Radio Headspace Find Your Anchor
Aug 24, 2025
Discover how to tailor your meditation practices to fit your unique needs, especially in challenging times. Learn about alternative anchor points for mindfulness that promote flexibility and compassion. Plus, delve into the importance of making data-driven decisions in business, featuring insights on Shopify’s holistic capabilities and a modern healthcare approach from Function Health. Empower your self-care routine and boost your business acumen with these enlightening tips!
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Struggling To Breathe During Practice
- Eve recovered from COVID and found focusing on the breath difficult while congested.
- She describes how attempting breath focus while physically obstructed felt tense and disconnected.
Practice Supports Healing Not Pressure
- Meditation aims to strengthen attention, calm the nervous system, and provide space to heal.
- Anchors and tools must support those functions, especially when trauma or difficulty is present.
Seek Professional Support When Needed
- If you struggle consistently, consult a healthcare professional or therapist.
- Use therapy alongside meditation when anxiety or unprocessed trauma affects your practice.