Hello how are you? Today I wanted to share some top tips for those new to meditation, although this may be a helpful reminder to more seasoned meditators too. 

This week I have taught around 50 people meditation and interestingly about 25 of those had never meditated before. I’m super excited by this and delighted that many people are now looking to support themselves in this way. I could harp on all day about the benefits of meditation (I’ll save that for another blog ;)). 

As we start meditation for the first time we can encounter so many things and I wanted to give some top tips and dispel some myths too. 

Tip 1: Distractions are normal. Yes I know we think we have to be seated still cross legged, mind clear like a buddha however this isn’t really the case. Our brains are primal and their first goal is to keep you safe. So your brain will be running all sorts of thoughts to stop you from sitting still. You may get frustrated...

This scorpio new moon is flicking up things to heal you may have thought are already past. View this as the final ending to give thanks for the lessons and to release them, ready to manifest your heart's desires. It’s a powerful and potent time

What you will need:

White Candle (symbolises new beginnings)
Journal and Pen
Essential Oil if you have (choose whatever you are intuitively guided to)
An item from nature that you can then return such as a leaf, shell, stone, seaglass, acorn etc.

Find yourself somewhere comfortable where you won't be disturbed. Firstly light your candle and take some deep breaths. Ground yourself into the moment.

Pop your journal beside you and take a moment to do the following practice:

Visualise the moon, breathing in moon light, noticing how the body feels, what emotions are there today and knowing all is exactly as it should be.

What needs to die or be shed in order to plant new seeds? What area do you need to create intentions around? Where would you...