Release Meditation Technique - Instruction by Founder Brendon Burchard

Summary

The speaker introduces a simple, mantra-based meditation technique called the Release Technique which he created and has practiced daily for over a decade. He explains how meditation provides scientifically-proven benefits but is often taught in complex or inaccessible ways. The Release Technique involves silently repeating the word 'release' with eyes closed for 20 minutes, using one's own rhythm. When thoughts inevitably arise, the goal is not to follow them but return focus to the mantra. The speaker guides the listener through an example meditation session and explains how the practice can make one feel refreshed while reducing stress and anxiety.

Takeaways

• 😌 Meditation has numerous proven benefits like reducing stress, increasing focus, and boosting happiness.
• 🧘‍♂️ The main frustration with meditation is often how complicated it seems.
• 😇 The 'Release Meditation Technique' introduced is very simple and easy to learn.
• 🎵 It involves silently repeating the word 'release' as a mantra at a steady rhythm.
• ⛅ When thoughts arise during meditation, notice them but don't engage, and return focus to the mantra.
• ⏱️ Aim to meditate for 20 minutes at a time, ideally twice per day such as morning and evening.
• 🎧 Listening to suitable background audio can help focus during meditation.
• 🤝 Meditation gets easier with practice over days and weeks as thoughts diminish.
• 🌄 Meditation leaves you feeling refreshed, like waking from a good nap.
• 🙏 Share meditation with others to spread the benefits.

Q & A

What are some of the benefits of meditation that studies have shown?

Studies have shown many benefits of meditation including lowering people's stress and anxiety, helping them have more attention and focus, helping them do better on tests and activities at work, and increasing their reported happiness.

What is one of the main frustrations people have when learning to meditate?

One frustration is that many books talk about the benefits of meditation but don't actually teach you how to meditate or make it too complicated.

What is the mantra used in the Release Meditation Technique?

The mantra used in the Release Meditation Technique is simply the word "release" repeated over and over.

How long does Brendon recommend meditating for?

Brendon recommends meditating for 20 minutes at a time, ideally twice per day or at shifts in activities.

What do you do when thoughts come up during meditation?

When thoughts come up during meditation, notice them but don't follow or obsess over them. Gently return your focus to the mantra.

Why was the word "release" chosen as the mantra?

"Release" was chosen because it reminds us to let go of thoughts and release tension in the body.

What rhythm does Brendon suggest for the mantra?

Brendon suggests a casual, relaxed rhythm for the mantra that you can find your own ideal pace for.

What can you listen to during meditation?

You can listen to relaxing or mantra-based music during meditation if it helps you focus. Brendon provides a 20-minute track to accompany the technique.

What if you can't meditate for 20 minutes?

If you can't yet meditate for 20 minutes, start with whatever amount of time you can and aim to increase it gradually towards 20 minutes.

How did Brendon first learn about the music he listens to during meditation?

Brendon credits Wayne Dyer for originally introducing him to the relaxing music he listens to during meditation.