[header] How to practice breath meditation (anapanasati ) [title] Select a place to meditate. [step] Look for a quiet place that inspires a contemplative attitude. The practice of breath meditation focuses on the subtle movement of the breath, so it is easily disrupted by stray noises. 
Buddhist instructional sutras (or suttas in pali) recommend using abandoned buildings, deep forests, or the foot of a tree for an extended period of practice. For those of us without access to places like that, a quiet and peaceful room is a good choice.