Always wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes as they allow you to breathe easier and relax. It is advised to remove any jewelry that irritates your skin or makes distracting noises, such as bells, bangles, and chains.

Sit cross-legged, or with your back supported well, or stretch out prone or on your back. Allow your muscles to unwind, and your joints to slacken. When your breathing is even and deep, and your body feels limp and comfortable, it is time to tackle the task of emptying your mind of stressful, harried thoughts.

The first step to achieving successful meditation is breathing correctly. Deep, filling breaths are a must, and try to visualize that your breaths are grounded in the center of your being, and the oxygen is extending throughout your body to your extremities. Close your eyes as you breathe, and listen just to the sound of the air as you inhale and exhale. Imagine that with every inhalation you take in serenity in the form of white mist, and with every exhalation you expel the stress, unhappiness, anxiety and other unpleasantness in the form of a dense dark cloud.

Incense, Music and pillows are a few miscellaneous tools that are often handy in meditating, while incense can be uplifting and can enhance your surroundings, particularly if you are indoors, music can help to clear the mind and calm the nerves. Soft pillows are excellent to prevent cramping or soreness from hard floors and terrains.

Meditation is the process of calming the mind and making still the body to create a feeling of inner peace and well-being. One can try to find out what method is best for you. Experiment with your own styles and inventing few of your own. Be patient, it usually takes much practice to achieve successful meditation.