The Big List of Ways to Meditate

Before getting to the list, you should take note that these are just some of the ways you can meditate. You can meditate any way you so choose. Seriously. The point is to empty your mind of thoughts as best as you can. Although it sounds simple, it can take a lot of practice to be able to clear your mind reliably.

Garden

Do dishes

Go for a walk

Listen to a guided meditation on youtube

Take a shower or bath

Do yoga

Sit by the ocean and look at the water

Go for a bike ride

Cook or bake

Breath

Climb a tree

Go for a hike

Lay in the grass and stare at the clouds

Progressive muscle relaxation (first relax your foot, then your ankle, then your leg, etc.)

Repeat a mantra or affirmation such as “I am loved” or “I am happy”

Play with a fidget toy or worry stone

Dance

Swim

Build a sand castle

One response to “The Big List of Ways to Meditate”

  1. I thought for years that I was flawed in some way as I struggled to sit in meditation. Then I realized that all the time I have spent gardening, cooking, walking among the eucalyptus trees and staring out over the sea was really time spent meditating.

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