Meditation Prep
Traditionally, the physical practice of yoga (asana) was intended as Meditation Prep. Use these practices to prepare your body to sit comfortably for meditation practice.
Try This Heart-Centering Meditation Before You Take a Forest Bath
Prepare for a forest bath with a grounding, heart-centered meditation to connect you more intentionally to Mother Earth.
How a 31-Day Loving-Kindness Meditation Challenge Transformed My Relationships and Reduced My Anxiety
Doing loving-kindness, a simple mantra-based meditation, for 15 minutes a day transformed how one writer handled conflict and helped her stay calm during times of stress.
“I Tried 40 Days of Yoga, Meditating, and Chanting at 3 a.m. Every Morning”
Here’s what happened.
Can You Buy Your Way to Enlightenment?
We examined the science behind five high-tech meditation aids to find out if they're worth the hype.
Get Your Sit Together: 7 Best Meditation Cushions to Support Your Practice
Take a (comfy) seat on one of these props created by seasoned sitters.
Alan Finger's Energy-Clearing Yoga Sequence to Prepare for Meditation
Find freedom by settling into a meditative state with this gentle asana practice.
Move Into Meditation with Shiva Rea’s Prana Flow Pranams
Prepare for a life-changing Sun Salutation practice with Shiva Rea’s Prana Flow pranams.
A Heart-Opening Yoga Sequence with Elena Brower
Practice moving your attention into your chest and heart space, where you receive and give love.
A Yoga Sequence for Insight with Elena Brower
Enjoy robust breathing, a free mind, and a bird’s-eye view with a light heart.
Elena Brower's Yoga Sequence to Create Space + Find Clarity
This sequence will free up space for energy to flow, helping your organs function optimally for greater mental clarity and endurance.