- Wait until you're tired. I have found that the best opportunities come in 4.5 hour intervals, starting after you rise in the morning. For a noobie, skip the first interval and try a nap nine hours after rising. For example, wake up at 5am, nap at about 2pm. You can expect to have trouble concentrating at this time which is a good indication that the time is right for a nap.
- Forget that BS about not putting your head down. Sit yourself in front of a table, fold your arms on the table and set your head on your top arm, not far from the wrist. If anyone bugs you then just tell them you're praying. That's enough to scare away most people.
- Most Important: Don't move your head once it rests on your arms. Not even once. Once you start making adjustments you'll never find a comfortable position. Using a towel or sweater to pad between table and arms and/or between arms and head might help.
- Stop thinking, start feeling (sensing). One way to do this is to listen intently on the faintest noises. Don't judge, just observe. More advanced: As you breath out, try to monitor everything you feel, in a sort of wave-like motion, starting with your head and making your way to your toes. Reverse when inhale. If this is too complicated or mystical then just take full, not necessarily deep, breathes and release slowly as you relax each part of your body. Don't worry about falling asleep. Take a break and let go.
- You will loose consciousnesses and automatically awaken about 12.5 minutes later. You might not be aware that any time has passed so use a watch or clock to keep track and avoid confusion.
- Final critical step: Stand up after awakening. Within a minute you will burp three times and feel a rush of energy throughout your body. Congratulations, you're ready to get back to work.
