6 Ways to Meditate That Don’t Include Sitting Cross-Legged on the Floor

A beginner’s guide to Meditation — what it is, why it’s helpful, and 6 ways to meditate that don’t include sitting crossed-legged on the floor.

You’ve read the research. You KNOW that meditation helps people reduce anxiety, sleep better, and live healthier lives, but you just don’t know how to begin.

Sitting still for any amount of time seems really hard and emptying your mind seems pretty much impossible.

Because of this, I’m not going to start with a zero to 100, everything you need to know to meditate article. I want to move more gently into the practice of meditation.

That’s why I’m starting with 6 ways to meditate that don’t include sitting on the floor.

I know you might have an image of a super flexible guy sitting in a double lotus cross-legged position, looking like he doesn’t have a care in the world since he’s achieved enlightenment. That’s just a bit daunting, not to mention, unrealistic.

I want to talk more about what meditation is, the benefits, and how you can meditate without even needing to sit quietly on the ground.

What is Meditation?

There are many definitions of meditation, but most can agree that it involves a…