Meditation Techniques

‘Active’ meditation is a form of meditation devised by Indian sage ‘Osho’ also known as ‘Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh’ (1931-1990) of which ‘Dynamic meditation’ and ‘Kundalini meditation’ are two ...

Autogenic training is a tool for relaxation and self healing developed by Dr. Charles M. Shultz in the early 20th Century. The training scheme aims to teach methods with which the individual can ...

Breathing is central to meditation practice whether you have spiritual concerns or not. The breath is not monopolised by any one strain of thought and is experienced by each and every one of us as ...

Body Scan Meditation is a form of meditation that can help one to develop a fuller awareness of their body whilst experiencing the connectedness that naturally exists between their body and mind. ...

People can relax and meditate at any age and teaching children to meditate can provide them with a valuable experience which can be carried with them throughout their lives. There are however, a ...

Understanding anatomy from the Ancient Chinese or Taoist perspective is central to understanding many forms of Taoist meditation. Taoist anatomy works using a system of ‘inner alchemy’ alchemy ...

Though meditation is a good way to develop a positive attitude over time, some stressful situations require immediate action in a way that cannot be fulfilled by meditation. This is the case even for ...

Meditation is generally seen as a contemplative activity spanning between a few minutes and - for the dedicated and well practiced - a few hours. Unfortunately, in today's world the pace is often ...

Journey meditation involves the positive visualisation of one’s self in a place that naturally brings about a tranquil state of mind. As the human mind is very susceptible to suggestion taking time ...

Love and Kindness meditation or ‘Lovingkindness’ meditation is a form of Buddhist practice that focuses on ‘Mettã ’ (which translates as unconditional love and kindness) a central tenet of ...

Master Han’s Central Channel Meditation is a simple method designed for contemporary practitioners in order to enable them to experience the flow of energy through points that Taoists believe to ...

It is widely felt that meditation can be very useful in improving creativity with a great many artists’ writers and musicians practicing meditation. The link between meditation and creativity works ...

Creative visualization is a powerful tool for improving your confidence and bringing things towards you. It is very simple process and works on a very uncomplicated premise. Unfortunately the ...

Microcosmic Orbit Meditation is a form of Taoist meditation devoted to channelling the energies of the Universe through the human form via series of natural vital energy centres. The meditation ...

‘Vipassana’ is often translated as ‘mindfulness’ or ‘insight’ and is a form of Buddhist meditation that aims to foster a permanent awareness of the true nature of the Universe and one’s place ...

A simple exercise for meditation involves the contemplation of an object of your choosing. Doing this will enable you to better feel your independence from and dependence upon your surroundings. ...

‘T’ai Chi’ and ‘Chi Kung’ are two popular forms of movement meditation originating in China that are widely practised in the West. The older of the two forms ‘Chi Kung’ (dating back as far as the ...

Taoist meditation is not unlike Buddhist and Hindu meditation yet puts more emphasis on our union with nature and its central life force ‘Chi’, which can be translated as ‘energy’, but also as ...

Reiki is a safe, natural method for self-improvement and spiritual healing that everyone can incorporate into their life. It can lead you towards a deeper, more meaningful existence. As an energy ...

Transcendental Meditation is a copyrighted form of meditation bought to the West by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and enjoys a widespread following partly inspired by its popularity amongst celebrities such ...

Though meditation is a good way to develop a positive attitude over time, some stressful situations require immediate action in a way that cannot be fulfilled by meditation. This is the case even ...

Walking meditation aims at mindfulness in just the same way that seated meditation does but uses as its focus the act of walking, rather than a counting of breaths or a repetition of a word or ...

Smudging is a ritual practice attributed to American Indians initially, but now used widely amongst New Age practitioners, neo pagans and many other spiritual and non-spiritual practitioners who ...

Za'Zen (which is often translated as 'seated meditation') is the Zen Buddhist practice of seated meditation. In keeping with Zen practice in general, the aim of Za'Zen is not to reach a mystical ...