5 Practice with or without a recording; set a timer if you do it without. Five minutes is a good starting point. Keep the timer out of sight. 6 Begin to notice the sensations of breathing, paying attention to them for the full length of your inhalation and exhalation. 7 Bring your attention back to the breath each time you realize your mind has wandered. 8 There are many apps and free online meditations available if you prefer a guided meditation. Aura and Insight Timer, for example, are free meditation apps available for iOS and Android systems.
