if you cannot relax physically you cannot relax mentally!!!

ALot of people who decide to take up meditation quite due to frustration, they cant seem to get a clear mind and get no results form their sessions.

In some cases it is due to the fact that they are not relaxing their body before they relax their mind.

Start off by relaxing every muscle, this is best achieved by starting at the toes and working your way up TIGHTEN every muscle one at a time for a few seconds and then release, then repeat. Due this on every single muscle from TOE to HEAD one at a time. once your body is relaxed your mind can relax.

Once you do this a couple of times you will be able to relax your muscles by a simple thought of doing it, instantaneously!

This will help improve everyones meditation and focus sessions!

thats a good tip Chris:))
have started meditation after advice frm Mr. Pravin, one of our forum members:). but my body is tired all the time... need to relax it too.
swetha

Make a pot of coffee, BUT instead of using coffee grounds use MINT LEAVES. Mint helps you calm down and relax, will make you a bit groggy, but it is very helpful right before you meditate. And if you can find it add some Camomile and Blessed Thistle.

It tastes gross but it does wonders for you!

how r u supposed to drink it if it tastes gross??? how about tea??

but i've treied in when tired and stressed out and yet able to seperate mind and body

so, this is not true for everyone