Mediating doesn’t just have to be sitting! Lay down, walk, take a bath, or switch between several during a session. What’s important is
...Do you find it more relaxing to meditate to complete silence, music, soft sounds, or noise?
I find that I always use a guided mediation. I lose focus too quickly if i don’t, my mind just wonders off thinking
...What sensations should I aim to feel during or after meditation?
Peace. Heaviness. Relaxed. Sometimes I am energized. Other times I am emotional. I think it’s all a very personal experience.
...How long will it take for me to notice the effects of meditation, especially in terms of working memory?
It’s different for each person. I think it has effects from the very beginning, from the first time we pause and medidate we
...How do you find the motivation and calmness to meditate when you feel stressed about all the things you have to do?
I meditate first thing in the morning, before having the time to think to anything else. It helps to go through the day.
...In what ways does meditation help us and our mental health?
You should definitely Google that because the benefits are too many to mention. There is much research on it. It changes the brain
...I do wonder how many participate in the different types of medication. I am assuming mindfulness is most popular though Contemplative is growing. Does anyone do TM any more?
Assuming you meant meditation and not medication- I enjoy mantra meditation. It helps me to calm and organize my mind around an idea
...Does meditation change as you become more experienced with the process?
Yes! I feel that meditation is more effective as I am more familiar with it. I am more familiar with what gets my
...How long do you usually meditate for?
Typical I meditate for about 3- 20 minutes max. However that I started really I find in a busy day I available about
...How do you meditate when you travel?
It never happened to me yet.. though I had to travel and I keep up some other habits I’ve built up. I’m definitely
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