Leadership and Yoga build your meditation habit: short, simple, unguided practice you can stick with - meditation for beginners with 5 minutes a day
Sep 19, 2025
Discover how to build a daily meditation habit in just five minutes! With practical techniques like the pause method and committing to stillness, the host emphasizes making meditation a non-negotiable part of your life. She reflects on her personal journey, sharing insights into handling distractions and deepening presence. Learn how yoga's eight limbs provide a roadmap for meditation and explore the simple joy that comes from the practice, leading to greater clarity and creativity.
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From Struggle To 156-Day Streak
- Shawna describes reaching a 156-day meditation streak after struggling to be consistent for years.
- She used small decisive moments (asking loved ones to wait five minutes) to preserve the habit early on.
Treat Meditation As Non-Negotiable
- Make meditation an absolute non-negotiable part of your day by treating it as essential.
- Put it first thing in your routine so distractions (like your phone) can’t erode the practice.
Pick A Dedicated Spot
- Choose a single, consistent spot for daily meditation and use noise-masking if needed.
- Commit that nothing in daily life will stop you once the time is set.
