09/29/2026
When your mind just won’t settle, sometimes giving it something very specific to focus on can help interrupt all that mental movement.
This practice is traditionally called Meditation for the Most Restless Mind, and it is taught for those times when the mind feels wavering, scattered or simply unable to become still.
What I find interesting about this meditation is its simplicity. It brings several points of attention together at once: the posture, the gaze at the tip of the nose, the open mouth, the tongue touching the upper palate, and the natural rhythm of the breath.
The tongue position is intentional. In yogic anatomy, the upper palate is considered an important energetic area, traditionally associated with the higher glands and the movement of subtle energy.
To practice:
Sit comfortably with a straight spine and rest your hands comfortably in your lap.
Open the mouth wide and bring the tongue up to touch the upper palate. Gently focus the eyes at the tip of the nose, without straining.
Breathe naturally through the nose.
To finish, inhale, exhale and relax the breath.
Begin with 3 minutes and gradually build to 11.
If you try it, come back and tell me how it went. 💙
