What's your meditation style?

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Quiz Questions

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What's your experience with meditation?
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- A.
  I've actually never meditated… At least not in a formal way.
- B.
  I'm pretty new to meditating. I've been learning as much as I can about different meditation styles. I'm curious about what will actually work for me.
- C.
  I've dabbled in meditation for a while now… I'm looking to go deeper and get more tools.
- D.
  I've been meditating for several years. I'm always looking for new ways to approach my practice.
2.
What is the most difficult aspect of meditation?
- A.
  Sitting still for any amount of time.
- B.
  Getting my mind to stop going a mile a minute.
- C.
  Sometimes I worry that I'll float too far away and I have had some strange experiences.
- D.
  I often fall asleep.
3.
It's the end of a long day and you're ready to unwind. How would you most like to relax?
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- A.
  Putting on some swoon-worthy music and dancing it out.
- B.
  Listening to a podcast or getting into some Netflix-n-chill.
- C.
  Going for a walk, breathing in fresh air, and listening to the sounds outside.
4.
How would you like to feel after meditating?
- A.
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  Calm and grounded.
- B.
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  Blissed out.
- C.
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  Re-energized and clear.
- D.
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  Feeling like I know myself better
5.
If you had 26 hours in the day and everyone else had 24, what would you use those 2 extra hours for?
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- A.
  I'd be writing my novel, recording my podcast, or crushing my business goals.
- B.
  I'd use the time super-productively. Whether that's getting things done or totally recharging my energy so I can better take on the day.
- C.
  I'd be chilling out with friends, being creative, and going on adventures.
6.
*Poof!* Your fairy godmother is here and she's going to grant you one wish for your meditation practice! What would light you up the most?
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- A.
  I know exactly what I'm doing when I sit down to meditate. I've got my routine down and now I can go deep.
- B.
  I've fallen in love with meditation. I don't get bored anymore and I actually look forward to this daily time of reflection.
- C.
  I've been able to tap into a spiritual energy. It's like the universe is speaking directly to me.
- D.
  I've been able to still all my thoughts and finally drop into a sense of calm. The best part is, I carry that calm with me throughout the day.
7.
What would you like meditation to help you with the most?
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- A.
  Calming my nervous system and releasing stress.
- B.
  Learning about what is happening in my subconscious mind.
- C.
  Getting creative ideas and inspiration.
- D.
  Helping my body to find a deeper sense of balance.
8.
Congrats, you just won a free ticket to a wellness retreat! Which retreat do you choose?
- A.
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  An ecstatic dance and plant medicine retreat in Tulum, Mexico.
- B.
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  A silent retreat on the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland.
- C.
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  A luxurious spa retreat in Palm Springs, California.

Quiz Outcomes

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Your Style Is… Guided Meditation
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You have a keen visual sense and a powerful mind. Guided meditations help to settle your thoughts and take you on a story-fueled journey of expansion. A guided meditation can be done in person or recorded as an audio or video meditation. It features the voice of a narrator or instructor to lead you through the experience. This style of meditation often includes visualization and music. Some guided meditations are designed to feed you the images and some are created to explore what's happening in your subconscious. When you listen to a guided meditation, you can let go of the need to control. You can relax and let yourself be guided. This style helps to still the monkey mind. You can let go of thinking about what you need to do next or what you didn't do before you sat down to meditate. This will help your active mind stay totally present. It'll also keep you from getting bored. Another reason you'd love guided meditation? You have a strong individuality and you process the world around you through story. Guided meditations put you in the center of the story. So seek out guided meditations that take you on a journey. Click this link for a library of guided meditations. Here are some guided meditations: Awakening the Warrior ActivationShadow Work With Crow•Meet Your Animal GuidesHeal Your Inner ChildHave aCustomized Guided MeditationCreated for your specific needs. Let me know how I can help you with your meditation practice.
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Your Style is… Directive or Concentrative Meditation
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You're creative, energetic, and full of bright ideas. Because you're a passionate, creative person concentrative meditation e.g. Mantra Meditation will help you tap into your sense of divine devotion, and let all the other thoughts slip away.Concentrative means that you focus on a anchor like breath or a mantra. A mantra (meaning "mind vehicle") is a word, phrase, or syllable that's repeated silently in meditation. With a straight spine and your gaze fixed at the point between your eyebrows, repeat the word or phrase over and over again. This style helps to still the monkey mind. Even if other thoughts arise during meditation, coming back to the anchor helps to keep the mind in the present.Mantras, in particular, hold powerful spiritual energy, and if you can be devotional in your approach, repeating the word or phrase with love in your heart… You might be amazed by the depth and beauty of the experience. Go Deeper:What Style of Meditation is Right For You? Awakening the Warrior ActivationShadow Work With Crow•Meet Your Animal GuidesHeal Your Inner ChildHave aCustomized Guided MeditationCreated for your specific needs. Let me know how I can help you with your meditation practice.
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Your Style is... Non Directive or Mindfulness Meditation
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You have a keen intelligence and a powerful mind. Mindfulness meditation harnesses your observational powers. It'll help you go beyond the mind and into stillness. Mindfulness meditation comes out of the Buddhist tradition. It is a practice of silence, stillness, and observing your thoughts. Like many meditation styles, this style can take many forms. One of the simplest ways to practice mindfulness meditation is to take a comfortable seat with a long spine. Set a timer, starting with 5 minutes and then working your way up to 10 or 15. Close your eyes and simply notice your breath without trying to change it. Pay attention to the rise and fall of your breath. When a thought arises, simply label that thought "thinking" and return your attention to the breath. Zen meditation is a more formal approach to mindfulness meditation. If you appreciate structure and attention to detail, Zen meditation is likely to work well for you. Another reason you'd love mindfulness meditation? It's about cultivating a judgement-free zone. Whether your mind is full of thoughts or still as a lake, there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" here. Self-compassion, self-kindness, and self-inquiry are the goals. This will help you release any perfectionistic tendencies you have, my hardworking friend. An added bonus is that you're likely to return to your day with new focus and mental clarity. Go Deeper:What Style of Meditation is Right For You? Awakening the Warrior ActivationShadow Work With Crow•Meet Your Animal GuidesHeal Your Inner ChildHave aCustomized Guided MeditationCreated for your specific needs. Let me know how I can help you with your meditation practice.

What's your meditation style?

Want to begin or bolster your meditation practice? 🧘‍♀️ Discover the meditation style that makes it easy for your unique personality to carve out a routine. It's time to clear your mind, and receive the incredible benefits of meditation.

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