How often and long should you meditate?

Q. How much time should I meditate? 

There is no set rule that how long you should meditate. However, more than 30 minute meditation is recommended not to only refresh your mind and relax but also feel a deeper connection to yourself. A private session can be a huge help if you beginner because you can get easily bored or frustrated as you don’t have a clear direction in your practice.

Q. How many times a week should I meditate? 

It depends on your goal and what kind of style of meditation you practice. Ideally, it would be best if you meditated daily. Studies have shown that people who meditate daily are more likely to stick with their routine and benefit more than those who don’t.  Remember that this is a lifelong practice. It will take at least a month for your mind and body to find comfort in the art of meditation, so don’t feel bad if takes a long time to experience the benefits.

Q. When should I meditate? How can I effectively set up my meditation schedule?

Tip 1: Look at your schedule and determine your any free time.

Write down all your obligations in the calendar that you can think of; Then you may be able to know what times you have available and commit to those times. Whether it’s a morning or night time, give yourself enough time so you don’t have to rush.  

Tip 2: Be realistic

You know yourself and your lifestyle better than anyone else. Be objective to your goal(don’t try to do too many things at once). Don’t try to strive for perfection(you can’t be perfect).

Tip 3: Do more and think less

Once you determine your goal and schedule, just stick to it accordingly. Don’t waste your mental energy about your decision. 

Building a new habit of meditation, then, is a win-win. Daily meditation can benefit your life directly, and help you build a self-discipline so you can achieve anything to improve your life. Have fun with your journey to the best life.

Below is the possible scenarios of your meditation routine.