The Beginners Guide to Meditation
Take it one moment at a time.
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
It sounds simple - pay attention to the moment. If I become distracted, have I failed? What if it is hard to clear my mind? I don’t know if I can do this. What if I just notice all of the pain and discomfort?
These are common worries and concerns about mindfulness practice.
Distraction Is Not Failure
I have good news. Paying attention to the present moment is something we practice over and over and over again when we are practicing mindfulness. Being distracted is not failing; it is an important moment that allows us to refocus our attention. Refocusing time and time again is the point of meditation. You can do it!
The Benefits of Meditation
What are the benefits?
- Less emotional reactivity
- More cognitive flexibility
- Reduced rumination
- Stress reduction
- Increased focus
- Reduced psychological distress
- Fear modulation
Getting Started with Your Practice
Some people start their meditation practice with 2-5 minutes of meditation a day and work up from there. Are you ready to reap the benefits?
Join us in a
mindfulness class at Sandia Therapy and Wellness Center in Albuquerque, where we guide you to a sustainable meditation practice.
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