Allyn Evans
Meditation Expert
Allyn Evans is a Meditation Expert. She is the Chief Executive Officer and Residential Trainer for the Monroe Institute. She is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher. The Monroe Institute is widely recognized as a leading center for exploring and experiencing expanded states of consciousness. For over 50 years, their immersive programs have empowered participants to undergo profound transformations, gaining a fresh outlook on life and discovering a deep sense of purpose. In addition to their experiential programs, the Monroe Institute partners with scientists, doctors, and academics to explore the remarkable benefits of expanded states of consciousness. At Monroe, Allyn has helped lead the efforts to create virtual programming, develop program meditations, and is one of the trainers featured in the Monroe Expand App. She is also a Mindvalley author. Allyn’s meditations have been published in numerous languages.
Education
- Texas Tech University, MBA
- University of Mississippi, Psychology
Professional Achievements
- Appeared on popular podcasts, including Bledsoe Said So, The Future of Wellness, Entangled, and more
- Speaks on an international stage with recent appearances in Bimini, England, Estonia, France, Italy, and Romania
- Mindvalley Author and a published writer
Certifications & Organizations
- Reiki Master Teacher
Favorite Piece of Advice
Trust your imagination—it is the oracle of your soul (Author Unknown). Your imagination is important. It is a superpower and the easiest way I have found to step into the magic of experience.
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Forum Comments (2)
How long should I meditate?
I found the most benefit from meditation when I was very dedicated to a 30 to 45-minute meditation each day.
That said, at different life stages, you can do different things. If you're in the “I'm too busy” stage, then that's where 5 minutes a day is better than not doing it at all. I do recommend trying to aim for a 30-minute meditation on the weekend, though, is this will give you much more inner peace.
That said, at different life stages, you can do different things. If you're in the “I'm too busy” stage, then that's where 5 minutes a day is better than not doing it at all. I do recommend trying to aim for a 30-minute meditation on the weekend, though, is this will give you much more inner peace.
What should I think about while meditating?
At the Monroe Institute — the meditation institute I direct — we choose to meditate supported by sound technology, which helps with a lot with removing distractions during meditation. A sound-assisted meditation helps quiet the brain. Even with sound-assisted meditation, you still might have chatter. If that happens, you can use techniques like the energy conversion box, where you recognize your distraction and say, “I'm putting it in the box and will talk to it later." Then, you return to your meditation.
At Monroe, we don't say “Clear your mind” before meditating. We never say that. We say, “Use your imagination.” That way, meditation is a fun practice, never a struggle.
At Monroe, we don't say “Clear your mind” before meditating. We never say that. We say, “Use your imagination.” That way, meditation is a fun practice, never a struggle.
