Nelda Rodillo - Finding Calm: My Personal Meditation Practice

Finding Calm: My Personal Meditation Practice

In the midst of a busy day, or at the close of a long one, meditation is my way of returning to calm. It is a gentle pause for the body, mind, and spirit — a quiet space to reset and reconnect.

Creating a Sacred Space

I usually meditate before bedtime or after my yoga practice. I sit cross-legged on a meditation pillow or on the floor, allowing my body to feel supported and grounded.

Soft music plays in the background, gentle enough to fade into silence. I close my eyes, letting the external world dissolve, and rest my hands on my lap in a mudra, a symbolic hand position that helps guide energy and focus.

Some common mudras I use:

Gyan Mudra: Tips of the thumb and index finger touch, other fingers relaxed — promotes wisdom and concentration.
Dhyana Mudra: Hands resting in the lap, palms up, one on top of the other — encourages deep calm and balance.

These simple gestures anchor my awareness and support mindfulness.

Meditation Anywhere, Anytime

Even at work or during daily routines, I find moments to go inward:

Close my eyes
Inhale deeply
Exhale fully
Remain silent for 5 minutes

This short pause is often all it takes to reset my nervous system, release tension, and restore calm.

The Flow of Time in Meditation

When I meditate, I sometimes intend to sit for 30 minutes, yet when I open my eyes, an hour may have passed. And somehow, it still feels like just ten minutes.

Thoughts arise — I notice them, acknowledge them, and let them pass without attachment. This practice of awareness and release was deeply cultivated during my Vipassana silent meditation retreat, and it continues to shape my approach today.

Breathing is my anchor:

Inhale, pause, exhale slowly
Or simply take a deep, full breath in and out
Each breath returns me to the present moment

The Gift of Stillness

Meditation is not about forcing silence or emptying the mind. It is about returning home to yourself, even if only for a few minutes.

It calms the nervous system, restores clarity, and reminds us that peace is always within reach — just a few mindful breaths away.

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