Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
A gentle introduction to mindfulness meditation, based on a 6-week course and silent retreat experience. Learn to find a comfortable seat, tune into your breath, and manage distractions with loving-kindness. This program is designed for beginners with a focus on doing what feels good, not strict adherence. Prompts and reminders are included to support habit formation.
Program Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Mindfulness Meditation
Understanding the basics: comfortable posture, breath awareness, and gentle return to the present moment. Includes information on group meditation and addressing distractions. This is based on the first video in a series.
Daily Meditation Practice - Week 1
Daily10-minute guided meditation focusing on finding a comfortable seat and connecting with your breath.
“Some yogi's say it matters how you cross your legs, but because we're beginners, let's just find any seat that feels comfortable and that puts you at ease.”
What You'll Accomplish
- Find a comfortable and stable seated posture for meditation.
- Develop awareness of your natural breath rhythm.
- Learn to label your breath to anchor your attention in the present moment.
- Understand the importance of gentle return to the breath when the mind wanders.
- Recognize the benefits of belly breathing for relaxation.
- Learn techniques for meditating with others in a group setting.
- Develop strategies for addressing distractions during meditation.
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