Meditation Myths BUSTED 💥

My first meditation was in a yoga class. My mind was all over the place. I remember how uncomfortable I was sitting in an upright position. I honestly thought I did it wrong. After my first meditation, I didn't practice again for a long time. Now, I'm convinced that everyone should meditate—everyday!

Meditation is not just for yogis.

Meditation has long been associated with the yogis of the world, but it's actually something that can be done by anyone. I'm grateful that yoga brought me to meditation, but now I see them as two completely separate things!

Meditation is not a religion, but rather a practice that helps you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions. It doesn't require any special tools or clothing--just the desire to learn how to meditate in order to reap its benefits (which include stress reduction). The good news is that there are many types of meditation available for beginners who want to give it a try without feeling like they're committing themselves to an entire lifestyle change!

Meditation is not about emptying your mind.

The goal of meditation is not to focus on one thing, but rather to be aware of the mind and body. You can't empty your mind because it's always active--the more you try to empty it, the more busyness will fill up your thoughts. Instead, focus on bringing awareness back into each moment as they arise without judgment or attachment.

Meditation should be practiced often, but ignore hard-and-fast rules.

• Meditation is not a quick fix for all your problems, nor is it some sort of cure-all that will make you feel like you're living in heaven 24/7.

• Meditation should be practiced often, but it's not a hard-and-fast rule. You can meditate daily, but if that doesn't work for you then simply meditate whenever works best for your schedule and lifestyle--that could mean once every two days or once per month!

• Release what you think meditation "should" be. If you have 2 minutes in your car, take it! If you fall asleep as your meditating before bed, that's okay! Meditation should be enjoyed and not forced.

You don't have to sit cross-legged on the floor.

The position you assume during meditation can be the difference between a relaxing experience and an uncomfortable one. While most people assume that sitting cross-legged on the floor is necessary for meditation, it's actually not true at all! You can sit on a chair or even stand up if that's what feels comfortable for you.

The key thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong way to meditate--it's whatever works best for you and makes your body feel good as well as relaxed, which means finding positions that are comfortable yet still allow for focus on breathing and other steps of mindfulness practice.

Meditation doesn't have to be quiet and relaxing.

You can meditate with others, alone or even with a group of people around you. It's also possible for meditation to be noisy and active (like running or dancing).

If you've never tried meditating before, don't worry! There are many different types of meditation that can help you find what works best for your lifestyle, interests and personality type.

To get the most out of meditation, you have to find what works best for you

Meditation is such a broad term that it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many different kinds of meditation and different ways of approaching it, so you might find yourself wondering how best to get started. The answer? You should try out different types of meditation until you find one that works for your lifestyle and personality.

What kind of person are you? Are you someone who likes structure, or do you prefer flexibility? Do certain times during the day work better than others for having some quiet time with yourself, or does it depend on what else is going on in your life at the moment (like work)? These are all important questions when choosing which type of meditation will suit your needs best!

If this sounds overwhelming, don't worry: there are plenty of resources available online--and even offline--that can help guide beginners through their first steps towards finding peace within themselves through mindfulness practices like yoga poses (also known as asanas) or breathing exercises designed specifically with relaxation goals in mind; these include sitting still while focusing intently on specific parts like hands/feet/face muscles moving gently back-and-forth while listening carefully

Release the myths you think are true about meditation! Meditation is a great way to improve your mental health and well-being, but you don't have to follow all the rules. The most important thing is to find what works best for you and make it a part of your daily routine.