Do you ever feel out of ideas for your rest practice? Meditation is an ancient practice that is still relevant for self-care in today's fast-paced society. Meditation is especially relevant for Black women who are exhausted. Yet, not every Black woman is familiar with it and its benefits. In this episode, we are taking a non-traditional look at meditation as a practice that's not intimidating and something that can be accessible to anyone. Join us as we offer a plethora of ideas for beginners who want to hear more about what meditation is like (we're sharing our personal experiences!); for people who have been practicing for some time who need ideas for switching up their practice; AND as a BONUS for those who are tired and need a FREE meditation to wind down after a long day, this one is for you!
Key Topics
- Defining meditation
- How we were introduced to meditation
- How has meditation enhanced our restorative practices?
- Meditation resources for beginners and practitioners
- BONUS: 10-Minute Guided Meditation
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Meditation Practices
- Silent Meditation
- Guided Meditation
- Box Breathing
- Walking Meditation
- Tea Meditation
- Guided Visualization
- Tarot Meditation
- Journaling
- Ancestral Meditation
- Spirit Writing
- Apps
- Insight Timer
- Library has free guided meditations on diverse topics, soundscapes, live virtual events, classes, talks
- Premium Membership for access to courses
- Black Girl Meditations playlist
- Liberate App (some meditations are free, others accessed w/subscription)
- Black-founded and owned
- From Twitter: “Liberate Meditation was created to help BIPOC heal with meditations and talks specific to their lived experiences.”
- Growing library of 100+ meditation topics include inner child, ancestors, sleep, anxiety, self-worth, the body, micro-aggressions, pride, etc.
- Curated meditation and other content curated by BIPOC team
- Headspace
- Calm
- Insight Timer
- YouTube - search "meditation for Black women" or "meditations by black teachers"
- Meditation Websites
- Black Zen - 2 black sisters who are creating meditation experiences for Black and brown communities
- Mindful.org
- Community Meditation Resources
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