By Pujashaktti

Meditation may be an ancient tradition, but it’s still practiced in cultures all over the world to create a sense of calm and inner harmony.

There are nine popular types of meditation practice:

• mindfulness meditation
• spiritual meditation
• focused meditation
• movement meditation
• mantra meditation
• transcendental meditation
• progressive relaxation
• loving-kindness meditation
• visualization meditation

Oil for meditation

• frankincense
• myrrh
• sage
• cedar
• sandalwood
• palo santo

HOW TO MEDITATE: SIMPLE MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

This meditation exercise is an excellent introduction to meditation techniques.

1. Sit or lie comfortably. You may even want to invest in a meditation chair
2. Close your eyes. We recommend using one of our Cooling Eye Masks or Restorative Eye Pillows if lying down.
3. Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.
4. Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly. Simply focus your attention on your breath without controlling its pace or intensity. If your mind wanders, return your focus back to your breath.
5. Chant om

What Is Mantra Meditation?

The Sanskrit “peace mantras” Om Shanti Om or Om shanti shanti shanti (“shanti” means “peace”) are popular and may be familiar to those who practice yoga.

Maintain this meditation practice for two to three minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.