March 2021

We can forget to meditate, even with the best intentions, if we don’t make a distinct commitment to ourselves. By firmly sticking to the same time… Read More »Pick a time to meditate and stick to it

Most people worry about where to sit, how to sit, what cushion to use … this is all nice, but it’s not that important to… Read More »Don’t get caught up in the how — just do

Set up a meditation space. Somewhere calm, quiet, and not too cluttered. Setting up a comfortable atmosphere will help to create the right mood for… Read More »Find Your Space

This is my first tip for a really important reason! Back when I first started meditating, I gave up on my practice for months because… Read More »Don’t worry if your mind wanders

It’s easy to say, “I’ll meditate every day,” but then forget to do it. Instead, set a reminder for every morning when you get up,… Read More »Do it first thing each morning

As you come close to the end of the meditation, don’t be in a hurry to open your eyes or move the body immediately. Open… Read More »Open your eyes slowly and gently

After each session, try to take a moment to notice how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally. Are you more calm than you were when… Read More »Take a moment and check in with yourself

There are four meditation positions that we find work most optimally. You don’t need to force yourself to sit up too straight. If you’re too… Read More »Find the best position for you

This will seem ridiculously easy, to just meditate for two minutes. That’s perfect. Start with just two minutes a day for a week. If that… Read More »Sit for just two minutes

Yes, it’s recommended that your regular meditation practice happens in the same place every day for consistency. But sometimes that simply isn’t possible. The great… Read More »Get creative about location