What is needed to make Meditation more conducive ?

Much has been said and written about meditation , yet it takes years to understand its nature .To still the mind and enter into the silence requires daily practice . Yet there are certain steps that can be taken to establish a foundation and insure success .

Before beginning , have a proper environment and attitude .Your place of meditation , schedule , physical health , and mental state should all reflect a readiness to turn inward .Many difficult obstacles are removed by creating a setting which is conducive to meditation .

Swami Vishnu devananda , Meditation & Mantras pg. 9