Meditation 101 for Real People

Session 1 “Meditation for Real People: How to Begin Without Sitting Still” Purpose: Eliminate the common excuses and misconceptions about starting meditation. Content: What meditation is and isn’t “I can’t sit still” mindset shift 3 types of beginner-friendly meditations: seated, walking, intuitive movement 3-minute practice with instructions Reflective journaling prompts: “How does stillness feel in my body?” Session 2 “5 Minutes to Center: Build a Daily Meditation Habit That Sticks” Purpose: Build consistency with simplicity. Content: The psychology of habit formation (habit stacking, cues, reward) Sample morning/evening routines Guided breath technique or mantra practice Printable habit tracker (30-day challenge) Quote box: “Discipline is devotion over time.” Session 3 “Feel to Heal: Deepen Meditation Through Sensory Awareness” Purpose: Introduce body-based meditation as a healing and grounding tool. Content: Why sensing is a bridge to presence (body scan, sound, texture) Instructions for 10-minute somatic meditation How to notice resistance or numbness without judgment Integrating with your day (e.g., mindful eating, grounding during stress) Prompt: “What part of my body is asking for attention?” Session 4 “Sacred Stillness: Meditating for Soul Connection & Inner Wisdom” Purpose: Guide readers from mindfulness into spiritual self-connection. Content: Intro to open awareness, visualization, and intuitive listening “Meeting your inner guide” meditation script Journal prompts for post-meditation insight Symbols, visions, and messages: What to do with them Invitation to your deeper work (mentorship, shamanic guidance, etc.)