09/19/2025
How to Begin a Meditation Practice
Step #1 â Sit down, close your eyes, quiet your mind.
The hard truth is that is really what you need to do. The reality, as we know, itâs not quite that simple. If you have been wanting to start a meditation practice or have been struggling to stay committed, try working with the following tips.
1. Be comfortable.
Over time it will become more comfortable to sit for longer periods as your back and hips get used to it. Until that happens, get a good quality meditation cushion or even a firm dĂŠcor pillow or extra yoga mat. Sit on the edge so that your hip bones tip slightly forward. If your legs start to cramp, move and re-adjust. Again, as your body gets used to sitting it will get easier over time.
2. Schedule it in.
Letâs be honest with ourselves on what it takes to get things done these days. You schedule coffee with your BFF weeks in advance, so schedule your daily (yes â I said daily) meditation. Find a minimum of 10 minutes (working up to 20) everyday, preferably at the same time. Use an alarm, write it in your diary, whatever it takes to keep you accountable.
3. Get help.
Why try it alone? There are incredible tools out there designed to help you be consistent with your meditation practice. Apps like Insight Timer are extremely popular, though there are many others. Remember, we have free meditations in the library section of our community app! If you find the silence deafening, or struggle to quiet your thoughts work with different techniques until you find what works best with you.
And the end of the day, consistency is key. There is also a reason it is called meditation PRACTICE. It needs to be practiced and it takes practice. I promise you, if you give it a solid effort you will experience its benefits: clarity, focus, presence, just to name a few; you will be hooked in for life.
â¨Join me on Saturday, September 20th 1-3pm EST for a live/virtual Meditation Workshop: Cultivating Calm + Clarity. Learn meditation techniques and receive a 21-day meditation to fuel your daily practice. Canât join live? it will also be recorded.