breathing exercises outlined in Dr. Reid's text, i was 23 and i ran 4 miles a day. i weighed 145 lbs and was in peak physical shape. despite that, the first time i did it i was dizzy, lightheaded, sweaty and naseous so i can't imaging what it'd be like for a 55 year old obese man.

thank you again and please continue to post about this stuff.

Barron

EDIT: also, do you need a darkened room? my rooms all have windows and SH*TTY blinds (venetian) that dont block light. can i simply turn off the lights and close my eyes?

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i want to clarify something. after taking the ten deep breaths, do you return to your "normal" shallow breathing for meditation or do you continue w/ deep breaths?

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Change to normal breathing.

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EDIT: also, do you need a darkened room? my rooms all have windows and SH*TTY blinds (venetian) that dont block light. can i simply turn off the lights and close my eyes?

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Absolutely. I meditate in a naturally lighted room. It's just easier for beginners to start off in the dark. Less distractions.

What I'll do is bump this thread in a week and explain a different technique which involves a mantra. So for the next week practice the breathing meditation at least once a day. I also find that early in the morning or late in the afternoon are the optimal times. I do both.