Popular Meditation Techniques

Meditation techniques, like meditation itself, tend to be pretty simple. Following is a brief list of ten of the most commonly practiced techniques. You can use one exclusively, or you can try one method for a few months and then switch to a different technique.



  • Repeating a meaningful word or phrase, known as a mantra



  • Following or counting your breaths



  • Paying attention to the sensations in your body



  • Cultivating love, compassion, forgiveness, and other healing emotions



  • Concentrating on a geometric shape or other simple visual object



  • Visualizing a peaceful place or a healing energy or light



  • Reflecting upon inspirational or sacred writings



  • Gazing at a picture of a holy being or saint



  • Contemplating the beauty to be found in nature, art, or music



  • Bringing mindful awareness to the present moment




Be aware that changing techniques frequently makes it hard to reap the full range of benefits you can realize by using a consistent technique for a range of time — a few weeks to a month at least.









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