Noticing Patterns of Effort Vipassana

Deb Phelps, C.MI, MMT, E-RYT500, LVCYT, YACEP

January 15 2026

This Vipassana meditation invites gentle awareness of how effort shows up in the body and mind. Rather than trying to eliminate effort, this practice focuses on recognizing it with clarity and kindness.

By noticing patterns of striving, holding, or pushing, we begin to understand how energy is quietly drained. Awareness itself allows effort to soften naturally, supporting balance and ease.

This meditation is especially supportive if you notice yourself over-efforting in practice or daily life.