Do you ever feel out of ideas for your rest practice? Meditation is an ancient practice that is still relevant for self-care in today's fast-paced society. Meditation is especially relevant for Black women who are exhausted. Yet, not every Black woman is familiar with it and its benefits. In this episode, we are taking a non-traditional look at meditation as a practice that's not intimidating and something that can be accessible to anyone. Join us as we offer a plethora of ideas for beginners who want to hear more about what meditation is like (we're sharing our personal experiences!); for people who have been practicing for some time who need ideas for switching up their practice; AND as a BONUS for those who are tired and need a FREE meditation to wind down after a long day, this one is for you!

Key Topics

• Defining meditation
• How we were introduced to meditation
• How has meditation enhanced our restorative practices?
• Meditation resources for beginners and practitioners
• BONUS: 10-Minute Guided Meditation

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Meditation Practices
  • Silent Meditation
  • Guided Meditation
  • Box Breathing
  • Walking Meditation
  • Tea Meditation
  • Guided Visualization
  • Tarot Meditation 
  • Journaling 
  • Ancestral Meditation
  • Spirit Writing
• Apps
  • Insight Timer
    • Library has free guided meditations on diverse topics, soundscapes, live virtual  events, classes, talks
    • Premium Membership for access to courses
    • Black Girl Meditations playlist
  • Liberate App (some meditations are free, others accessed w/subscription) 
    • Black-founded and owned
    • From Twitter: “Liberate Meditation was created to help BIPOC heal with meditations and talks specific to their lived experiences.”
    • Growing library of 100+ meditation topics include inner child, ancestors, sleep, anxiety, self-worth, the body, micro-aggressions, pride, etc.
    • Curated meditation and other content curated by BIPOC team
  • Headspace
  • Calm
• YouTube - search "meditation for Black women" or "meditations by black teachers"
• Meditation Websites
  •  Black Zen - 2 black sisters who are creating meditation experiences for Black and brown communities
  • Mindful.org
• Community Meditation Resources

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