Three questions every meditator should ask themselves

I talk to lots of people who already have a meditation practice of some sort, but are wondering if they should learn Vedic meditation. This is such a personal question that I can’t really answer for them, so instead I give them three questions to ask themselves. There are many effective meditation techniques out there, with a lot to offer those who practise regularly. It is normal though to question whether your current practice is the right one for you, and I know I went through a lot of different techniques before I found the one that “fit” me. So, if this is you, I encourage you to ask yourself these three questions, as they will bring you clarity. Ideally, you should be able to answer a resounding yes to each one. If you find you don’t, and would like to explore Vedic meditation, then we can chat. Otherwise, I can point you in the direction of something that might resonate with you. So, question time:

1. Is your practice easy, and do you feel confident in knowing what you’re “doing” when you meditate?

Meditation should be easy and effortless. It shouldn’t be confusing, difficult or leave you wondering what you should be doing while your eyes are shut. You should be able to sit down confidently and dive straight in.

2. Do you practice every day, and find it relatively easy to maintain a regular practice? 

A good practice will be one that you love sitting down to do each day, and that you find easy to prioritise. Naturally we may slip here and there as life gets in the way but, generally speaking, it should be easy for you to get in the chair, and a practice that you want to sit down and do. 

3. Are you feeling better and noticing positive changes in your eyes-open state? 

Assuming you answered yes to the first two questions, this last question is perhaps most important. The key here is the eyes-open state. We can meditate to feel good during meditation, but ultimately we’re meditating to feel good OUTSIDE meditation, out in the real world. If a practice makes us feel good while we’re doing it, but we aren’t noticing positive changes when we’re in active life, then we need to question if it’s the right practice for us. We don’t meditate to become good at meditation, we meditate to get good at life, and this is ultimately where we want to see positive change.

If at the end of this you are curious to know more about what life as a Vedic meditator might have in store for you, I invite you to register for a free intro talk, or drop me an email to get in touch. If you’re ready to learn and soak up all the benefits, register for a course and discover Vedic meditation firsthand!