Continuing to Train

Just as in fitness, as you practice mindfulness, you will get stronger.  You'll likely find the practice easier, be able to meditate for longer periods, and start to see changes in your life.  We have also found that, again similar to fitness, you will notice when you haven't trained (meditated) lately and be really driven to train (meditate) soon.  Everyone is different but we think a realistic goal is having a practice with 20-30 minutes of meditation daily.  

 

 

When to Practice

Having a morning practice can be particularly powerful in that it sets the energy for the rest of the day but you should find what works best for you.  The benefits of meditation in some sense are instant, you will likely feel more relaxed and calm following a meditation.  However, there are even more powerful benefits that come from the consistent practice when the benefits permeate through your life, work and relationships.  We have found that we began noticing profound changes after practicing for 6-8 weeks consistently (everyday or 6 days a week).