COURSE

Help Can’t Meditate!: (I Promise You Can)

This course is designed for people who struggle with meditation - those who feel restless, distracted, or like they’re “failing” whenever they sit down to practice. The teaching sections normalize these struggles and reveal that difficulty is part of the process, not a sign of failure. The meditations are short, simple, and accessible, gradually helping listeners build trust in themselves and the practice.

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Meet your Teacher

Mark Rowland

United Kingdom

Mark Rowland is a meditation teacher and course creator on Insight Timer, known for his gentle voice and accessible approach to mindfulness. With dozens of guided meditations and courses., Mark specialises in making meditation feel simple and achievable, even for those who think they “can’t do it.” Drawing on years of personal practice, teaching experience, and a gift for weaving compassion into his guidance, he helps people discover that meditation isn’t about perfection, but about meeting yourself as you are. Mark’s courses are designed to support beginners, soothe self-doubt, and show that every meditation counts.

5 Days

96 students

4.9 stars

28 min / day

Clarity

English

Lesson 1

No! You’re Not Doing It Wrong

On the first day, we explore one of the biggest myths about meditation: that you have to stop your thoughts or empty your mind. Many people give up because they believe they’re failing when their mind wanders, but in truth, noticing distraction is the very heart of the practice. Today’s teaching will help you release the pressure of “getting it right,” and the guided meditation will gently introduce you to returning to the breath with kindness. By the end, you’ll begin to see that there’s no such thing as a bad meditation- every session really does count.

Lesson 2

Restless Body, Restless Mind

In this session, we explore the challenge of physical restlessness during meditation - the fidgeting, the aches, the urges to move. You’ll learn two compassionate approaches: sitting with discomfort through mindful awareness, or adjusting your posture with presence. The guided meditation helps you notice sensations without judgment and discover that both stillness and movement can become part of your practice.

Lesson 3

Taming The Monkey Mind

In Day Three, we explore the “monkey mind,” that restless stream of thoughts that leaps from one thing to another and makes meditation feel impossible. Instead of trying to silence the mind, you’ll learn to meet thoughts with curiosity, gently label them, and return to presence with kindness. The guided meditation shows you that wandering thoughts are not a failure but a doorway into awareness.

Lesson 4

Meditation In Daily Acitivities

On Day Four, we move beyond the cushion and explore how meditation can weave into everyday activities. You’ll discover that mindfulness doesn’t require long periods of silence; it can happen while making tea, brushing your teeth, or walking the dog. Today’s practice helps you carry presence into the small moments of daily life, showing that meditation is less about where you are and more about how you pay attention.

Lesson 5

Becoming Your Own Kind Teacher

In our final session, we turn to the heart of meditation: kindness. Many people believe they’re failing when they feel distracted, restless, or unable to sit still. But lasting practice doesn’t come from self-criticism; it grows from compassion. Today you’ll explore how to treat yourself like a kind teacher, not a harsh critic, and you’ll be guided through a loving-kindness meditation to release the “I can’t meditate” story and discover that every effort is enough.

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Recent Reviews

Ken

October 1, 2025

This class is an amazing journey, and puts meditation into a whole new light. There is no wrong way to meditate, and teachs how to bring meditation into your normal everyday life by just being mindful of everything around you. And the class ends with a very relaxing message of inner peace.

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