Let it Flow

I recently taught a lunch time meditation class at a company in Boston. There were 20+ people in the room, and only 3 had practiced meditation in the past. I had a room full of beginners.

That meant I had to explain what meditation is, how it works, some things to expect. I had 60 minutes with them and knew we would sit quietly for about 15 to 20 minutes. For beginners, that’s more than enough. I explained the basics - what we would do, what to expect, things that might happen. I answered questions and then guided them into a meditation.

The class did very well - not a lot of fidgeting, no one walked out and at the end people seemed very relaxed. I got a lot of great feedback from participants as they were leaving the room.

The best feedback I received, however, was earlier this week. One of the women who participated in the class ran a road race last weekend. She said she meditated prior to the race. The end result? She was the first female to cross the finish line! She credits it to her meditation.

I already know meditation and sitting quietly works (for me) as a method to manage stress, stay focused and feel more relaxed during your day. But don’t just take my word for it, experience it for yourself. I was told once not to believe what anyone says unless I had a personal experience with the activity. That said, I invite you to explore this practice of sitting and breathing (meditation) and decide for yourself whether it works. Remember to be patient!

Have you experienced results from meditation or a sitting practice?

Tags: Stress, Yoga and Meditation //