{"id":23537,"date":"2021-10-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=23537"},"modified":"2021-10-26T14:04:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T18:04:48","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/common-misconceptions-about-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation Misconceptions You Can Forget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are you\u2019ve seen a few meditation classes pop up in your feed as you scrolled through to find your next workout. If you\u2019ve passed on them thinking they might not be for you, you\u2019re not alone! This article will address many of the common misconceptions and reservations about guided meditation classes, and we\u2019ll reveal some hidden benefits as a result!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Since I won\u2019t sweat, there won\u2019t be as many health benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This couldn&#8217;t be further from the truth! While you likely won\u2019t break a sweat, the mental payoff will be game-changing when it comes to attacking your weekly professional schedule or how well you perform in your regular workouts. One of the biggest hang-ups we face in our more challenging classes is digging deep to find the mental focus necessary to calm our minds and focus on the task at hand. That\u2019s where meditation comes in! The challenges faced in workouts are 90% mental, and understanding how to manage your thoughts more efficiently will help you push past your current plateaus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Meditation is super spiritual<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not the case! While mediation is a common part of many faiths, the concepts behind it are not spiritual at all. Meditation focuses on quieting your mind and focusing on what\u2019s happening inside your body. It will help you be more objective in navigating challenges in your daily life and help you change your perspective if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. I can\u2019t quiet my mind, so the class will be a waste.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly why you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go to class! Meditation is a journey much like our workout regimen, and it\u2019s important to challenge our minds to relax and think more clearly. Learning to control your breath and your mind won\u2019t happen overnight or in one class, and that\u2019s totally normal. Treat it as a challenge like your regular workouts, and you\u2019ll be floored at how much stronger and productive you become as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. It takes too much time out of my day.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially when you\u2019re just starting out, it\u2019s not necessary to spend over an hour meditating. Scale it like you would a regular workout, and try to set aside 15 to 20 minutes in the evening before bed to practice. 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