As meditation becomes part of your daily rhythm, you may notice a growing sense of ease in your mind and peace in your heart. Creating space and time for practice is important, but just as essential is making sure you feel comfortable.

With its rich and varied history, meditation offers countless ways to engage with the practice. While interpretations may differ about what meditation is or isn’t, at its core, it is a self-reflective process that brings harmony across all layers of our being, from the physical body to the subtle mind and ultimately to the blissful self.

Here are a few tips to help prepare you for your next yoga class, even if it’s your first. This list is not exhaustive. Instead it is designed as ‘broad-stroke’ guidance to support any yoga activity.