1. Morning
Morning becomes one of the best times for meditation, when activities and work have not yet begun, and at times when others have not awakened from their sleep, for example from 3 am to 6 am. This time is recommended because there are not many distractions. The duration of meditation depends on personal preference, even 5 minutes is fine.
Quoting from Healthline, Monique Derfuss, a Kundalini yoga instructor, said the best time to meditate is 2.5 hours before sunrise. This time is chosen because the energy is most supportive and the environment is still quiet. Therefore, we can focus more optimally.
Meditating in the morning can increase motivation and productivity to start the day. This is because we give ourselves the opportunity to be conscious, fully awake, calm, and confident to handle whatever happens in life. On the other hand, meditation in the morning may not be suitable for everyone, so choose another time.
2. Evening
If meditating in the morning aims to increase activity enthusiasm, then the purpose of meditation in the evening is to calm oneself and prepare the body for a more restful sleep. For those who have sleep disturbances, try meditating for 10 to 20 minutes, and make this a routine. Do it by following guided meditation instructions or with breathing exercises.
In addition to the evening, we can actually also meditate after returning from work, when all work responsibilities have been completed and that is the available leisure time. Usually during the time after work, the level of stress is high and makes it difficult for the body to relax. Meditation can help us transition from work mode to home mode.
3. After Exercise
Meditating after exercising is a good way to calm oneself. When doing this, we give the body a chance to calm down and balance breathing, for example to relieve tension after intense exercise.
Try meditating in the same place where you exercise, whether it's at the gym or at home. The goal is to get the maximum results from post-exercise meditation itself. After doing it, we can continue other activities more calmly and with a more focused mind.
4. When You Need Relaxation
Of course, besides certain times of the day, meditation can be done flexibly. We can meditate whenever we feel the need. Meditation at times like this will be able to maintain mental health, for example when feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. Take a few minutes to step away from any discomfort triggers, focus on breathing, and enjoy the moment.
5. When You Need It
Okay, there are many times we can choose to meditate. But the key to the best time for meditation is whenever we need it most and have time for it. Whether it's morning, evening, after work, or after exercising. The important thing is, mental health remains a priority in life.
Perhaps not everyone will be suitable for certain times of the day for meditation. Therefore, the time and duration depend on personal preferences, after considering busyness and availability of time. Ladies, which time do you prefer to meditate? Feel free to share in the comments!
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