Create your Own Meditation Practice

Meditation can be used as a staple building block towards building self-awareness, which when practiced regularly, may lead to self-actualization; being the best we can be.

It allows time and space to explore thoughts, emotions and behaviour and the actions we take in response to these.

When practicing meditation something that you may like to consider include: location, comfort, quiet, timing, and realistic consistency.

Location

• Choose a location in your home that feels comfortable and safe

• Allows for minimal interruption (no people passing by often, minimal clutter, etc.)

• A constant space allows for energy from the practice to build, making it easier each time to go into a deeper state of mediation

Comfort

• Choose a cushion that is firm and comfortable.

• When placed under the bottom, your knees will lower past your hips, allowing the muscles of hip flexors to relax providing comfort for long period of time

• Try to not move during the meditation, although, if you find the position really uncomfortable adjust your position and continue with the meditation, trying not to disrupt yourself too much with movement

Quiet

• Turn off your phone (not on vibrate) and inform family and friends that you will be meditating and would like to not be interrupted for x amount of time

• Minimize any background sound (radio, tv)

Timing

• Have a timer on hand, with a calm ringer!

• You may start with any amount of time, even a good 10 minutes of practice consistently may be a good way to start. If you have 30 minutes, try 30

• Morning meditations are a great way to start your day and they are generally the quietest time of day. You may also like to meditate before bed to prepare for a good night’s rest

• Feel free to try morning or night and have fun with finding what works for you and your schedule

Realistic Consistancy

Once you have discovered the time of day you prefer or you enjoy both day and night, choose a realistic goal of how often you can meditate and for how long, this will help build a stronger and deeper practice