Even if you have trouble meditating, these 5 popular types of meditation practices are excellent for helping you achieve a calm, steady mind
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Why Is Meditation So Hard? 8 Quick Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Meditate to Make Meditation Easier
Meditation looks so simple. But now that I’ve been teaching meditation and yoga for more than twelve years and reflecting on my practice, I realise how hard it is to meditate. For example, how many times has this happened to you? You have gone to bed, determined to wake up earlier the following morning […]
Trouble Meditating? 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Have the Best Meditation Ever
When you start meditating and find it difficult to focus and calm your mind, it is easy to give up and think that meditation doesn’t work for you. I get it. I’ve been practising for more than 15 years, but I still find it difficult to sit quietly and let my thoughts slow down on […]
How to Become Happier: 5 mindful ways to look after yourself, even if you feel down
If you are feeling fed-up, anxious or stressed, here are 5 mindful activities to help lift your mood and feel happier
Meditation Not Working? 6 Common Meditation Obstacles That Keep You Stuck (and what to do instead)
Is meditation not working for you? You tried but gave up because it was too difficult? Here are 6 common obstacles people face and what to do instead
Meditation Is a Fantastic Life Skill To Learn. Here’s Why
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used in many Indigenous and Eastern cultures for spiritual growth as part of daily life since at least 5,000 B.C. However, since the 20th century, there has been a growing interest in meditation in the West, with researchers exploring the influence of meditation on the brain and its […]
An Easter Meditation for Hope
Big hugs, dear gentle reader. As Easter Sunday draws to a close, here’s an Easter Meditation for hope to help you stay uplifted as we navigate the storms of life. May your heart overflow with the peace of eternal hope. May every breath stabilise and balance your nervous system. May every step you take keep […]