Meditation - FAQ

How should I sit when meditating?

Meditation postures

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Am I doing it right?

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Which course should I start with first?

Meditation practice

Written by Team
Updated this week

What is the appropriate meditation length? For seeing benefits and also fitting into a busy schedule.

When to practice meditation

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to sit to meditate or can I meditate in another posture?

Meditation postures

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Can I move or scratch an itch while meditating?

Physical sensations

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Can I meditate lying down?

Meditation postures

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

I am falling asleep when I meditate. How can I address this?

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How much effort should I apply to my meditation practice?

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Walking meditation - Is it beneficial?

Meditation postures

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Why and how should I be mindful of my thoughts?

Thoughts

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Can I listen to music while I meditate?

Meditation with sounds

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Meditation practice with sound in foreground or background.

Meditation with sounds

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

What should I do when there is sound that is causing distractions in my meditation?

Meditation with sounds

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Can I meditate while doing yoga? What is the difference between them?

Meditation techniques

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

What are the benefits of meditation?

Benefits of meditation

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How long will it take to see benefits from a meditation practice?

Effectiveness of meditation practice

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How can I assess progress in my meditation practice?

Effectiveness of meditation practice

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How can I become more consistent with my meditation practice? I want to do this regularly.

When to practice meditation

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Dan Harris' tips on building a regular meditation habit

When to practice meditation

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Ups and downs of meditation practice

Attitude

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Controlling our thoughts

Attitude

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Practices to offer support working with difficult emotions like anxiety, fear or nervousness.

Emotions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Working with difficult feelings or emotions in your meditation practice.

Emotions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Working with physical pain in your meditation practice.

Physical sensations

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Working with addictions in your meditation practice.

Desire

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Working with pleasant experience in your meditation practice.

Desire

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Two options for working with distractions in your meditation practice.

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Using active inquiry to learn more about difficult experiences.

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How can I meditate with insomnia?

Meditation instructions

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

What books can you recommend to learn more about meditation?

Meditation resources

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

Mindfulness for children

Meditation resources

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

How should I evaluate meditation retreat centers?

Meditation retreats

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago

What's the difference between Transcendental Meditation (TM) and Mindfulness Meditation?

Meditation techniques

Written by Team
Updated over a week ago