Experiencing sadness after meditation is a more common experience than one would imagine. In fact, some people may even feel numb, or find themselves slipping into depression after meditating. I don’t say that to scare-monger but to openly discuss the various unpleasant, and even harmful, experiences that are possible during or after meditation. In this…
Many people write off mindfulness because they experience difficulty in breathing during meditation. This always breaks my heart because mindfulness can be particularly helpful in case of anxiety, or respiratory disorders like asthma. Years ago, as a toddler mother, I used to be all over Facebook parenting forums, devouring strategies to parent better by way…
Having practised and taught mindfulness for over ten years, I frequently hear, “Good for you, but mindfulness/meditation just doesn’t work for me.” And honestly? I spent my entire 20s shutting down the suggestion to meditate — often using a version of that same response, so I get it. I truly do. Meditation was presented to…