*whether I’ve done yoga or not*

I have a pretty solid yoga practice, and it’s just second nature now to sit on my mat to meditate whether dove down yoga or not. It’s just what I associate with it. I sit in a comfortable cross legged position, put my hands on my knees, close my eyes, and try to just let go.

I do 10 minute mediations off the Peloton app lying down when I wake up in the morning every day. I’ve been doing it every day for over a year, and it’s been easy to maintain made a difference for me. Like the PP lying down helps me. Also the Peloton mediations have a fair amount of talking, which I find easier to stick with than just breathing on my own. They’re also generally relevant to things I want to cultivate more of in my life (gratitude, patience, intention setting, calm).

The Peloton app has some good meditations for sleep. I did TM 30 years ago and was very good about doing the 2x a day meditations for years and then got out of the habit. It's very simple once you take the course and you can practice anywhere you can sit down.

I downloaded the Plum Village App. Developed by Zen Buddhists in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. That's my favorite.

I also bit the bullet and paid for the 10 percent happier app. I feel like their meditations are too much talking, but I like the messages and the teachers.

There's a Thich Nhat Hanh sangha in Fairfax County that does weekend retreats. I haven't tried it but I heard it was good.

Sometimes, when I'm in a hurry, I just set my timer for 10 minutes on my phone, sit on a pillow crossed legged facing my back yard and do basic meditation. Pray too. It sets a good tone to my day.

I really love praying. So much emphasis is placed on meditation and almost none on prayer, but prayer gives me so much peace and calm.

I use the calm app. They have a 21 day introductory series.

One thing I've found for myself is that I have to lay down instead of sitting. It's the only way I can be comfortable and still and breathe deeply.

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