In this article we will be looking at guided meditation techniques for beginners. However, we are going to do things differently. Have you noticed how meditation content tends to focus on either modern, guided meditation, or on traditional meditation techniques. It’s either hardcore traditionalist or really simple audio meditations that basically aren’t meditation at all. … Continue reading Guided Meditation Techniques For Beginners
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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.
How To Make Meditation Easier In 3 Simple Steps
Many of my meditation students ask me how to make meditation easier. And I completely understand that. Sometimes, it is hard to focus. And you need to take some steps to make meditation easier. Especially if it is your first time meditating. Thankfully, you can make meditation easier once you know how. When you meditate,… Continue reading How To Make Meditation Easier In 3 Simple Steps
Inner Peace Meditation Script To Make You Feel Chill
In this guide, I’ll share the best inner peace meditation script so you can enjoy a slow, relaxed, quiet mind. With my inner peace meditation scripts, you will naturally cultivate feelings of calmness and equanimity. This will reduce mental rumination, reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, and heal your mind and body. Inner peace means… Continue reading Inner Peace Meditation Script To Make You Feel Chill
How To Meditate For The First Time [Tips & Advice]
Many people have asked me how to meditate for the first time. Tips and advice on meditation is all over the place. And while there are a lot of articles online that five instructions for meditation, there aren’t a lot that explain things for the absolute beginner. I’m about to change that. If you are… Continue reading How To Meditate For The First Time [Tips & Advice]
The Goddamn Truth About PROPER MEDITATION In 2021
Somehow, we have gotten to the point in 2021 where we need to clarify between proper meditation and pseudo-meditation, or what Jon Kabat Zinn [founder, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction] calls “McMindfulness”. “McMindfulness” refers to the cheesy, commercialised form of meditation you will find in online videos and apps like Headspace and Calm. As David Forbes,… Continue reading The Goddamn Truth About PROPER MEDITATION In 2021
How To Progress in Meditation And Go Further
As a meditation teacher, my students often ask me how to progress in meditation. Before their first lesson, most of my students have only done mindfulness, and they want to know how to go further. Beyond mindfulness lies an entire world of meditation. And if the only meditation you have ever done is mindfulness, you’re… Continue reading How To Progress in Meditation And Go Further
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Script For Beginners
Today I’m going to share a basic mindfulness meditation script for beginners. 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 basic mindfulness meditation script below you will find that it… Continue reading Basic Mindfulness Meditation Script For Beginners
What Type of Meditation Should I Do?
One of the first things my meditation students ask me is, “What type of meditation should I do?” If you’ve read my guide to the top meditation techniques in the world, you’ll know that there are plenty of different options to pick from. There are different meditations for all different reasons. And if you read… Continue reading What Type of Meditation Should I Do?
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 can I meditate 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… Continue reading Should You Meditate On An Empty Stomach Or After Eating?
How Is Meditation Supposed To Feel? Expert Answers
One of our newsletter followers wrote in today to ask, “How is meditation supposed to feel?” 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 relaxing.… Continue reading How Is Meditation Supposed To Feel? Expert Answers
How Long To Meditate Each Day?
As a meditation teacher, lots of people ask me how long to meditate each day when practising at home. It’s a good question and one that is not always easy to answer. It depends on the reason you are meditating, how long you have been meditating for, the technique you are using (such as Chakra… Continue reading How Long To Meditate Each Day?
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
How To Do Meditation: Step By Step Guide [Infographic]
In this infographic I’ll show you how to do meditation step by step. As a meditation teacher, I know lots of people are looking for easy ways to start meditating (my guide to practising at home will help). And you might like a way to keep these instructions for later. That’s why I decided to… Continue reading How To Do Meditation: Step By Step Guide [Infographic]
Mindfulness VS Meditation: Are They The Same Thing?
In a battle of mindfulness VS meditation, which one wins. And what is the difference between mindfulness and meditation anyway? The difference between mindfulness and meditation can be a little confusing. The reason is that there are actually two different definitions of mindfulness: State Mindfulness and Trait Mindfulness. State Mindfulness is the original Buddhist meaning… Continue reading Mindfulness VS Meditation: Are They The Same Thing?
What to Expect During Your First Yoga Class
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
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
Why Meditation Is Boring To You And What To Do About It
Many people ask me why meditation is boring. And I also get asked about using meditation for boredom. And honestly, there is a fascinating link between meditation and boredom. 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… Continue reading Why Meditation Is Boring To You And What To Do About It
Meditation Starter Kit Recommended By Our Expert
A good meditation starter kit, with all the items you need to start meditating, will help to ensure that you practice meditation successfully. The good news is that you really don’t need that much equipment to start meditating [READ: How To Start Meditating At Home]. However, some items can be truly helpful. I previously wrote… Continue reading Meditation Starter Kit Recommended By Our Expert
DIY Silent Meditation Retreat At Home [How To]
When you can’t get away for a spiritual vacation to India, try a DIY silent meditation retreat at home. I used to feel crappy because I could never afford a meditation retreat. But then I made the clever decision to turn my own home into my meditation retreat. And let me tell you: it’s the… Continue reading DIY Silent Meditation Retreat At Home [How To]
How To Create Your Own Meditation
In this guide we are going to look at how to create your own meditation. This DIY meditation technique will be a personal meditation that is specifically created to fulfil your individual needs. You will also learn how to teach your meditation technique to other people and how to record it as a DIY guided… Continue reading How To Create Your Own Meditation