Busted! The Top 10 Meditation Myths
Did you know that millions of people throughout the world meditate on a daily basis!
So why is there still SO many myths about meditation? There’s definitely a misperception amongst the masses and it’s time to put an end to some of these false beliefs!
Read about some of the meditation myths and you might be surprised when your opinion on meditation changes…
Myth #1: Meditation is a religion
Nope. Wrong. Meditation is NOT a religion. Many people are unfamiliar with meditation and this could be part of the reason people view it as a religion. The good news is that people from various religions meditate on a regular basis. It’s a personal choice so don’t be afraid to learn more about meditation today!
Myth #2: You MUST Meditate in Lotus Position
For those of you new to meditation (or yoga) you’re probably wondering what the heck lotus is! It’s simply a position where you sit cross-legged, but with one leg calf resting on the other. Yes, many people choose to sit lotus while they meditate, but this is NOT a must! Surprisingly, you can meditate while you sit, stand, walk, dance and more. It’s not as boring as you may think 
Myth #3: To Meditate Means To Not Think
Ok, yes, you always hear people talk about quieting the mind and putting a stop to the endless mind chatter but this doesn’t mean that you turn your brain off and teach yourself not to think. When you meditate you learn how to control your mind and become deeply aware of the present. Meditation is not about turning yourself off!
Myth #4: Relaxation = Meditation
Here’s another one that can throw people for a loop! Relaxation is often one of the benefits of meditation but it’s not what meditation is all about. To meditate is NOT to relax and to relax is NOT to meditate.
Myth #5: Meditating is for New Age Hippies
There’s a preconceived image of meditation and the people that meditate. Ask anyone you meet and I bet that the first image that comes to their mind when asked about meditation is a free-spirited hippie dancing in a meadow. Well I’m here to let you know that this is NOT the case! Meditation is very common among all groups of people, in fact, a lot of successful business executives meditate! The benefits are so great and diverse that it appeals to all types of people.
Myth #6: You Must Chant to Meditate Properly
While there are certain types of meditating that use mantras (these are what people chant!), this does not apply to all types. In fact, most meditations require you to be silent vs. vocal so this is good news for all of you shy people out there who prefer silence over noise
People Who Meditate Go into Trances.
Some people claim to enter into trance-like states when they meditate, but this is not the norm and it definitely doesn’t mean that you’ll enter into a trance if you try to meditate.
Myth #8: You Must Be In A Quiet Environment To Meditate
It’s common for people to meditate in a quiet environment, but this is not a prerequisite for meditation. Max Simon is a meditation guru who believes that meditating in noisy, public places is a great way to achieve a deeper level of self-awareness. He refers to them as PDM’s or Public Displays of Meditation. Get a new persepctive on meditation and check out this PDM video on FinerMinds today. http://daily.finerminds.com/exclusive/max-simon-meditation-benefit/
Myth #9: You Can Only Learn How To Meditate By Taking A Course
Many people believe that to learn how to meditate properly they must spend a ton of money on expensive meditation courses. Yes, you can choose to attend a meditation retreat if you wish, but this is not a requirement. One of the great thing about meditation is that it can be done anywhere, anytime and by anyone and it does NOT require a bunch of money!
Myth #10: Meditation Takes A Lot Of Time
Last but not least, most people think they need a lot of time to meditate when in fact the opposite is true. Today I took a 15 minute break and meditated and it felt great! There are programs and courses available, but you’re not required to use them if they don’t suite your lifestyle. One of the things I love about meditating is that it’s all about you! You can design a meditation practice that suites your needs so dont’ wait any longer and try it out today!
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