‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating

Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice about activities and practices that will help you live well. Because the first step is usually the hardest.Meditation has many benefits. Studies have found it can help with anxiety, depression, insomnia and even gut health. So why isn’t everyone doing it all the time? Continue reading...

‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating

Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’

Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice about activities and practices that will help you live well. Because the first step is usually the hardest.

Meditation has many benefits. Studies have found it can help with anxiety, depression, insomnia and even gut health. So why isn’t everyone doing it all the time?

Continue reading...