Planning for your meditation session

People often ask what the best preparation when attending a meditation class is (in-person, online or at home).

The most important thing is to make sure you are comfortable.
‘Comfortable’ might mean different things to different people. It might mean:

• Wear comfortable clothes
• Making a list of what you need to do after/tomorrow so that you don’t worry about it during meditation (eg. Shopping lists)
• Putting your phone on silent
• Have a bottle of water by your side
• Wear socks in cold weather
• Take shoes off
• Adjusting temperature with cooling or heating
• Having a rug or pillow nearby
• Adding ambience to your surroundings with candles or music
• Telling family or friends beforehand that you have put aside some time to meditate

By planning your meditation session, you are setting yourself up for a more comfortable and enriching experience. It doesn’t matter how long or short your meditation practice, what matters is the quality time and experience.
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What do you need to make yourself comfortable for meditation?