Meditation Takes Practice

We’d never expect a child to walk perfectly the first time they try—so why do we expect our minds to be perfectly still the first time we meditate?

In this uplifting and practical talk, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares why meditation, like any skill, takes practice—and why we must replace our inner critic with an inner cheerleader. Drawing on timeless wisdom and real-life examples, she reminds us that thousands of years of meditative tradition prove this truth: the more you practice, the better you get.

Learn how to:

✨ Stop judging your meditation when thoughts arise
✨ Treat yourself with the same encouragement you’d give a child learning to walk
✨ Return to your practice with patience, persistence, and compassion

Meditation isn’t about “getting it right” on the first try—it’s about showing up, standing back up after you fall, and letting the stillness grow deeper over time.