“Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don’t try to figure anything out. Don’t try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest.”
– Tipola
In meditation (as in life!) attitude is everything. Rather than adding another ‘should’ to your list, choose to practise meditation because you care about connecting with your innate capacity for love, clarity and inner peace.
So when you come to class or practise alone at home, approach it with unconditional kindness and try to let go of the need to ‘do it right’. Simply give permission for the meditation experience to be whatever it is – and thank yourself for showing up!
Meditation is something anyone can do, anytime, anywhere – even someplace loud. It’s easy to learn and involves some pretty basic techniques. Like anything new, the more we meditate, the more comfortable we’ll get spending time with our mind.
The best way to set yourself up for regular meditation practice is to know your intention. Why do we want to meditate? Being clear about what we want to get out of our practice – whether it’s to feel happier, calmer, more focused or less stressed – will really help set the right attitude going into it. If you start to feel bored or restless during practice, simply remember your intention. It can be the motivation you need to keep your commitment.
To make meditation a habit, it can also help to remember there’s no pressure to get it right. As long as you show up to take time for yourself, you’re doing great! Even if you’ve missed a few sessions and start to doubt yourself, remember those are just thoughts. You can notice them, let them go and get back to being kind to your mind.
Meditation classes run every Tuesday and Wednesday in St Agnes, Adelaide.
Simply click the ‘Book a class’ button and select your desired class. You’ll be prompted to enter your personal and payment details. You’ll also need to complete and email an enrolment form before your first class.
Me, Natalie Michels! I’m a qualified mindfulness meditation practitioner certified with the Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness (ACMM), Meditation Australia, and the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT). I’ve also been meditating for over 15 years to help ease the everyday stresses of work, life and parenting. You can read more about my story above or connect with me on Facebook.
Absolutely! All Alite Mind meditation classes are suitable for beginners, regular meditators and everyone in between. They are gently guided with compassion and care, to fully support you wherever you are on your journey. Bookings are essential, as each class is capped at 12 participants.
Each meditation class is designed to gently guide and support you with care and understanding, as you develop or maintain your own meditation journey. You’ll need to complete a class enrolment form before your first class. You’re welcome to bring your own yoga mat, pillows and blankets for comfort during class.
Rest assured, my intention is to help you feel safe and supported at every step in your journey. Please do reach out before booking a class if you have any questions or concerns about mindfulness meditation – or if you would like to let me know how I can best support you.
