Finding the Best Meditation Teacher for You
We believe that finding the right technique and teacher for you is essential for success in going deeper. We will never have built-in guided meditations because we believe that finding the right teacher for you is a highly personal quest. There are many wonderful and famous meditation teachers, but they may not be the right one for you. Who they are and what they teach needs to be a good match for who you are and what you want to learn. If you don’t have a favorite meditation teacher, we highly recommend that quest to find one.
We believe that the quality of a teacher’s presence is more important than proper execution of a technique. There is an old adage in meditation schools that “Meditation can’t be taught, but it can be caught. There is something intangible that is communicated through the voice when a teacher speaks from a deep meditative space. We believe that being engaged with a meditation teacher that inspires you is the most important ingredient in going deeper.
Here are some steps to help you find the perfect fit:
- Determine your goals and preferences: Reflect on what you want to achieve through meditation and what style of meditation resonates with you. Are you looking for stress relief, spiritual growth, or increased focus? Knowing your goals will help you find a teacher whose approach aligns with your needs
- Research different meditation styles: Learn about various meditation techniques, such as mindfulness, loving-kindness, transcendental meditation, or Zen. Understanding these styles will help you identify which teachers specialize in the methods that interest you.
- Seek recommendations: Ask friends, family, or colleagues if they have any meditation teacher recommendations. You can also look for online reviews and testimonials to learn about others’ experiences with potential teachers.
- Observe their teaching style: Attend a class, workshop, or retreat led by the meditation teacher you’re considering. Observe their teaching style, communication skills, and the overall atmosphere they create. Consider whether you feel comfortable and supported in their presence.
- Assess their experience and credentials: Look for teachers who have completed formal meditation teacher training and have experience teaching. It’s also helpful if they have a regular meditation practice themselves.
- Verify their lineage or tradition: Some meditation teachers are part of established traditions, which can lend credibility to their teachings. If this is important to you, research their lineage or tradition to ensure it aligns with your preferences.
- If possible, arrange a meeting with the teacher to discuss your goals, ask questions, and share any concerns. This interaction will give you a sense of whether you can develop a strong connection with them.
- Trust your intuition: Ultimately, trust your gut feeling. If you feel comfortable and connected with a teacher, that’s a good sign they might be the right fit for you.
- Be open minded: The best meditation teacher for you might not necessarily be the most famous or well-known. Stay open to exploring different teachers, styles, and traditions until you find the one that resonates with you.
- Be patient: Finding the perfect meditation teacher may take some time. Be patient and open to exploring different options, knowing that the right teacher can help you deepen your practice and achieve your goals.
Remember that finding the right meditation teacher is a personal journey, and what works for one person might not work for another. Stay open-minded and be willing to explore different teachers and styles until you find the one that resonates with you.
We have links to some guided meditations for each type. We are not endorsing these guided meditations. They are free ones on Youtube. If you don’t already have a guided meditation app you can start with the free YouTube guided meditations. When you settle into a technique, we recommend downloading a paid guided meditation app to get high quality instruction.
Thus it is very important that you take great joy in your practice, if you are to keep meditating and going deeper months and years from now.
Please take a moment to set up your chosen guided meditation, put it on pause, and come back here, we will use it when we calibrate your first protocol.