Meditation Tips for a Lifetime of Practice

The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these three crucial points: bring your mind home, and release, and relax.

Just get used to it. See what it’s like to sit with boredom, angst, or whatever other sensation arises. Learn to let your thoughts go where they may before nudging them back to the task at hand. Don’t try to do too much. Just be alone in your head. It sounds simple, but it serves as the foundation.

The best meditation posture is one that helps you remain alert and relaxed at the same time

Another tip: take short mindfulness breaks throughout the day. She called them “purposeful pauses.” So, for example, instead of fidgeting or tapping your fingers while your computer boots up, try to watch your breath for a few minutes. When driving, turn off the radio and feel your hands on the wheel. Or when walking between meetings, leave your ph

Begin with shorter meditations. I suggest 15 or 20 minutes each day for the first week or two. Then, increase the length of your sessions in five-minute increments weekly or every few days until you reach 45 minutes. Use a meditation timer rather than looking at a clock, and train yourself not to look at the timer. Just listen for the bell. Some pe