There's no single number that fits every seeker, but there is a real starting point and a clear direction to grow toward. Here's what to know about how long to sit, why the first hour matters, and what to do on the days practice doesn't happen.

Almost every seeker hits the same wall early on: the harder they try to stop their thoughts during meditation, the louder the mind gets. This is not a sign of failure. It is the mind doing exactly what minds do, and there's a very specific reason forcing it never works.