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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2022 · 16 MIN

"I Suck at Meditation" No You Don't!

from The Aware Mind · host Sarah Vallely & Jacob Derossett

Send a textIf you feel like you "can't meditate" this episode is for you. Sarah and Jacob talk about the feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and doubt that come up while we meditate. They explain these are all normal experiences and give some tips on how to ease into your practice with more surrender and understanding. Sarah and Jacob also talk about why our brains are not "designed" to meditate and how neuroplasticity works in our favor. If you think you can't meditate, please know you are meditating and you are doing it correctly. Important links:The Aware Mind blog: http://www.tsdmind.org/blog .  TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center http://www.tsdmind.org  Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: http://www.sarahvallely.com  Jacob's Personal Training website http://www.jacobderossett.com The Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aware_mind_podcast/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.Download supplemental handouts from our blog to support your practice. A transcript is also available on our blog. The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching. 

Send a text If you feel like you "can't meditate" this episode is for you. Sarah and Jacob talk about the feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and doubt that come up while we meditate. They explain these are all normal experiences and give some tips on how to ease into your practice with more surrender and understanding. Sarah and Jacob also talk about why our brains are not "designed" to meditate and how neuroplasticity works in our favor. If you think you can't meditate, please know you...

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