A few pieces in Christopher's own words, on why meditation can feel effortless, the path that brought him here, and the teachers behind the work.
- The approach
What Is Effortless Meditation?
Christopher Grant on Effortless Meditation: a gentle way to let the mind settle on its own, through breath and the senses, a few minutes at a time.
- The practice
Mantra Meditation for Beginners
How to meditate with a mantra without forcing it. Christopher Grant on choosing a mantra, the So Hum practice, and the golden thought.
- The practice
Breath Meditation
Breath meditation without controlling the breath. Christopher Grant on where to rest your attention, the pause between breaths, and breathwork.
- The practice
Types of Meditation
Focused attention, open monitoring and self-transcending: 1 research map of meditation types, and Effortless Meditation as its own way in.
- The busy mind
Thoughts Won't Stop During Meditation?
Thoughts won't stop when you meditate? Christopher Grant and Daniela Hess on why thoughts are welcome, the movie screen of the mind, and the golden thought.
- From our mentor
The Eight R's of Meditation
Lorin Roche's Eight R's of meditation: relax, release, replay, repair, restore, remember, rehearse, rest. Why thinking is meditating, and the golden thought.
- The practice
How to Prepare for Meditation
How to prepare for meditation in 60 seconds with SSFB: Shake, Settle, Face, Belly. A gentle way to arrive in the body, with a free printable card.
- Why I teach
The Door Was Never Locked
Christopher Grant on why he teaches Effortless Meditation. He could not sit still either, until he stopped forcing stillness and came in through the body.
- My history
35 Years to a Simple Practice
Christopher Grant's own path with meditation: a nervous first attempt, silent retreats with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and S.N. Goenka, and a practice that keeps changing form.
- My lineage
The Radiance Sutras: A Book That Changed My Life
The lineage behind Effortless Meditation: Lorin Roche, the Radiance Sutras, instinctive meditation, and the many doors into meditation.
