For something that involves doing very little, meditation can be surprisingly stressful. One minute you’re trying to clear your mind, and the next you’re worrying about tomorrow’s work deadlines and if it’s OK or not to scratch your nose.
However, this doesn’t mean you’re failing some sort of test. In fact, Kimberly Rose Kneier, director of wellness at Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, says those racing thoughts aren’t something you should be worrying about