What to wear or bring
Wear whatever lets you sit, stand, or walk comfortably. You do not need special clothes. A cushion, bench, or chair may already be available.
Before your first session
Before your first meditation session
What a first session usually looks like, without any assumptions about what you already know.
What happens on arrival
You will usually choose a comfortable position and hear how the practice will be structured. The session may be guided, timed, silent, walking, or a mix.
Experience needed
None. You do not need to know how to clear your mind before you meditate.
If you cannot do a movement
Movement is not usually the focus. Change your posture, use a chair, open your eyes, or choose a walking option if one is available.
Private or group
Both. A group can give the practice a clear beginning and ending. Private instruction can help you try different approaches and find one you can actually return to.
Good to tell them
Let the teacher know if sitting still, closing your eyes, or a particular posture is uncomfortable for you.
What surprises people
The mind keeps doing things. Wandering, noticing that it wandered, and coming back is part of the practice.