Why Meditating Alone Isn’t Enough: 6 Benefits Of Communal Meditation

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Ryan Mallett-Outtrim
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2. The Sense Of Community

Meditating in a group may help you make new friends.

Meditation can be one of the most enriching personal journeys you’ll ever undertake, but that doesn’t mean you can’t invite a few friends along for the ride. Believe it or not, odds are there are probably more practitioners in your area than you expect, and they can provide a whole new dimension to your meditation life.

Communal meditation is a great way to meet new people who share a passion for meditation. Plus, in my own personal experience, I’ve found some of the stereotypes about meditators tend to be true: most are chilled out, decent people who care deeply about peace and self-improvement. Whatever walk of life they come from, they’re great people to hang out with.

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