I have a stretch of half an hour or so each way in my daily commute where I am just sitting on the tube during nothing. I would like to use this time to meditate and am seeking things to put on my iPod to help me.
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posted by Acarpous
on May 14, 2013 -
7 answers
5 days ago, had general anesthesia lapropscopic surgery for salpingo oopherectomy (badly scarred right ovary and tube removed), appendectomy, D&C and exploratory surgery found massive adhesions and one intestinal cyst. Everything was cleaned up, I was sent home that afternoon with 2 days of Percocet and given basic after-care instructions.
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posted by kinetic
on Apr 8, 2013 -
20 answers
Setting aside an upcoming weekend as a "retreat at home". With a focus on relaxation, fighting off burnout and meditation. I was hoping for some recommendations for activities, guided meditations, books or inspiring films to view to make the most of this time.
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posted by ACEness
on Apr 5, 2013 -
9 answers
My son is almost 9. He suffers from mild anxiety, and very often can't sleep at night. He gets plenty of exercise most days as he plays sports year round. He reads at night, but this doesn't always do the trick. He's a very intense kid, and rather than cut down on the sports (which very often is the source of his stress, even though he loves playing) I'd like to manage the anxiety. I think some sort of guided sleep meditation might be really useful here, and I'd love some recommendations. Most of what I've found so far either is sort of corny and a little babyish, or is not specific to sleep and is more about mindfulness and not as good for relaxation. Thanks!
posted by missuswayne
on Mar 11, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm looking for a good meditation retreat center somewhere not too far from the midwest. I'm interested in vipassana meditation, although I wouldn't mind branching out. Mainly I want to find a place with good teachers.
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posted by melaleuca
on Mar 5, 2013 -
12 answers
I am male, 17, with decent physical health but struggling with depression and anxiety. What should I try before going back on meds?
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posted by gray17
on Feb 26, 2013 -
25 answers
I've always wanted to try an eyewear-based
mind machine, but the number of options are dizzying, and it's not clear what's best. There's closed-eye, open-eye, different LEDs, and options go from $25 kits to being quite pricy. I'm aware of
this previous AskMe, but it's quite old. If you've used mind machines recently, what's the lay of the land? Also, is there somewhere I could go in the Bay Area to try them out?
posted by I EAT TAPAS
on Feb 14, 2013 -
7 answers
So, I'm starting out on meditation, but finding it near impossible to stay focused for more than a few seconds. Any tips for not thinking about cheese et al for a while?
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posted by Wordshore
on Jan 29, 2013 -
24 answers
It's winter! And I need spring, summer, fall....heck, any other season than winter! I want to spend some time with flowers.
I am looking for places, specifically in the NYC metro area where I can sit with a group of flowers: maybe an indoor garden/nursery, or a flower show....or some crazy field that has flowers growing in the dead of winter (I know!) I do not want to buy flowers and watch them die in my apartment.
Do you know of anywhere that I can sit and commune with flowers? Thanks!
posted by Hydrofiend
on Jan 23, 2013 -
10 answers
Meditation for the restless? I'm eager to add daily meditation to my life, yet I find it hard to remain motionless. Is there a way to meditate through motion? Or is this restlessness exactly what meditation is meant to fight against – and if so, how can I encourage stillness?
posted by Rory Marinich
on Dec 2, 2012 -
24 answers
The times when I am most content and at peace are the times that I am most able to live in the present - unattached to outcomes, not falling into "what ifs", not "writing the script", etc. I've also been at my most successful when I've had that attitude. Unfortunately, it's also pretty rare that I'm able to get there. What books, recordings, techniques, anything else help you reach that "it is what it is and it's all ok" attitude?
posted by SampleSize
on Oct 12, 2012 -
13 answers
How and why does meditation work? How does one do it properly (that is, in the way in which one may extract the most benefits)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2012 -
29 answers
Really vague teenage book memory involving a gold room, a candle, and meditation power? Did I hallucinate this book?
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posted by kanata
on Jun 22, 2012 -
8 answers
I need more compassion. I'm semi-Buddhist. What's your favorite guided meditation or other focused technique?
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posted by ceiba
on May 30, 2012 -
13 answers
What sort of meditation would be appropriate to aid in attaining a deep sleep? Something to do in bed immediately before you doze off?
posted by parallax7d
on May 19, 2012 -
15 answers
I'd like to start meditating to help me live more in the moment, know my body and mind better, reduce stress, and increase my ability to focus and concentrate. What are some mindfulness/meditation resources and guides that can help me accomplish those goals without any woo?
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posted by jsturgill
on Apr 30, 2012 -
18 answers
I've recently started doing a sitting meditation, and when I do it in a cross-legged position sitting on a cushion, I'm having pain and sort of a numbness in my right mid back. I don't want to stop doing the sitting meditation--I'm finding it easier to meditate in a sitting position--but it hurts, and I'm worried I'm going to injure myself.
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posted by supercoollady
on Mar 30, 2012 -
25 answers
Free, online audio resources for mindfulness meditation and body awareness sessions?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm curious about meditating, but I don't really know where to begin. Further, I hear there are different types of meditation out there. Is there a difference between the effect of each type?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Mar 5, 2012 -
26 answers
I have been trying to deal with the shadows, or dark reality, of life: sex-trafficking, war crimes, war rape, rape, hatred, familial abuse, child pornography; even the "lighter" shadows of infidelity, corruption (of the 3rd World and 1st World), hard drug use and dealing of financial elites, etc.; and perhaps maybe even more importantly: the lack of public-moral outrage that would seek to eradicate such an infestation (strong words, sure - I don't mean to imply I want a 21st century witch hunt).
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posted by SollosQ
on Feb 24, 2012 -
26 answers
I need to bludgeon my anxiety to death in the most peaceful way possible. Many people recommend meditation. For me, attempting to meditate has been a miserable experience... a sad exercise in white-knuckled denial. Just thinking about it fills me with dread. I know this isn't the way it's supposed to go. I need something more than "sit quietly and allow your thoughts to pass by like clouds". I need the step-by-step, couch-to-5k edition of mental calmness and focus. Help me out, mefi. Give it to me straight, detailed, specific, and with absolute minimum of woo... the mental focus fitness program for someone who can't even lift a metaphorical 1lb weight. Book/media recommendations welcome too. (I'm in therapy already, btw. It's been helpful, but we're not specifically focused on my anxiety at the moment.)
posted by specialfriend
on Jan 7, 2012 -
28 answers
I'm looking for a mediation/yoga retreat in the Pacific Northwest or Northern California.
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posted by lunasol
on Dec 30, 2011 -
8 answers
I want to learn about mindfulness, to be more mindful. Also known as witnessing or distancing. The ability to be both within and outside a given situation, not to be overwhelmed but to have a part of your mind observe yourself and others all the time. I think this is what very expensive education can teach you.
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posted by slimeline
on Nov 26, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm looking for a very specific kind of therapy/mindfulness training for my kid. I'm in the SF Bay Area.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm an anxious gal who finds that reading books about anxiety, self-compassion, mindfulness and meditation really helps me set a plan for what to do and how to get better. But there are so many of these books, I don't know where to start. What books would you recommend?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Jun 26, 2011 -
20 answers
Yoga and therapy combined with the mindfulness meditation my therapist has been teaching me are already doing wonders for
my mental health. Now I'd like to create a neat little space in my home that's dedicated to daily meditation. Do you have a space like this? What works for you? I'm seeking ideas.
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posted by katillathehun
on Jun 20, 2011 -
4 answers
How much do yoga and meditation help for anxiety? Is it time for more serious help or is this worth a shot?
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posted by katillathehun
on May 22, 2011 -
29 answers
Next week, I'm taking 3 days away from family and work to relax, recharge and (hopefully) reprogram myself. Please help me make the most of it!
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posted by justonegirl
on May 13, 2011 -
12 answers
You are not my therapist but maybe you know about meditation? I'm back into my mindful meditation routine and I'm fairly new at it. The last three sittings I've had have brought up intense tears and a body sensation that screams RUN AWAY which usually causes me to stop that session as it is too intense. Of course I'll bring this up with my therapist but that appointment is a wee ways off. Is this common? Something I should be afraid of? Something I should stop meditating because of? Why would this occur? How do I get thru the intense panic and return to the breath?
posted by kanata
on Apr 10, 2011 -
15 answers
Looking for a realistic-looking candle screensaver to accompany yoga/meditative practice.
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posted by dreamphone
on Mar 6, 2011 -
4 answers
In Buddhist traditions that emphasize sitting meditation (thinking about Zen here, but curious about others too) how are people who are physically unable to maintain proper sitting posture expected/advised to meditate? I was curious in particular about those who had been disabled in some way (paralysis etc) and in historical answers to the question.
posted by StrikeTheViol
on Mar 3, 2011 -
18 answers
Ton of books + unused corner in totally sweet loft = book harem! I'd like to put together a space for up to 4 people to hang out, read, write, meditate, or generally just relax. Help me design & accessorize it!
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posted by susoka
on Feb 28, 2011 -
14 answers
"Dan, one of my patients, attended a retreat where he engaged in
treposa, a meditation procedure in which two people hold hands for several minutes, lock gazes, meditate deeply upon one another, and then repeat the process with new partners." The author of this passage seems to have gotten the name of this meditation practice wrong. Does it actually exist at all?
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posted by CutaneousRabbit
on Feb 14, 2011 -
9 answers
My wife is looking for a group to join in San Francisco with some particular characteristics. Any recommendations?
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posted by SamFrancisco
on Feb 11, 2011 -
7 answers
Recommendations for somewhere within a two-hour plane or train trip of London (not including time to get to LHR, LGW, LCY, KGX, etc.) for a three-day personal retreat. Ideally, self-catering or B&B.
Suggestions?
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posted by nickrussell
on Feb 2, 2011 -
4 answers
