2. Variety: Meditations for Almost Every Type of Person and Need
One of the best things that make meditation apps great is their variety. Whether you’re looking for stress relief, self-compassion, confidence-building guidance or better sleep, there’s a guided meditation for that. Some days, a quick five-minute breathing exercise to reset your mind will be enough; other days, you might crave a deep, immersive full body guided relaxation meditation to help process emotions and let go. The options are truly endless and this is beautiful!
COMMON QUESTIONS:
Should I meditate in silence?
This will really depend on the individual and I encourage you to explore different kinds of meditations until you find the right one. As a coach, I find students generally need more guidance and cues in the beginning and as time goes on, they feel more comfortable with less ques and more silence. This is definitely a sign of progressing in your practice.
Is it okay to not meditate everyday?
It’s okay not to meditate everyday. I always tell my students meditating more in the beginning is better, but being consistent is the best. On the days you don’t practice formal seated meditation, you can easily practice mindfulness instead to keep Presence with you.
How long should I meditate to see results?
Everyone is different and it’s best to accept your meditation journey as it unfolds. When I work with clients privately, we meditate together once a week, for about 20-30 minutes and they generally start seeing results immediately in little ways. After 3-9 months, the results are very apparent—they feel very Present, more focused and in tune with themselves.