Meditation Techniques

Meditation is one of the best techniques for bringing peace and quiet to an otherwise hectic mind. The main issue that most people have when starting a meditation program is the inner chatter. All I can say is, don’t worry about it. We have thousands of thoughts going through our minds everyday and if they continue during meditation, so what? Just notice them and try to focus again on your meditation. It takes years for most people to be able to meditate without disturbance from their thoughts. So, having said that, find a technique that you think might suit you and give it a go. Try to practice it everyday for a month and do it at the same time in the same place. See how you feel.

Meditation Technique1

1. Sit comfortably on a chair or on the floor. Have your legs where they are comfortable. For some, this will be crossed; others might have them stretched out in front or sitting on one with the other outstretched. You can sit leaning against a wall, on a pillow, outdoors on a beach chair, on a bed or recliner. It doesn’t really matter as long as you feel comfortable, at ease and not in a position where you will fall asleep!
2. Close your eyes. Take your awareness inward. Notice your breath.
3. Begin to focus on your breath going in and out of your body. Don’t try to change your breathing. Just let it be. Notice how slow or fast it is. Notice how deep or shallow it is.
4. When a thought comes into your mind, simply notice it and then go back to focusing on your breath. This may happen every second. That’s okay. Just try to re-focus on your breathing.
5. Continue in this state for 5 to 10 minutes at first, longer as you progress.

Meditation Technique 2

1. Place a pillow on the floor. In front of the pillow place a crystal, a flower or a lit candle.
2. Make yourself comfortable on the pillow.
3. Begin to look at the item in front of you. Focus on the item. Let your eyes gaze at the item, blinking when you need to.
4. Continue in this state for 5 to 10 minutes.

Meditation Technique 3

1.        This is a healing meditation for those who need healing in some area of their body.

2.        Sitting comfortably, slow your breathing down.

3.        Imagine healing white light or a warmth being drawn into your body as you inhale.

4.        Imagine this Life Force being directed to the area in need of healing, or throughout your whole body if there is not a specific problem area.

5.        Continue slowly breathing in and out until you feel a shift in the energy within you.

Meditation  Technique 4

1.      Use this method while you are completing any task.

2.      Simply become aware of what you are doing. Stay present. Breathe slowly and deeply.

3.      Notice every detail as you perform the task. For example, while gardening, notice the feel of the soil on your hands, the smell of the ground, the movement of your hands as they push the soil apart to plant a seedling.

4.      You can try this as you wash the dishes by hand, make the bed, make a cup of tea.

Meditation Technique 5

1. Use this method while walking.
2. As you walk, pay attention to each step you take. Notice your foot touching the ground. Notice how hard or soft the ground feels.
3. Notice how your arms swing as you walk.
4. Notice your breath.
5. Be aware of your body in space and time.