Ready for deeper practice? Extended meditations offer space for more profound experiences.
Who Extended Sessions Are For
- Experienced meditators wanting to deepen practice
- Anyone with 30 minutes who wants to truly unwind
- People processing difficult emotions
- Those exploring meditation as more than a quick fix
What Makes Long Sessions Different
With more time, you can:
- Settle fully into relaxation
- Move past initial restlessness
- Access deeper states of calm
- Work with more complex practices
- Simply sit without rushing
Types of Extended Practice
Deep Relaxation: Progressive body relaxation leading to profound rest
Insight Meditation: Longer sessions for self-inquiry and clarity
Loving-Kindness (Extended): Deep cultivation of compassion
Yoga Nidra: "Yogic sleep"—a 30-45 minute journey to deep rest
Silent Sits: Minimal guidance, maximum space
Setting Up for Long Sessions
- Choose a time you won't be interrupted
- Use a meditation cushion or comfortable chair
- Consider covering yourself with a blanket (body temperature drops)
- Turn off notifications
- Let others know you're unavailable
Tips for Extended Practice
- It's normal to feel restless initially—stay with it
- Deep sessions aren't always "blissful"—that's okay
- Some sessions feel stuck; others feel transcendent
- Don't judge a practice mid-session
- Give yourself transition time afterward
Our 30-Minute Collection
Browse Explore > Meditations and filter by 25-35 minutes. Look for:
- "Deep Rest" series
- "Extended Breath Awareness"
- "Yoga Nidra" sessions
- "Insight Practice"