How to Stick to a Meditation Practice: Inside The New MNDFL NYC

In some ways, meditation - being and breathing in the present moment - should be the easiest thing in the world. But, as we all know, it's just not. Our minds are stuffed to the brim with more clutter than ever before these days and finding the path back to centered, mindful calm can be tougher than it seems.  We asked TCM contributor, Ellie Burrows and business partner, Lodro Rinzler of the recently opened MNDFL Meditation to let us in on a few tips. The key it seems? Consistency.  The gorgeous new MNDFL studios on East 8th Street in New York have been designed to help us achieve a state of bliss (or at least a state of calm) - dare we say it? - 'conveniently.'  We love the new space, the strong concept, and the fact that MNDFL teachers can also come to you right in the office! Whether you are lucky enough to live nearby and snag a cushion in one of their new classes or just need a little reminder on how to properly set aside that time for yourself at home, founders Ellie and Lodro are sharing their perspective on daily meditation with these accessible tips... Let’s face it: Meditation isn’t easy. The benefits are lovely, like lowered stress levels and more presence in your daily life, but starting a practice can feel a little gnarly. You sit down in your home, set a timer on your phone and dive in. A minute later you’re thinking about how you need to vacuum your rug, someone is texting you, and your mind is still running at 100 miles per hour. We founded MNDFL, New York City’s premier meditation studio, for people like you. An optimal environment to launch a meditation practice, we supply the quiet, the teacher, the cushions and even a hot cup of tea on the house. But, if you’re not based in New York and can’t visit us, we can still help you. There are some time-tested tips that we have found help whenever someone launches a meditation practice. Here’s the bottom line: Consistency is key. And if you’re still having trouble connecting to your own cushion, you can always offer up a little incentive to help create the environment. Consider what would happen if you gave yourself some breathing room in your very busy life.

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