Meditation for stress & inner restlessness
A nervous system that can settle again.
Stress and inner restlessness can feel as if the body is constantly on alert: thoughts keep running, sensory input becomes too much more quickly, and even breaks don’t always bring the quiet you hoped for. Meditation can help create deliberate moments in everyday life in which less is happening and you can begin to settle.
When input and restlessness stay high in everyday life
- your mind hardly switches off in the evening even when you’re tired
- sounds, messages or people become too much more quickly
- you automatically reach for your phone as soon as things become quiet
- sleep brings little recovery and concentration becomes harder
- relaxation can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable
How meditation can support this
The meditation is oriented towards relaxing the nervous system. The meditation techniques are used effortlessly. Thoughts are allowed to come and go, and attention is allowed to wander. There’s no right or wrong and nothing you need to concentrate on in a particular way.
As relaxation increases, a greater overall sense of quiet can emerge. Regular meditation can support recovery and concentration and may help you deal more calmly with a high level of sensory input in everyday life.
Small pauses in everyday life
Short pauses outside meditation can also help slow the day down a little. They don’t replace the meditation techniques, but they can be a useful addition in everyday life.
- between two appointments, stay seated for a moment, breathe out consciously and relax your shoulders
- put your phone away for a few minutes and take in no new input
- create a short transition in the evening before the next part of the day begins
- let small pauses remain pauses instead of immediately filling them with something else
Frequently asked questions
What people ask about meditation
What if I can hardly sit still?
You can choose a position in which you feel comfortable – sitting or lying down. You don’t need to be completely still. If you move, thoughts arise or your attention drifts, that’s simply part of it. It’s also fine if you fall asleep.
What if my mind simply doesn’t switch off?
It doesn’t need to. Thoughts can come and go. You don’t need to stop or control them, and you don’t need to concentrate on anything in particular. The meditation techniques are still applied effortlessly.
How quickly will I notice something from the meditation?
This differs from person to person. Some people notice changes early on; for others, the experience develops with regular practice. The point isn’t to reach a particular state as quickly as possible. The meditation techniques are oriented towards relaxing the nervous system and are applied effortlessly.
Learn the meditation
If you’d like to learn the meditation, you can do so in a complete introduction. You learn and practise the meditation techniques and receive the background you need to continue independently afterwards.