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I started with Headspace, but feel like I get significantly higher returns without it. Something about having to concentrate on someone else's voice that makes
by hailwren 7y ago
I started with Headspace, but feel like I get significantly higher returns without it. Something about having to concentrate on someone else's voice that makes the whole experience a little bit less effective for me.
That said, I'd certainly recommend an app vs nothing, and perhaps as a good way to dip your toes in. I'd just also recommend trying it without the app after you've gotten comfortable with it.
- number6 7y agoHow do you meditate without the app. I tried headspace. It's great but it is too expensive for me.
- alex504 7y agoNot sure what your practice is like with the app. But for a stability practice which is the more common type, I would set a timer and sit with good posture so your skeleton is supporting itself. Focus on your breathing especially within the body. It's important not to meditate from the head but from the body. When your attention wanders and you notice it go back to concentrating on your breathing.
- number6 7y agoBasically listening what to do - mostly it is focusing on breath. Let go of thoughts. Bodyscan. Well this. I am not sure why I don't just do it on my own but somehow I dont without a primer
- alex504 7y agoIt sounds to me like you will reach a better practice without the app regardless of cost. I would force myself to do it without the app for 20 or 25 minutes, just wait for the timer to go off. Do that a few times and it will get easier. From my experience you will get better results this way as the guides are ultimately a distraction.
- codeisawesome 7y agoYou can actually repeat the Basics course infinitely - 10 free sessions. I do one per day, it’s always fresh thanks also in part to the varying “clouds in the sky”.