Larissa A.
You can focus on your breath. The 7-4-8 method is a good way to start. I try to imagine the oxygen traveling through
...I still cant relax and be present How can avoid accelerating thoughts during meditation?
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Frequently asked questions about Meditate
If you meditate early in the morning, how do you manage to actually stay awake, and not fall back to sleep?
Nasirudeen N.
If you want to avoid sleeping right back , You can have a cup of tea before meditation, instead of laying down ,
...What is the best time to meditate and what do you think about while meditating?
Keyona E.
The best time to meditate is anytime. I prefer the morning though. I like to start my day in a calm peaceful headspace.
...Do you meditate sitting up or laying down?
Nicholas E.
Depends, if it is a meditstion for relaxation, then I do it lying down. Other ones where its for focus or calmness, I
...What do you find is the best position to adjust your body to when meditating?
Starkeyta C.
Sitting up straight with my eyes closed and legs folded facing an open window with open space outside or a great view with
...When you meditate, do you think and reflect, or quiet your mind and just be still? The latter is hard for me and I spend my meditation time thinking about my goals, who I want to be, what I’m doing well, etc.
Beth J.
Whatever works for you. Meditation is a personal thing and you carry it out however it works for you. It’s about focusing the
...I have my own separate meditation habit. I’m curious about how others meditate and what works and didn’t work for them
Wade J.
For me, trying to take huge, deep breaths like they tell you always threw me off & would even kinda hurt my body
...My mind still wonders when meditating. How do I bring myself back?
Ken P.
Try focusing on your breathing and clear your mind. Think of a calm Sea with blue skies and trees around you or imagine
...How do I focus harder on meditation?
Miriam F.
Don’t focus harder. When you struggle and feel like you don’t get it right, it will never be easy. Just feel what you
...Is it ok that I prefer to mdeotat lying down? I sometimes fall asleep especially if it’s at night.
Kathleen N.
Of course! The purpose of meditating is to feel at peace and calm/ comfortable. If that means you’re lying down then that’s fine.
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