Meditation for beginners
Many people think that meditation is a difficult practice to master, involving hours and hours spent sitting perfectly still and clearing the mind of thoughts. Many have even said, “I can’t possibly meditate...”
Actually, meditation can be very easy, and doesn’t have to include concentration or “emptying” your mind. It can be a simple practice that anyone can enjoy and benefit from.
Meditation is for everyone
Meditation is not always an exclusive, difficult practice. While there are certain meditations that involve concentration and require a lot of effort, other meditation techniques are simple to learn and practice. Some types of meditation, including meditation that is good for beginners, are even enjoyable and pleasant to do.
The benefits of meditation can be experienced without having to change your lifestyle, diet, or other habits. While some forms of meditation are associated with religion, many more are entirely secular, with nothing to “believe” in at all, no philosophy. Meditation can be practiced no matter what you believe or what your preferences are in life.
Lastly, though the
“It blows me away how easy it is. Though a beginner I feel I'm sleeping better and much calmer overall.”
Garett, September 2022,
Benefits of meditation
These are just some of the benefits that regular meditation can bring to your life:
- Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
- Increased mental clarity & creativity
- Better sleep
- Improved heart health
- Reduced cortisol levels
More and more research studies are being conducted, documenting the wide-ranging benefits of including meditation in your daily routine. In fact, the number of randomized controlled trials involving mindfulness has jumped from one in 1995 to 216 in 2015, according to The Harvard Gazette.¹
The Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique in particular has been well-researched, with over
“Although a beginner, I'm finding daily benefits of stress relief, less & less anxiety, better sleep and more energy.”
Donna, February 2021,
Picking the right meditation
When you are starting out with meditation, it’s important to pick the right technique. Make sure to:
- Pick a technique that doesn’t require any effort or changes in lifestyle.
- Receive enough guidance from a specialized teacher to set your practice up properly from the start.
- Create enough time in your daily schedule to fit in meditation sessions.
- Build a good meditation routine from the beginning, as regular practice gives maximum results.
The Transcendental Meditation technique doesn’t require any effort, concentration, or controlling of the mind, and even beginners find their TM practice easy and enjoyable.
You also learn the TM technique one-on-one with a certified TM teacher and receive expert support during your whole journey.
“Lessons were very informative, easy to understand and follow which was perfect for a beginner, like myself.”
WG, February 2023,
What is Transcendental Meditation?
Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, and
The TM technique allows your mind to naturally transcend, or easily settle inward, to quieter and quieter levels of thought, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness. When the mind settles down, the body also experiences deep rest.
Find a teacher
If you are looking for a meditation that is easy and enjoyable and offers far-reaching mental and physical benefits, the Transcendental Meditation technique is the perfect meditation for beginners to learn.
Connect with a local, certified TM teacher to learn more about the TM technique and its many other benefits.
By Julia Stibane-Hol, August 8 2024
References:
- The Harvard Gazette https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/(accessed 29 July 2024)