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STILLNESS & AWARENESS
Meditation
A space to stop, sit and simply be. LifeForce meditation sessions offer guided and silent practices that support a clearer, more settled relationship with your own mind — without requiring any particular belief or prior experience.
What is meditation?
Meditation is a broad term for a range of practices that involve deliberately directing attention — to the breath, to sensation, to sound, to a word or phrase, or simply to the experience of being present. What most forms share is an invitation to observe the activity of the mind without being entirely swept along by it.
At LifeForce Hub, meditation sessions are practical and accessible. They are not tied to a single tradition or technique. Depending on the session, you might be guided through a body scan, a breath-focused practice, a visualisation, or a period of open awareness. Silent sitting is also offered for those who prefer less guidance.
Meditation is often described as simple but not easy. The mind wanders — that is what minds do. The practice is not to stop thoughts but to notice them, and to return, again and again, to whatever the practice is anchored in. Over time, this quality of noticing begins to extend beyond the session itself.
What happens in a session?
01
Arrival & settling
You arrive, find a comfortable seat or lie down, and take a few minutes to settle. There is no rush. The session opens gently, with a brief orientation to the practice ahead.
02
Guided practice
The facilitator guides you through the meditation — this might be a body scan, breath awareness, open monitoring or a visualisation. Instructions are clear and unhurried.
03
Silent sitting
Many sessions include a period of unguided silence — a chance to practise independently within the held space. The facilitator remains present throughout.
04
Closing & reflection
The session closes gently. There is optional space to share observations or ask questions before leaving.
What might you explore?
People come to meditation for many different reasons. Common areas of curiosity include:
- Developing a more settled, less reactive relationship with the mind
- Finding a sustainable daily practice that fits into ordinary life
- Exploring what it means to be genuinely present rather than perpetually busy
- Supporting sleep, focus or a sense of inner calm
- Complementing other LifeForce practices with a regular anchor
Meditation is not a medical treatment. If you are working with a therapist or have a history of dissociation, psychosis or severe trauma, please discuss this with us before attending.
Practical information
FORMAT
Group sessions — one-to-one sessions also available
DURATION
45–60 minutes
LOCATION
LifeForce Hub, Bathgate, West Lothian
PRICE
Please enquire for current pricing
PREPARATION
No prior meditation experience is needed. There is no correct way to meditate. Arrive a few minutes early if it is your first session.
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear comfortable clothing — you will be seated or lying down
- Cushions, chairs and mats are available
- You are welcome to bring your own cushion or blanket
SUITABILITY — PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
Suitable for most people including complete beginners. Please read the following before attending.
- History of psychosis or severe dissociation — please discuss with us first
- Active severe mental health crisis
If either of the above applies, please get in touch before attending. We can discuss whether the session is appropriate and whether any adaptations are possible.
How this connects to LifeForce
NOTICE
EXPERIENCE
PRACTISE
Meditation sits at the heart of the Notice dimension of the LifeForce approach. It is the practice of paying attention — to what is present, to what arises, to what passes. Over time, a regular meditation practice builds the capacity to Notice not just during a session but throughout daily life: in conversations, in moments of stress, in the quiet between activities. It is the foundation from which the other LifeForce practices become more available.
Join a session
Meditation sessions run regularly at LifeForce Hub. Group and one-to-one sessions available. All levels welcome — including complete beginners.
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