Meditation for Focus

August 21, 2020 at 7:10 am by

Meditation is a great practice for working on your focus and staying in the present moment, whilst meditative breathing is a simple, easy format to follow and get started. It helps you slow down, and at a practical and physical level, proper breathing enhances lung capacity, strengthens your immune system, and regulates your neuroendocrine system.

Mindset is an important aspect of our training because it helps you to continually push past barriers that are only set in your mind.

Meditation is a great practise for working on your focus and staying in the present moment, whilst meditative breathing is a simple, easy format to follow and get started.

Learning to control the breath is one of the most powerful neurohacks we have for improving concentration, managing stress, developing optimal health, and promoting a healthier mindset.

Deep and rhythmic breathing helps you calm your thoughts, slow your heart rate, and regulate your autonomic nervous system. 

When you’re working on something that requires your full and undivided attention, focused breathing helps you direct what your mind is paying attention to and focus on that thing without any distractions. 

Meditation helps you slow down, and at a practical and physical level, proper breathing enhances lung capacity, strengthens your immune system, and regulates your neuroendocrine system.

We recommend to begin with a quick 3 minute meditation at the start of your day, find a quiet spot and sit in a relaxed position, close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Each day, try adding another 30 seconds. 

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

  • Improves concentration
  • Stress management
  • Enhanced focus
  • Boosts productivity
  • Strengthened immune system 

MEDITATIVE BREATHING

  • Begin with finding a comfortable sitting or lying position.
  • Set a timer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Gently close your eyes and focus on your breath, breathing as normal, in and out through the nose.
  • Concentrate on the feeling of the breath as it enters the nose, down into your lungs, and follow the exhale back through your nose.
  • Begin to control your breathing, counting to 5 on the inhale, holding for 5, exhaling for 5, then holding again for 5, before repeating for the entire duration.
  • Aim to increase the duration by 30 seconds each day.