How can I overcome resistance to meditation in my yoga practice?

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Sujay Ghosh

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Rather than put yourself in a perfect posture, you just sit down. Rather than think, “I'm going to meditate now,” you allow yourself to simply be present with your experience in the moment.
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Create a supportive environment. The fourth step to overcome resistance to meditation is to create a supportive environment. This means finding a comfortable, quiet, and distraction-free place to meditate. It also means setting a regular time and schedule for your meditation practice
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Rather than put yourself in a perfect posture, you just sit down. Rather than think, “I'm going to meditate now,” you allow yourself to simply be present with your experience in the moment. That is, you leave the mind open, perhaps using the breath as an anchor but not requiring yourself...
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Rather than put yourself in a perfect posture, you just sit down. Rather than think, “I'm going to meditate now,” youallow yourself to simply be present with your experience in the moment. That is, you leave the mind open, perhaps using the breath as an anchor but not requiring yourself to cling to that anchor. read less
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The more you can infuse the elements that lead you to your yoga mat or meditation cushion with intention, the more power you will build to beat resistance.
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