by Matthew Young | Last updated Apr 7, 2023 | Published on Feb 11, 2014 | Getting Started Guide, Popular Posts, Spot Meditations, Student Resources
Here’s what you need to meditate: 20 minutes ‘spare’ time A quiet place (where you can sit with your eyes closed) At least, that’s what I’d always assumed. Turns out I was wrong. A formal meditation of this kind is certainly useful, but...
by Matthew Young | Last updated Jan 29, 2020 | Published on Feb 10, 2014 | Inspiration, Resources
People sometimes assume that you need a special (or specific, or appropriate, or quiet) place to meditate, and that it should be done at the same time (or some optimal time) every day. But for those of us with kids, jobs and appointments at all hours, the traditonal...
by Matthew Young | Last updated Sep 7, 2023 | Published on Jan 20, 2014 | Getting Started Guide, Inspiration, Resources
One minute. That’s all you need to take the sting out of stress. The following meditations can all be done in 60 seconds or less. Find the ones that work best for you, and adapt them freely to your needs — they can make a huge difference to the way you feel....
by Matthew Young | Last updated Apr 27, 2018 | Published on Jan 20, 2014 | Next Steps, Resources
Most people find that they can meditate well when guided by a teacher. Without guidance, however, it’s not always so easy. If you’re new to meditation, you might have good intentions, but no clear idea of what to do. Or you might have too many ideas, and...
by Matthew Young | Last updated Jan 24, 2020 | Published on Nov 20, 2013 | Articles, Getting Started Guide, Guided Meditations
Below, you’ll find two versions of a simple meditation for beginners (or for anyone who has previously found meditation difficult). There’s a 24 minute version that flows along at a nice relaxed pace and gives you ample opportunity to relax. And...
by Matthew Young | Last updated Jan 15, 2022 | Published on Nov 11, 2013 | Articles, Getting Started Guide
What you believe about meditation — your ideas about what is is, how it should be practised, what the goals of meditation are, and so on — will have a huge impact on how you go about it. In fact, these beliefs, whether you’re aware of them or not, will largely...
