What Type of Meditator Are You?

It’s safe to say that nearly everyone can benefit from a regular meditation practice. Not only is it valuable for the mind, but it’s also been shown to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and build more presence daily.

Some people “drop in” each day, spending 30 minutes or even an hour on their meditation pillow at home, but as a manager and teacher at Pure Yoga (an Equinox partner) in New York, I know it’s not always that easy. For every dedicated meditator, there’s a person with the best of intentions who struggles to set aside five minutes for their practice. Between long working hours, commute delays, household chores, and familial commitments, the modern world can make it challenging to squeeze in a meditation session.

I’ve long been a proponent of a more flexible definition of what “counts” as a meditation practice. So if you’ve ever felt like you don’t have time to meditate the way you’re “supposed to,” take a look at this guide to a few common meditation styles and find your ideal technique — one that you can implement into your distinct lifestyle. It doesn’t need to be so black and white. You can have it all.