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20+ Ideas For Beginner Meditators And Yogis

We’ve created the absolute best beginners meditaiotn guides for you, including mindfulness, mantras, mudras and more.

Here’s a selection of some of our great guides for beginners

The Basics Of Meditation

Before you start meditating it’s essential that you know the basics. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you to start meditating. In the guide you will learn everything you need to know to start meditating the right way today.

Read our guide to the basics of meditation.

Meditation In 10 Easy Steps

So you want to start meditating and you enjoy a busy life, so you’d like to start meditating quickly and with minimal fuss. What do you do?

You read our guide to meditating in 10 easy steps. Simple.

Mindfulness For Beginners

One of the most important types of meditation is Mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment. Easy to do, but also easy to forget to do.

Take a look at our beginner’s guide to mindfulness.

A Buddhist Meditation Plan For Beginners

If you want your meditation to be effective, you need to have a plan. We can help you here. We will share with you a great meditation plan that you can use every day to progress.

Take a look at our Buddhist Meditation Plan For Beginners.

Other Relaxing Meditative Techniques

What do you do when you want the feeling of meditating buy you’d like to get it through different means? Simple. You use our easy guide to the best relaxation techniques.

And here are some more great articles about meditation for beginners.

Beginner’s Meditation Script To Get You Started

Today I’m going to share a beginner’s meditation script. You can use this script to get started with meditation. You’ll find it very easy and relaxing. If you have never meditated before, this will be perfect for you. When you try the beginner’s meditation script below you will find that it helps you relax and… Continue reading Beginner’s Meditation Script To Get You Started

What I’ve Learned From 20Yrs Of Meditation

Over the past twenty years that I’ve been meditating, I’ve learned many things. I’ve learned about the practice, I’ve learned how meditation can benefit us in life, and I’ve discovered many things about my own mind. Twenty years of meditation has totally changed my idea of the practice. When I started meditating, aged 18, I… Continue reading What I’ve Learned From 20Yrs Of Meditation

Should You Meditate On An Empty Stomach Or After Eating?

One of our newsletter readers wrote in today and asked: “Should you meditate on an empty stomach or after eating?” If you’re hungry, is it better to meditate before you eat, after you eat, or perhaps even while you are eating? There are both pros and cons of meditating on an empty stomach. And to… Continue reading Should You Meditate On An Empty Stomach Or After Eating?

How Is Meditation Different From Relaxing Or Sleeping? Expert Answers

Today, Janine, one of our newsletter followers, wrote in to ask “How is meditation different from relaxing or sleeping?” Thanks for your question, Janine. When we look at meditation VS sleep and relaxation, there definitely are some similarities. For starters, like sleep and relaxation, meditation helps you to calm down and quietens the mind. It’s… Continue reading How Is Meditation Different From Relaxing Or Sleeping? Expert Answers

How Is Meditation Supposed To Feel? Expert Answers

One of our newsletter followers wrote in today to ask, “What is meditation supposed to feel like?” Good question, thanks for asking. I am presuming that you want to know what meditation should feel like so that you can determine if you are meditating correctly. Most people would answer by saying that meditation should feel… Continue reading How Is Meditation Supposed To Feel? Expert Answers

She’s Teaching Sign Language Meditation & Yoga For The Deaf

In an effort to make yoga more all-inclusive, yoga instructor and qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Bethaney Mouzer has started teaching sign-language yoga for the deaf. Trying to learn yoga when deaf is obviously a challenge. If you learn via a Youtube channel, you’re constantly turning your head to look at the video because you… Continue reading She’s Teaching Sign Language Meditation & Yoga For The Deaf

Mindfulness VS Meditation: Are They The Same Thing?

As a meditation teacher, many of my students ask me, “Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing?” The difference between mindfulness and meditation can be a little confusing. The reason is that there are actually two different definitions of mindfulness. One is the original Buddhist meaning of the word. “Mindfulness Meditation” is an actual form… Continue reading Mindfulness VS Meditation: Are They The Same Thing?

What to Expect During Your First Yoga Class

Attending your first yoga class is a truly exciting moment.

New to yoga?  Walk into your first class well-prepared by reading this post on what to expect during your first yoga class.  Yoga is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health through strengthening your body and centering your mind. Don’t feel intimidated by fancy terminology, all of the props, and challenging… Continue reading What to Expect During Your First Yoga Class

Thoughts During Meditation? Handle Them The Enlightened Way

Thinking during meditation is completely normal. You do not need to fight your thoughts.

Have you ever wondered what to do with thoughts during meditation? You might have noticed that the typical advice to “Let go of your thoughts” when meditating is actually incredibly hard. Everyone says that you should simply let those intrusive thoughts go right by you, not being disturbed by them. But is that even possible?… Continue reading Thoughts During Meditation? Handle Them The Enlightened Way

If You Find Meditation Boring It Means THIS

Yes, you might find meditation boring. But that is all the more reason to do it.

Many people say they find meditation boring. Sure, there’s not a lot going on with meditation. You’re just sitting down focusing on your breath or perhaps on a mantra. But if you think that the simple practice of meditation is boring, it actually says a lot about you. Why? To answer that, you have to… Continue reading If You Find Meditation Boring It Means THIS

Daily Mindfulness Routine Suggestions From Dr. Oz & Dr. Roizen

dog walks can be part of a daily mindfulness routine

Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen have some great suggestions for your daily mindfulness routine. While we are all stuck at home because of the current situation, it is all too easy to slip into a state of stress and mindlessness. To counteract this, it is important to develop a daily mindfulness routine that helps you… Continue reading Daily Mindfulness Routine Suggestions From Dr. Oz & Dr. Roizen

Meditation Starter Kit Recommended By Our Expert

The only really essential items you need in a meditation starter kit are a mala, chair, and a book

A good meditation starter kit, with all the items you need to start meditating, will help to ensure that you can practice meditation successfully. The good news is that you really don’t need that much equipment in order to start meditating [READ: How To Start Meditating At Home]. There are lots of new meditation tools.… Continue reading Meditation Starter Kit Recommended By Our Expert

Mindfulness Meditation For Beginners: How To Get Started

In this guide, we look at getting started with mindfulness for beginners.  If you’re just getting started with mindfulness as a beginner, you might wonder what the craze is all about. Why is it one of the fastest-growing health practices of the past decade? What will you get out of it? There are so many… Continue reading Mindfulness Meditation For Beginners: How To Get Started

How To Do Meditation At Home For Beginners [TUTORIAL]

In this guide, we will look at how to do meditation at home for beginners. This will be a complete tutorial, so you learn how to meditate properly.  When you’re learning how to do meditation at home (as opposed to on a retreat or at a studio), you don’t have a personal teacher. Therefore, it’s… Continue reading How To Do Meditation At Home For Beginners [TUTORIAL]