6 Ways to Meditate

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Throughout life, some days meditation feels easier than others. We may experience periods of time where our daily practice feels easy and consistent and at other times we may find struggle or resistance. The good news is that there is no wrong way to meditate. And you don’t need anything to do it. But we have options and resources. There are many benefits to be found in all ways of accessing meditation. Here are 6 ways to explore meditation.

1. Guided

   There are many apps and playlists available today that offer a variety of themes for guided meditation. Explore voices, topics, and platforms to find what you gravitate towards. You can also start here with a few HER RE\WILDING free ones.

2. Listen to music

   If talking is too intrusive, but some kind of sound provides relaxation or structure, use some ambient meditation music while you meditate. Consider the sounds of binaural tones or nature, crystal or Tibetan bowls, Vedic chanting, or native American flutes. Here are some samples to explore.

3. Join a meditation group

   You might find meditating with other people helps provide accountability or structure or guidance. You can search for meditation groups locally or virtually or create one with friends or family. It can be over zoom or in someone’s living room. You don’t need anything for meditation other than to be physically comfortable.

4. Take a class

   Use can use platforms such as Eventbrite to locate virtual and in-person mediation classes or groups. If you don’t have a meditation studio nearby many folks offer group sessions online now. You can find both free and paid options as well as in a physical location or outside at places like parks and the beach.

5. Sit in nature

   Sometimes being immersed in nature is all you need to assist in feeling present. You can bring a blanket to the park. You can sit on a rock. You can sit at the beach or next to running water like a creek or river. You can combine it with earthing and put your bare feet on the grass or warm rocks. Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable and take in the sounds and beauty of nature around you.

6. Walk

   If accessing inner quiet and peace while sitting still or having your eyes closed remains challenging, you can always do a walking meditation. If you can walk near water that’s a bonus. You may have heard of ‘Blue Mind’, the physiological benefits of being in, near, or underwater can give you an extra boost.