Guide to mindful MS meditation

What are MS Meditations?

Meditation is a type of relaxation to manage stress. Guided meditation simply means meditating with the help of a guide who leads you through relaxation techniques. At the end of the meditation, your guide will gently bring you back to normal awareness, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

How Meditation Helps People with MS

Stress can trigger relapses, which is why reducing stress and anxiety through guided meditation is so important. Meditation can also help manage MS symptoms which stress can exacerbate. It can also bring a sense of enjoyment, mental clarity and positive thinking – changing your perspective so that you can live your life to the fullest.

If you’re new to meditation you may find it difficult to start a regular meditation practice. Try working at a pace that is right for you. Use the filters below to start with the shorter meditation videos, and work towards practising more regularly and for longer durations.

The Best Meditation Techniques for MS

Gentle MS meditation practices can help people with multiple sclerosis manage stress, ease fatigue, and improve emotional balance. Mindfulness meditation is a simple starting point, encouraging awareness of thoughts and sensations without judgment. Guided meditations, where a calming voice leads you through relaxing imagery, are also helpful for those who find silence challenging.

You might find the following techniques useful to start with – especially as they can be done anywhere. Start with a few minutes a day and explore different methods to see which works best for your energy levels and daily routine:

• Deep belly breathing
• Body scan meditations
• Breathwork
• Sleep and bedtime meditations
• Guided walking

You can find a number of meditation sessions below, ranging from 1 min to 35 mins, to help you improve your stress management skills.

You can also try a guided meditation app. Here are some of our community’s favourite apps to help build healthy meditation habits: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer, Smiling Mind, Simple Habit, Buddhify, Relax Melodies, Pause.