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9. BONUS minisode!! Why ADHDers avoid meditation - try this instead! ✨🧘♂️
May 27, 2024
Grace, a qualified breathwork and nervous system educator, explains why ADHDers struggle with traditional meditation and suggests alternative practices like 'up and go meditation'. The hosts discuss their favorite disco fish and share cute banter. They emphasize breathwork as an effective ADHD-friendly meditation technique. The episode closes with a preview of upcoming dilemmas.
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- Traditional meditation can induce stress for ADHD individuals due to the expectation of emptying the mind completely, instead, engaging in hyper focus activities like pottery or playing instruments can provide a more conducive approach.
- Breath work, a scientifically backed technique utilized by Navy SEALs and elite athletes, offers a physiological approach to calming the nervous system without the mystical connotations often associated with meditation.
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Challenges of Traditional Meditation for ADHD Brains
For individuals with ADHD, traditional meditation practices can induce stress due to the expectation of emptying the mind completely, leading to heightened nervous system responses. The pressure to sit still and silence thoughts can exacerbate feelings of unease rather than relaxation. Instead, embracing brain relaxation techniques that involve hyper focus, such as engaging in activities like pottery, playing musical instruments, or coloring, can provide a more conducive approach for ADHD individuals.
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