Meditation Tips
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One of the most common questions to arise for both beginner and longer term meditators is how to develop a regular sitting practice. Here are some pointers: Is there benefit in a regular sitting practice? Yes. The physical and mental health benefits (lower blood pressure, greater relaxation, improved immune system) associated with meditation require repeated…
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Noticing the judging mind is a good thing One of the first things we often encounter when we start to meditate is the judging mind or ‘inner critic’. This is the voice in our head that nags us about ‘getting it right, doing it right’ and points out all the ways we are not doing…
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Beginners Mind No matter how long you have been meditating for. Whether you are a beginner or long time meditator, adopting a beginners mindis a really useful way to approach formal sitting meditation.What is beginners mind? Simply approaching each and every formal meditation sit as thought it was your very first time.Notice any expectations you…
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Focus on Your Body. Our body is a wonderful anchor to the present moment. Whilst our minds tend to wander, in to the past and in to the future, the body stays present. We notice this is we get a sock to our body. We may be fantasising about a past or future event and…