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How to Sit for Meditation (Yes, a Chair Is Allowed)

Sandy Myodo Gougis

Published on: 05/24/2025

You’ve been sitting your entire life—so why would anyone need to tell you how to sit? Because when it comes to meditation, there’s a whole world of misinformation about what sitting “should” look like. And a lot of it isn’t helpful. In fact, some of it can be downright harmful.

Starting a Meditation Practice

Stop Waiting: Why There’s No Perfect Time to Start Meditating

Sandy Myodo Gougis

Published on: 05/17/2025

A Zen proverb states, “The mistake is that you think you have time.” We often tell ourselves that someday we’ll slow down. But the truth is—waiting may be the very thing standing in the way of the peace and clarity you crave.

Starting a Meditation Practice