Meditation Made Easy
Almost everyone Iโve ever had in a yoga class or in coaching has told me, โI canโt meditate.โ
Thereโs a common idea that meditation means having a completely empty mind, sitting for hours, and feeling perfectly calm the whole time.
Iโm here to dispel that myth once and for all.
Sometimes when you sit down to meditate, you get angry. Sometimes you feel sad. Sometimes you start worrying.
No wonder so many people avoid itโit can seem like an exercise in misery.
But meditation is not about emptying your mind.
Meditation is the small space that lives in between thoughts.
It is a beautiful way to begin learning how to focus your mindโnot empty it. That level of stillness is for very advanced practitioners.
How to Begin
When you first start, begin with just 5 minutes.
Sit on the floor, in a chair, or anywhere that feels comfortable.
Place your hand on your belly.
As you breathe, notice this simple pattern:
โข Inhale, belly rises
โข Exhale, belly moves inward
Now gently repeat to yourself:
โInhale, belly rise. Exhale, belly move inward.โ
When your mind driftsโand it willโsimply notice it, and bring your attention back to:
โInhale, belly rise. Exhale, belly move inward.โ
Why It Works
The more you practice, the easier it becomes to focus.
And focus helps quiet the mind.
When the mind becomes quieter, the nervous system begins to settle too.
Thatโs itโmeditation made easy.