A senior data scientist at Aura Health, Brian Richmond specializes in applying data-driven models to generate personalized recommendations in meditation and mindfulness applications. Brian Richmond’s work in data science started in 2017 and he has become a dedicated practitioner and expert in the field.
Meditation has many benefits and it’s growing in popularity, but many people don’t really know where to start with meditation. Here are some questions that come up often.
Q: When and where should I meditate?
A: Most experts recommend meditating first thing in the morning in a quiet place with no distractions. Short, 3-minute meditation breaks at work can greatly improve focus and productivity, and meditation can really help people settle their minds at night so they can sleep better. However, any time is fine.
Q: Do I have to remain seated?
A: A seated or lying position is fine. If someone is meditating for a purpose other than sleep, lying down could make that challenging.
Q: How do I start meditating?
A: There are a number of resources that describe as many methods and approaches, but a simple and straightforward way to start is with a meditation app such as Aura.
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