What is the best time of day to meditate?
Though meditation is considered to be a practice that will benefit the meditator at any time of the day, most practitioners enjoy their meditation most fully in the early morning. This is partially because of the calm that still exists in the morning, before the rush of the day has started, and an environment more conducive to effective meditation can still be established. Furthermore, by meditating before the rest of the practitioner’s day begins, it allows the rest of the day to begin with the calm, peace, and stable energy that is achieved through the meditation. People also commonly meditate before or after their evening meal. Others will meditate at lunchtime. By meditating at these times, practitioners allow themselves to dissolve any stresses that have built up since their day began, and give themselves a fresh start for the remainder of the day. When choosing a time to meditate, make sure that it fits comfortably into your schedule. You will not be able to meditate effectively
While meditation is beneficial at any time, most people who meditate agree that early morning is the best time to meditate. Part of the reason is that it is said that in early morning the hustle-and-bustle of the world has not yet begun and so it is easier to establish a meditative atmosphere. Having an early morning meditation also lets us carry some of the energy and peace of the meditation into our daily activities. Many people also meditate either before dinner or later in the evening. Others also meditate at noon. A short meditation at these times allows one to throw off some of the accumulated stress of the work-day and become rejuvenated for further activity. An important consideration is when your schedule will allow you to meditate. Having a time of the day set aside for meditation helps in maintaining regularity.
