Best Meditation Classes in Bellevue, WA

Both. Meditation is a process of placing your attention, where you choose, in the moment (instead of letting your mind make that decision for you), and focusing and relaxing your body, on purpose. There are many types of meditation and some are spiritual, while some are secular. Spiritual meditation: A process of relaxing the body and mind and focusing on a part of the self that feels a connection with every other thing in the universe. This process transcends religion and seeks the experience of something greater than just experiencing the self. Secular meditation: Just as you exercise your body, meditation is exercise for your mind and brain. You train your mind/brain to focus and relax when you choose so that when you are under stress, you can more easily return to a focused and relaxed state of being. You make better decisions and react more quickly when you are focused and relaxed at the same time. Tension causes constriction in the body (limiting movement and blood flow and draining your muscles of energy) and limits the mind by keeping you stuck in a fight or flight, reactive state. When you release tension in the body and the mind, you can access your creativity, the executive function of the brain, and create a feeling of centered calm between stimulus and response (giving you more control over your response).

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You benefit from every meditation class or individual mediation you do. The benefit is cumulative, so the more you meditate, the greater the benefit. Aim for meditating daily. You could attend one meditation per day, or you could attend multiple meditations per day, to get yourself back on track. Think about a stressful day at work, and find classes that fit between your meetings, to bring yourself back into a calm and centered space. You can also attend classes just on nights or weekends. Every class is unique and beneficial to your body, your mind, and your soul.

When you arrive in your Zoom room on time, your teacher/facilitator will greet or welcome you and other participants. Your meditation teacher will give a short talk, then lead you in a guided meditation. Some classes are more guided (more teacher talking) and some classes are more solo practice (teacher gives instruction on meditation and meditates with you silently for a longer time). At the end of class, the teacher will tell everyone that the meditation is over, ask if there are any questions or if anyone has anything to share, and wish you a lovely day. You are welcome to ask questions, share an experience or remain quiet. We check-in at the end because we care about your experience and your growth as a meditator.

Become aware that you are not alone in having these feelings. Meditation can act like a mirror to your inner world, and show you the tension, restlessness and racing thoughts that have been causing you stress. As your focus and concentration deepens, you can begin to notice the thoughts and body sensations that are the cause of the restlessness, tension and stress, and see them as signals of something that needs to change or be accepted. Peace of mind and body are within your control through meditation. Try some of these examples from our Meditation for Working from Home blog to help with feelings of restlessness.