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Are You Meditating Wrong? (5 Ways to Tell)

May 8, 2021March 3, 2021 by Kevin

Are you meditating wrong? It’s a question we ask ourselves time and time again.

When you start meditating it’s so easy to feel like you’re doing it wrong.

You sit down to meditate. Your legs are crossed. Your back is straight. You’re following your breath. And damn, a thought. And another one. And another one. Soon enough you’re drowning in your thoughts, and chalk up today’s meditation session as a loss.

There has to be something you’re missing? This can’t be the holy grail that everyone is talking about.

61+ You Are Amazing Quotes to Inspire You in 2021

March 20, 2021February 21, 2021 by Kevin

You are amazing quotes are quotes that help to encourage you, quotes that inspire you, and quotes that help you realize you are special. Even if you don’t feel like it at the moment.

It’s important to acknowledge and appreciate the things about ourselves that we like, no matter how small.

Quotes that let you know how amazing you are can help to build your confidence, self-esteem, and positive self-image.

Let’s face it, when you feel good about yourself, you’re more likely to engage in positive habits like meditation to reinforce how you feel.

That being said, let’s dive in.

When is the Best Time of Day to Meditate? (Avoid This Time)

March 7, 2021February 10, 2021 by Kevin

One question that gets asked a lot is: what is the best time to meditate?

You probably want a straightforward answer, but like everything in life, there is no one size fits all approach.

The time of day you choose to meditate depends upon your goals for meditating in the first place and what you’re trying to get out of your practice.

Below you’ll learn some of the common times of day to meditate, and why some times are better than others.

If you’ve been struggling with your meditation practice (or can’t simply find the time), then you’ll want to check this out.

The 15 Best Meditation Apps You Need to Be Using in 2021

April 21, 2021January 30, 2021 by Kevin

Looking for the best meditation apps this year?

Using meditation apps can be a great way to get started with meditation, or expand your existing practice.

Meditation apps are a great way to shortcut the learning process and reap the benefits of meditation much sooner.

The apps highlighted in this list can teach you to meditate, guide you through meditation a session, and much more.

47 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to in 2021

March 5, 2021January 17, 2021 by Kevin

Looking for the best meditation podcasts out there today?

With so many great options to choose from and only so much time in the day, it’s important to choose wisely.

After all, you have to make time to meditate too, not just learn about it. Luckily, we’ve done a bunch of the heavy lifting for you.

So, if you’re looking for an inspirational meditation podcast, more information about the science behind meditation, or even a series of regular guided meditations, then you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in the list below.

33+ Best Meditation Blogs You Need To Be Reading in 2021

March 5, 2021January 14, 2021 by Kevin

Looking for some of the best meditation blogs online today?

But, with so many solid meditation blogs and related information available how do you find what’s good, and what’s just noise?

You’re looking for practical meditation advice and wisdom, not just another post to fill your head with non-relevant information.

Luckily, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Whether you’re just getting started with your meditation practice, or are looking for ways to deepen practice, the blogs below have something for you.

Check out the list below for our top meditation blogs across the entire internet.

Ranking the World’s Most Popular Meditation Blogs (2021)

March 5, 2021January 3, 2021 by Kevin

There are a ton of valuable and engaging meditation blogs out there. Which is great! This valuable and age-old practice is steadily growing in popularity, which can only be a positive thing for our world at large.

Below you’ll find a list of the top 21 meditation blogs in the world, in terms of traffic rank and social media stats (more on how we calculated the rankings below).

The focus of the list is on blogs that purely talk about meditation and closely related topics. There are tons of large blogs that receive a ton of traffic, but instead of being strictly about meditation they also cover hundreds of other topics, think sites like Huffington Post, and Mindbodygreen.

Without further ado, here are the rankings!

227 Meditation Quotes to Inspire Your Practice

March 7, 2021January 2, 2021 by Kevin

Meditation quotes can help to guide and inspire your meditation practice.

There’s a lot of wisdom out there, so we decided to distill it down into its most potent form possible. Below you’ll find over 200 quotes on meditation from sages of times past, current meditation teachers, and the gamut of people in-between.

Regardless of where you are in your meditation practice you’ll be able to find some gold in the post below. Even beginners will find some meditation daily quotes to help create a new meditation habit.

Now, we present our collection of our favorite and most inspiring meditation quotes. Feel free to read from top to bottom, or pick a random quote and dive in.

Why Meditating Makes You Awesome

March 7, 2021December 21, 2020 by Kevin

Does meditating make you awesome? Chances are you’ve heard about it by now. In the last few years meditation has started to gain a lot of mainstream momentum. Which is an incredibly good thing.

Whether by accident, or design, the scientific community continues to churn out regular studies that continue to validate the benefits that ancient yogis and sages have been talking about for years.

Meditation works.

It makes life better. It reduces stress. And, it kind of makes you an awesome person. How? Keep reading to find out.

33+ Meditation Teachers Offer Wisdom on Your Meditation Practice

March 7, 2021December 15, 2020 by Kevin

Learning how to meditate on your own can be difficult, especially with all the meditation mistakes that could make meditation much more difficult. There’s an overwhelming amount of information available and it can be hard to decide where to actually jump in.

Plus, once you’ve actually committed to start meditating there’s a whole new set of obstacles you’re going to face.

The purpose of this post is to take a look at some of these common obstacles. Although every person is unique in their reasons for starting to meditate there is a common meditation timeline most fall into.

In order to help you hurdle over all these obstacles we decided search far and wide and bring in a few meditation teachers to help. Below you’ll find thirty-four experience-based opinions of meditation experts who took on the following question.

What’s the biggest (and most common) mistake you see people making in regards to starting a meditation practice?