This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML). Planty and MFML teamed up to help you explore more conscious food and movement choices to support more sustainable and healthier lifestyles.
Meditation. It can be a daunting prospect for beginners, but it is not something to be feared. You don’t need to be a monk hermitting away on a distant mountain, or sitting still for hours at a time; a meditation practice is something anyone can access and it’s probably easier to start than you think! Plus, the benefits are huge.
Simply put, meditation is training the awareness to focus on something. This (the object of focus) could be the breath, the body, a mantra, or another distinct object. Meditation is a way to train attention and to get beyond reflexive thinking. It allows us to step back from our thoughts and notice patterns. Over time, we can then notice when our thoughts consume us and we realise our thoughts do not have to control us. As a result, meditation promotes physical relaxation and calm, increased energy and sharpened concentration. It can help us recognise the signs of stress and anxiety and help us to deal with them.
This short class here is a lovely introduction; perfect if you’re new to meditation or need a short practice to fit into your daily schedule.
Movement for Modern Life is all about sustainability, not only in a movement or meditation practice, but also for the planet too. For the duration of January, MFML will plant 10 trees for every new subscription! Get unlimited access to all classes and courses with a free 14 day trial and 30% off forever with the code PLANTY. Try here.
