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Fact or Myth: Meditation Edition Part 2 of 2

@lauren.schuivens of @samavira.meditation is back to shed some light on common misconceptions about meditation!

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4. MYTH: Not fully. Relaxation is certainly a common effect of meditation. However, if we relax too much we would fall asleep! Instead, in meditation we try to balance "relaxation" with "concentration" (for example, by focusing on the meditation technique we're using) so we can enter the meditative state - which is a state that lies between being awake and being asleep.

5. MYTH: The more practiced you become, the quicker you can drop into the meditative state and reap the multitude of benefits that come with meditation. Just like any other practice or training, it may take some time to get used to meditation. There's no shortcut to the good stuff in life :-)

6. IT DEPENDS: To some people, the practice comes naturally. To others, it can be a bit of a challenge. However, if you feel meditation is "too easy", you may not be doing it fully "right". Just like any other practice or training, a bit of challenge is needed to advance.

7. MYTH: If you have a lot on your mind, meditation would actually be perfect for you! Meditation helps you calm your mind and become more aware, relaxed, and feel better overall! Don't be discouraged if it takes some time - we promise you, the results will be worth it!

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5 comments

5 Comments

Elicia J.

Jan 05

Ohhh

I actually believed the last myth! I always thought that you have to have a clear mind to meditate, not that meditation helps clear your mind 🤦🏻‍♀️

Lauren Schuivens (Samavira)

Jan 16

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Hi dear Elicia! That's how we all keep learning, every day! If you'd like to join our free live guided meditations to give the practice a try, you can join us here 😊 www.samavirameditation.com/signup

Lauren Schuivens (Samavira)

Jan 03

If you have any questions about the above myths or meditation, you can tag me here! :)

Elicia J.

Jan 05

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How do you know when you're finished meditating?

Is it based on time? How you feel?

Lauren Schuivens (Samavira)

Jan 16

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Hi Elicia! Thank you for your question and apologies my response comes in late :) it's a great question, and it really depends... some people prefer to "set a time" (just like an alarm) beforehand and finish when the alarm rings. Others prefer to sit and finish when they feel it's enough. Both work fine, but what is most important is consistency: start small, and build from there. It's much better to meditate for 5min (or even 3min!) every day, then to sit for 20mins this week, and not at all next week 😊 Good luck!