Meditation is a Game-Changer

Picture this. It’s 8:30pm on a Tuesday night and I’m logging into zoom to guide 30 volleyball players ages 13-15 through a meditation exercise. They are part of a junior Olympic team in Louisiana that focuses on training the entire athlete – including training their minds. The coach’s goal: improve their game by being in control of their mind. Meditation is a game-changer.

This is where I am able to make an impact!  

We met on zoom once per week for three weeks with the intention to practice what they learned in between sessions. I taught the same Max Meditation™ techniques that I teach to adults but modified it for their attention span.

Their overall feedback: they could let things go, clear their mind and improve their ability to focus!

it can also work for anyone of any age to reduce stress and enhance daily living. Meditation is a game-changer in any and all areas of life! We have so much to gain from a consistent meditation practice.

Studies show the benefits of a regular meditation practice:

• • decreases cortisol and reducing stress
  • reduce anxiety
  • increase positive thoughts, decrease mind chatter
  • improve performance and attention span
  • strengthen immune system, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol
  • improves quality of sleep
  • provides relief for those experiencing depression
  • many more science-based benefits of meditation

Tips for effective meditation practice:

Consistency is key –  If you commit to a daily practice without skipping a day for at least 30 days, you will be amazed at how good you feel. It takes at least this long to form a new habit.   Lack of consistency is the number one meditation mistake people make when starting a meditation practice.

Know your “why” for meditating regularly. It needs to be much stronger than the voice in your head that says you are too tired, busy, etc. Perhaps your “why” is that you want to improve your mental health so you can excel in a specific area of your life. Or maybe it’s that you want to feel happier rather than

wasting time on worrying each day. There are many “why’s” and you need something that will motivate you to follow through! 

Create accountability – Perhaps a friend wants to join you in a 60-day meditation challenge. You can meditate on your own, but text each other for encouragement. Some motivation for this: check out this research-based article on 8 weeks to change your brain with meditation.

Meditate in a high vibration space – The energy of your home can greatly impact your meditation practice. I highly recommend the art of Sacred Geometry to activate your space. It helps increase your ability to hold more light – more positivity – within your space. It’s based on an ancient practice of gridding a room with sacred geometry. Learn how to do it for your space at a Sacred Geometry class.

Hire a meditation coach –  An effective meditation plan involves correct posture and breathing techniques. It’s also important to know what to do when you have mind chatter and what style of meditation best fits your goals. A professional meditation instructor can help you get the results that you are seeking. 

Praise from volleyball players ages 13-15:

Bella: “I learned how to focus better during games. I would recommend others to use her methods because what she teaches us actually works and helps.”

Emmy: “I learned how to calm myself down. It’s has helped me to breathe in games and I would recommend it to others.”

Gianna: “I learned that relaxing my mind can relax my whole body. I would definitely recommend it to any athletes. It’s helped me have a more relaxing life!”

Belle:  “The mindfulness training helped me in my life and on the court. It helped me by focusing on myself and not worrying about anyone else while I’m playing. I used this in Atlanta on Sunday and it helped me play a lot better. This definitely benefited me and the team.” 

Brooke  “I liked the mindfulness and I used it on the court at the tournament. It helped me to calm down and stay motivated.”