1.) A more physical thing to do is to stop drinking fluids at least an hour before hand so you are not burdened with a full bladder during your practice.

 

2.) Wear clothes that are not restricting or bothersome.

 

3.) Take note of what is going on in your life on this particular day.  Prepare your mind to leave these things behind for the time being knowing they will be there when you return from meditation.

 

4.) Think of one main mantra to focus on.  Are you worried about work, school, money, relationships, guilt, etc?  Think of a mantra such as "I am at ease."  Anytime your mind drifts bring it back to this mantra, and then the breath.  During meditation you may find that focusing on this mantra helps to relax you.

 

5.) Have a shall or blanket either draped over you or near by as your body temperature tends to drop when you meditate.

 

During Meditation ....

 

1.)Go within and notice how your body is feeling.  Is it relaxed?  Hungry?  Sore in a particular spot?  Wherever you feel uneasy imagine the breath flowing to this area and relieving all pain or discomfort.