India, Aug. 16 -- Your morning defines the tone of the day, whether you start it in a rush and go through the hours feeling stressed and cranky, or begin with a well-planned routine and move through the day more focused and present. Meditation is one of the productive ways to begin the day, a few quiet moments to yourself to calm the mind and introspect. But if you tend to avoid, especially as a beginner, it's because it falls flat whenever you try: you doze off, slouch, or simply get bored. There are simple strategies for beginners to ensure morning meditation becomes easy and becomes a habit that actually sticks.

Saurabh Bothra, yoga teacher and co-founder of Habuild, shared with HT Lifestyle why meditation is a good way to begin the d...