Where to Find Help Getting Started With Meditation 

Often, starting to meditate or creating an ongoing meditation practice can feel overwhelming. People may question if they are doing it right or hesitate to try out of fear of not knowing how.

There are many talented and dedicated meditation practitioners to help you get started. Seek out a professional with a background in meditation, explore a few types and find a style that resonates with you. Many university programs also have meditation centers, classes or other resources. You may even encounter snippets of meditation within a yoga class.

There are also resources online. You can download audio meditations to help you stay on course, or look into other programs that offer meditation apps, which come with a variety of options from sleep practices to gentle music to guided sessions to help you achieve calmness.