I know a lot of people who have started meditation, or been interested in starting meditation, and after a few sessions (or even no sessions at all), they give up. Maybe they understand the benefits that meditation can bring, but two persistent beliefs about meditation often get in the way.
The first is that meditation takes a long time.
The second is that meditation is hard.
Suppose we taught kids to ride bikes the way we teach adults to meditate. First off, forget helmets or training wheels. Get on the bike and try to ride it. Do that for twenty minutes. Or thirty. Don't worry of you fall--just get back up and try again. If you fall fifty times in twenty minutes, that's okay. Eventually, you'll fall less.
How many of us would make it past the first session.
That's basically what most meditation techniques are about--put in the time, don't worry if it's unpleasant, and eventually it will feel good.
I designed a workshop to do things differently.
We're going to learn and practice easy techniques that allow meditation--open, spacious, relaxed meditation--in only a minute or two. And we're going to talk about how to incorporate those techniques into a busy schedule. We'll also discuss the benefits of meditation and it and similar practices affect our brains and our response to stress. In short, why meditation is as important for our brains as exercise is for our bodies.
So if you've tried meditation and you're convinced you're bad at it, this is the class for you.
And if you'd like to meditate but you just can't find the time, this is also the class for you.
"Meditation for Busy People" is on Saturday, September 17 from 2-4 at Simon Says Yoga in Bethesda, MD.
Simon Says Yoga
4701 Sangamore Road
Suite PO21 (Second Floor)
Bethesda, MD 20816
(See directions here.)
It's only $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Please join us for two hours of exploration and fun.
The first is that meditation takes a long time.
The second is that meditation is hard.
Suppose we taught kids to ride bikes the way we teach adults to meditate. First off, forget helmets or training wheels. Get on the bike and try to ride it. Do that for twenty minutes. Or thirty. Don't worry of you fall--just get back up and try again. If you fall fifty times in twenty minutes, that's okay. Eventually, you'll fall less.
How many of us would make it past the first session.
That's basically what most meditation techniques are about--put in the time, don't worry if it's unpleasant, and eventually it will feel good.
I designed a workshop to do things differently.
We're going to learn and practice easy techniques that allow meditation--open, spacious, relaxed meditation--in only a minute or two. And we're going to talk about how to incorporate those techniques into a busy schedule. We'll also discuss the benefits of meditation and it and similar practices affect our brains and our response to stress. In short, why meditation is as important for our brains as exercise is for our bodies.
So if you've tried meditation and you're convinced you're bad at it, this is the class for you.
And if you'd like to meditate but you just can't find the time, this is also the class for you.
"Meditation for Busy People" is on Saturday, September 17 from 2-4 at Simon Says Yoga in Bethesda, MD.
Simon Says Yoga
4701 Sangamore Road
Suite PO21 (Second Floor)
Bethesda, MD 20816
(See directions here.)
It's only $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Please join us for two hours of exploration and fun.
Jeff
If you like this post, please share by email, Facebook, or Twitter, using the buttons below.
No comments:
Post a Comment