Types of Meditation

 

                                                  Types of Meditation

Meditation has many ways to relax your body. There are many ways of Medication and 

relaxation techniques that have meditation components.

Ways to meditate can include:

Guided meditation: Sometimes called guided imagery or visualization, with this method of 

meditation you form mental images of places or situations you find relaxing.

You try to use as many senses as possible, such as smells, sights, sounds and textures. You 

may be led through this process by a guide or teacher.

Mantra meditation: In this type of meditation, you silently repeat a calming word, thought 

or phrase to prevent distracting thoughts.

Mindfulness meditation: This type of meditation is based on being mindful, or having an 

increased awareness and acceptance of living in the present moment.

In mindfulness meditation, you broaden your conscious awareness. You focus on what you 

experience during meditation, such as the flow of your breath. You can observe your 

thoughts and emotions. But let them pass without judgment.

Transcendental meditation: Transcendental meditation is a simple, natural technique. In 

this form of meditation, you silently repeat a personally assigned mantra, such as a word, 

sound or phrase, in a specific way.

This form of meditation may allow your body to settle into a state of profound rest and 

relaxation and your mind to achieve a state of inner peace, without needing to use 

concentration or effort.

Yoga:  You perform a series of postures and controlled breathing exercises to promote a 

more flexible body and a calm mind. As you move through poses that require balance and 

concentration, you're encouraged to focus less on your busy day and more on the moment.