Beginner's Toolbox For Overcoming Meditation Challenges - by Luke McLeod

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Beginner's Toolbox For Overcoming Meditation Challenges

With Luke McLeod

Over the next 6 days, we will overcome some of the most common challenges faced with meditation, breaking down the misconceptions and myths and giving you the needed tools to help establish meditation as an enjoyable lifelong habit. The objective of this course is to enable you to go deeper with your practice and unlock some of the doors that may have been holding you back. Use this as a guide to accompany you with any other course or meditation style that you practice.

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Meet your Teacher

Luke McLeod
Sydney NSW, Australia

Luke McLeod's mission is to make meditation an easy and enjoyable experience. His guided sessions have been embraced by thousands all around the world. He is the founder of Soul Alive, a virtual meditation studio in Sydney, Australia, and is also a sought-after guide on mindfulness. He lives a simple life on the east coast of Australia and enjoys surfing and spending time with loved ones.

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6 Days

7.8k students

4.8 stars

12 min / day

Clarity

English

Lesson 1

Why Can't I Seem To Get Into That Meditative State?

In session one, we crack open the biggest lesson I've learned that completely shifted how I approach meditation. This can be particularly helpful if you find yourself getting frustrated or agitated with meditation now and then. I feel that this is the "golden principle" to meditation that can unlock its true power and enable it to do its magic.

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Lesson 2

Why Can't I Sit Still During Meditation?

On day two we dive into a few common misunderstandings about the different meditation positions and what key pre-meditation process to go through that can really help you if you experience physical discomfort when you meditate. We also explore the use of different mudras (hand positions) whilst meditating and how they can add to your experience.

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Lesson 3

Why Can't I Get My Mind To Switch Off During Meditation?

We take a look at one of the most common challenges people face when meditating: the struggle with trying to quieten the mind. We discuss how a complete shift in approach to meditation can help with this, along with taking you through a guided example of a potential new meditation experience.

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Lesson 4

How Do I Stop My Mind From Wandering During Meditation?

We discuss another common challenge with meditation: the wandering mind. We will talk about what to do about it and a new framework to consider that can help with this.

Lesson 5

Why Can't I Seem To Progress/Go Deeper In My Practice?

We explore acommon hurdle most people face once they've been meditating for a while, also known as 'the dip'. We discuss what to look for and then, what to do when you experience this moment.

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Lesson 6

Why Do I Get Bored With Meditation & Can't Seem To Stick With It?

In the final lesson of this course we explore how to make meditation an enjoyable, lifelong habit. We discuss some tips and tricks to try and a new way of looking at meditation, plus how it can help you establish meditation as a lifelong practice.

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Ask your teacher

This course includes 59 community questions and 6 audio replies from Luke McLeod. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

Neva

December 20, 2025

This course was so helpful. Thank you very much!!!!!! I hope you do more in the future!

Maggie

November 17, 2025

I have been on and off with my meditation practice for over 20 years. The last two years I have been applying my practice daily, but like many things, it is good to do a ‘refresher’ to highlight and steer us. That is how I found this short program helped me. Thank you for putting this together.

Enea.doc

November 3, 2025

It has given me some very useful tips to keep meditation easyer and useful.

Elaine

September 1, 2025

Excellent. I enjoyed this and picked up a few tips to practice in my journey. Thank you very much.

Ronaldo

May 10, 2025

Great experience and learning. Thank you !

Laura

April 12, 2025

This is a wonderful intro to meditating and I learned quite a lot. His voice is very soothing and creates a calm state. Thank you! 💙 ~*~

Jeffrey

February 21, 2025

I've been looking for meditation with this perspective

Kelly

February 11, 2025

I’m new on my meditation journey and this was such a great start. I love how Luke invited me to take in all the noise, etc., around me instead of trying to shut it out, which is very hard for my mind. I found out with each day, it was easier to come into a deeper sense of peace. What really hit me is that the goal of meditation shouldn’t be to get or gain something, and using meditation as a means to an end won’t enable me to sustain this practice. Luke’s voice was so calm and smoothing, and I’m so glad I found him.

Anne

November 15, 2024

Just right at this time for me. Simple, well paced, lovely tone.

Robyn

October 5, 2024

Luke thank you for this course. I’ve stopped and started so now want to do it all again. Your voice is so soothing and sincere. I love the explanation of meditation. Thanks again. Robyn 😁

Lisa

September 1, 2024

Really useful course for beginners or those of us ( like me) who find themselves in a bit of rut with their practice. A reminder of the basics but also some really useful challenges back around motivation, purpose etc. All presented in bite size sessions with Luke's lovely reassuring and supportive voice leading you every step of the way. Thank you, Luke 🙏😊💛

Becs

August 21, 2024

This course was super helpful, thank you. I would have loved more time to meditate with you at the end of each lesson so I shall definitely be trying your guided meditation sessions.

Kaushal

July 24, 2024

It was very helpful and well explained for that I thank you so much.

Moe

April 13, 2024

Great reset 👏

Gail

January 23, 2024

An completely different way to look at meditation. I learned I was expecting my life to completely change as a result of taking a class in meditation. The work is a life long process that includes making meditation a part of my daily routine and thus my life. Luke’s instruction was highly interesting, easily followed, and wise beyond anyone’s years. He is an excellent instructor. I hope he has other courses for the person looking to understand and accept their life with all of its gratitudes which are often overlooked on a daily basis.

Susan

January 16, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this course and I took away some insights that will help me moving forward.

Miranda

November 13, 2023

A really interesting course to help me freshen up and bring a newness back to my meditation practice 🙏🧘✨

nicole

October 19, 2023

Great course 👍

Ana

October 17, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and support 🌻✨🙏💞

Jennifer

September 17, 2023

Wonderful course. Thank U!

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