How is meditation done?

[Abinaza]

Does anyone know how meditation is really done? Can it be done on yourself

[jenstar]

Well... yes. How else would you do it? There are lots of different ways of meditating, you can simply concentrate on your breathing, or on counting slowly, or on a visual symbol, or on a sound... then there's the martial arts, which have a meditative element as well as a physical one. Basically, it's a huge subject. If you want to learn meditation, there's plenty of information available for free on the web, or in your local library.

[HomerSimpson]

I wonder if Abinaza actually meant hypnotism, which is a very different thing? The last part of the question suggests so.

[KatjaVo]

Yes of course, the aim of meditation is to relax yourself and find your inner calm. Well, at least it was for me when I started. I have done a lot of research before starting and it was very challenging for me to being, but now I am really happy I have done it, because it has changed my life.
If you are interested to learn more about it, here is the article with a lot of useful tips for beginners.
http://www.brainwavelove.com/meditation-techniques-for-beginners/