Using a breathing meditation technique is probably the easiest meditation technique that you can learn. You're already breathing. Which means all you've got to "learn" is how to actually focus and notice the breaths you take.
Begin your breathing meditation by finding a quiet place. If at all possible, make sure that you won't be disturbed. If you're interrupted whilst you are learning a new technique it's possible you'll be a bit frustrated.
Maybe an unused room in your home. There may be a park or enclosed garden close to your home or where you work. Anywhere that's reasonably quiet. Once you're comfortable with doing breathing meditations, you will find that even the "quiet place" isn't actually necessary. With practice, you will find you can relax absolutely anywhere, whenever you want.
You can practice breathing meditation sitting or standing. Unless the particular breathing meditation you're using says differently, it is your choice.
Initially, just notice each breath in and each breath out. Is your breathing shallow, "normal" or deep?
Next, start to focus on your breathing. Consciously breathe in and gradually fill your lungs. If you're comfortable doing so, hold the air in your lungs for a second or two. And then, breathe out again. Emptying the air from your lungs as much as possible.
Repeat your breathing meditation 5 times or more. As you progress, there's a good chance that your breathing will get deeper. There's a good chance you'll start to feel more relaxed.
One of the best things about using a breathing meditation is that a simple technique like the one above doesn't take very long. And if you want it to be, it's completely "invisible" to those around you. You can perform a breathing meditation almost anywhere.
Well done! You've just done a simple breathing meditation.
You can find out more about using breathing meditation here.
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