This is how to start a daily meditation practice in just 5 minutes. You’ll learn simple steps to make unguided meditation a non-negotiable habit, even if you struggle to focus. I walk you through practical techniques like the pause method, committing to stillness, and finding true presence, while weaving in wisdom from yoga’s 8 limbs. If you’ve ever felt that meditation was too hard, this episode will show you that it can be simple, enjoyable, and something you can actually stick with.
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time stamps:
00:00 experience the fire of meditation
05:00 Einstein says…
06:30 yoga teacher roundtable - tell your story on the pod!
08:30 get your ducks in row
09:30 sweet simplicity retreat
12:30 step 1: non-negotiable
15:30 there’s nothing wrong with you if you can’t focus
18:45 step 2: commit stillness
19:45 we are addicted to problem solving
21:20 step 3: pause technique
25:00 step 4: access true presence
27:00 presence is more important than manifestation
29:44 the 8 limbs give you a map to meditation
36:20 homework & recap