Best Meditation

What Is The Best Meditation?

Have you been thinking about beginning a meditation routine? Now would be a good time to get started.

Most people put off meditating because they assume it is something hard that only certain people can do. However, meditation is an easily learned skill; a skill that anyone who practices can use to enhance their life.

These are a few ways people practice meditation:

Guided Meditation

Many people start out with guided meditation because it involves someone else helping them through the process. Normally the guide will direct your thoughts to a happy, relaxing place. You form your own mental image of this place of peace and relaxation.

The problem with guided meditation is letting yourself be led by someone else.

You can search online to find many guided meditations websites and videos on YouTube.

Walking Meditation

This type of meditation is easiest for the beginner. You don’t need a guide, you do it all yourself. As you enjoy a slow-paced walk, think about each movement you are taking. Visualize the actions of your legs and feet as you walk, lift and move each limb. This visualization calms your mind and makes you focus on the simple act of moving.

The nice thing about walking meditation is you can do in inside or outside, at home or on the go. You get to choose where you walk.

Yoga

Yoga consists of precise movements and posture to take control of your breathing. A flexible body and calm mind are the best benefits of practicing yoga. The slow movements encourage you to focus your mind to achieve maximum results.

You can find many tutorials online that will say they can teach you yoga, however, it is best for beginners to find a local instructor in order to properly learn the correct movements. Once you learn the techniques, you can then practice at home.

Mantra Meditation

With its roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mantra is best described as a word or sound that is repeated to enhance concentration while meditating. These become tools you use to free your mind.

You choose the word or phrases you want to focus on. Repeating these words or phrases over and over again will keep other random thoughts from entering your thoughts.

Qi gong

Pronounced Chee-gung, this Chinese meditation is all about the ‘qi’, which is your life energy or life force. Physical movement, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation are combined to ease your soul.

There are many YouTube videos dedicated to teaching this type of meditation. Beginners should find success if they find the right teacher and the right experience.

Tai chi

Pronounced Tie Chee, this Chinese martial arts program offers gentle movements combined with deep breathing exercises.

Beginners can learn this form of relaxation and meditation. However, it is best to seek out a local instructor who can teach you the proper way to move and the most effective movements to make.

And in the End

Meditation is both a skill and a tool. You choose which methods will best help you manage your stress levels, while reducing your anxiety. You will finish each meditation session with a feeling of wellness and a deep inner peace of mind.

With so many options available to you, why not start meditating today? Beginners can find the best fit and meditate themselves to a calmer, happier self.