There are many benefits to meditation. Just sitting down or walking while concentrating on your breath or heart beat takes self discipline so
...What are the guided meditations you find most helpful?
For me personally, I find the Your life on repeat, influencing your value system, and the wall to be very beneficial. However all
...What are solutions for a meditation pillow (or similar) that work in really, really tiny apartments?
A blanket, a bed, a chair, a yoga matt :) you don’t need a special pillow to meditate on. The posture is important
...Should I keep my eyes open or closed when meditating?
Keep your eyes closed as long as you can. During the process enjoy the images that come to your head, and slowly become
...Is meditating in the sauna recommended? Any tips for doing it? I usually go for 15 minutes a day.
I am not and expert, but I would say - depends on which kind of sauna. If it’s very mild humidity and mild
...Is it okay to meditate in bed to build habit?
I find it easier to commit to meditation if I allow myself to do it in bed, however, I think my meditation is
...Is it completely necessary to be sitting upright in order to meditate? I like to continue to lie down but am not sure if this is correct. I think I am trying to meditate the lazy way!
There is nothing wrong with meditating lying down, do whatever is best for you, with meditation your mind is more important that what
...Is it bad if you fall asleep? I’m trying to be still, but sometimes I think that if I cut off my circulation that is not a good thing.
To reach a place in meditation where you feel relaxed, safe and calm enough to fall asleep is never a bad thing. Especially
...Is it also okay to contemplate on issues you are facing during your meditation?
yes, but it’s healthier to do so if you are doing a guided meditation. without guidance, issues can build up and ruminating is
...In zen meditation, they say that you should “surf” on your thoughts and not eliminate them, but I can’t understand the difference.
Surfing your thoughts is a lot like channel surfing; your mind is jumping from thought to thought. This means you’re not eliminating your
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