What are the different kinds of Meditation?



Choosing the right style of meditation as we have discussed previously is essential so what are some of the most popular?

For beginners a guided meditation is always the most beneficial until you become familiar with different techniques then you can choose the style which resonates most with you.

Transcendental meditation involves the repeating of a specific mantra to achieve a deeper sense of relaxation and connection.

Loving kindness meditation focusses on forgiveness and giving unconditional love and acceptance to others as well as yourself.

Focussed meditation is as the name suggests focussed on one part of the body at a time or a specific point or object to increase awareness and perception.

Visualization meditation involves visualising positive thoughts or images into your mind to increase consciousness and clarity.

Progressive meditation otherwise known as body scan involves tightening and then relaxing one part of the body at a time for a deeper sense of internal connection .

Zen Meditation is focussed solely on breath work and posture helping to increase self discipline and awareness.

Vipassana meditation the most difficult but also the most rewarding . To practice complete focus is required within both the mind and body to encourage both growth and transformation on all levels.


What are some popular sounds to meditate too?

There are numerous sounds that you can meditate too, the important thing is to choose the style that best suits you , so what are some of the styles that could benefit you to help bring relaxation and quiten the mind ?

Sounds from nature
Hearing the rain, thunderstorms, birds in the forest, the waves of the ocean or the sound of streams flowing .

Sounds from musical instruments
Tibetan sound bowls, native American flutes , hand pans, tuning folks, drums ,gongs, shakers or rain sticks.

Sounds from frequency

Using white, brown or pink noise to block out background noise using different frequencies to help you focus more easily can be really beneficial.

Elizabeth Lock      Holistic Therapist 
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