Meditation Techniques...
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Active or Dynamic Meditation
‘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...
Autogenic Training
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...
Basic Breathing Meditation
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...
Body Scan Meditation
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...
Considerations When Meditating With Children
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...
Eating Meditations
When most people think of meditation, they immediately think of someone sitting cross-legged, perhaps in a special darkened room, with their eyes shut, chanting a...
Human Anatomy from the Taoist Perspective
Understanding anatomy from the Ancient Chinese or Taoist perspective is central to understanding many forms of Taoist meditation. Taoist anatomy...
Instant Calming Sequence
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...
Instant Meditation for the Time Starved
Meditation is generally seen as a contemplative activity spanning between a few minutes and - for the dedicated and well practiced - a few hours....
Journey Meditation
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...
Love and Kindness Meditation
Love and Kindness meditation or ‘Lovingkindness’ meditation is a form of Buddhist practice that focuses on ‘Mettã ’ (which translates as unconditional love and...
Master Han's Central Channel Meditation
Master Han’s Central Channel Meditation is a simple method designed for contemporary practitioners in order to enable them to experience the flow of...
Meditating to Improve Creativity
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 Creative Visualisation
Creative visualization is a powerful tool for improving your confidence and bringing things towards you. It is very simple process and works on a...
Microcosmic Orbit Meditation
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...
Mindfulness (Vipassana)
‘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...
Object Meditation
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...
Quiz: Are You Breathing Correctly During Meditation?
In order to attain the beneficial effects of meditation – such as calming the mind and achieving a deep sense of peace and relaxation – it is...
T'ai Chi and Chi Kung
‘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’...
Taoist Meditation Methods
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...
The Benefits Of Reiki For Natural Healing
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...
The Dos & Don'ts of Meditation
Whether you are a new convert to meditation or a long fan who has been practising it for many years, it is helpful to keep some tips and reminders in mind:...
Transcendental Meditation
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...
Using Meditation To Gain The Instant Calming Sequence
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...
Walking Meditation
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...
What is Smudging?
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...
Zazen
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...
