Open SoLabs, and start by checking in with the present moment.
When you open SoLabs, you may not be looking to "practice meditation" right away, nor do you need to have a perfect idea of exactly how you’re feeling.
Perhaps you just want to pause for a moment, and notice how you are in this very second.
With SoLabs, think of it as a small, personal daily ritual by asking yourself: How do I feel right now?
No need to overthink it, and nor do you need a precise answer.
Here, it’s okay whether you can name your emotions clearly or not.
This beginner’s guide will help you effortlessly start your journey on SoLabs.
Reset for 5 Minutes: A Quick Pause for Yourself
To just catch your breath for a moment, the meditation section is the perfect starting point.
In this section, you’ll find three categories：Breath, Relaxation, and Awareness.
They include the most basic and gentle practices：breathwork, body scans, and guided sessions to help you calm your mind gradually.
You can start with just 5 minutes.
No extra preparation needed, and no need to force a certain "state".
Whether you’re taking a break from work or study, or just need a quick mental pick-me-up, this section will help you ground yourself in the present moment fast.
Bring Meditation Into Your Daily Life
On SoLabs, meditation isn’t just something you do while sitting still. It’s a way to nurture yourself in the middle of daily life.
Choose a practice that aligns with how you’re feeling right now:
- When your emotions are unsteady, and you want to calm them down gently
- When you feel lonely, and crave a little companionship
- Or when you just want to quiet your mind and refocus
All these practices are designed around real-life moments, encouraging you to use meditation to relax and steady yourself, no matter what emotion or moment you’re in.
Currently, SoLabs features nearly 15 meditation practices, with new ones added regularly.
Some well-known informal meditation practices are also categorized under Daily Life, letting meditation happen naturally in your day-to-day life.
For a More Structured Practice
When you’re ready to make meditation a habit, you can start with these foundational practices:
- Breathing exercises
- Emotional awareness
- Body scanning
- Self-acceptance
These are the core mindfulness practices on SoLabs. By focusing on your breath, body, and feelings, they help you train your attention gradually, and understand your state of mind with gentleness.
Worried About Keeping It Up? Just Go at Your Own Pace
If you’re worried about sticking with it, there’s no need to put pressure on yourself at all.
On SoLabs, you can practice in whatever way works for you:
- Listen to several practices in one go
- Spend just 5 minutes each time
- Or do one practice a day for a week
There’s no "right way", and no requirement for "completion".
What matters most is thatyou’re willing tocome back to yourself,again and again, in life.
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