Five Simple Ways To Meditate

There are many different methods that you can use for meditation.

Each way has roughly the same result, it's just a different way to reach that result. Much the same as you can probably change your route to work - you'll get there, possibly a bit slower or faster, but you'll still reach your destination. Examine these simple methods of meditation. Then decide on one method to try out.

Walking meditation

This is a very simple way to meditate. Of course, you'll be aware of what's close by and and what is happening around you. The joy of using walking meditation is that you can do it pretty much anywhere. Also there's no necessity for anyone else to know that you're meditating, which can be a plus point when you're beginning. When you carry out a walking meditation, you will pay attention to your feelings and what's around you. If you regularly take a walk of between 15 and 20 minutes, that's fantastic. And if you can keep away from the distraction of traffic noise, even better, although that may not be as easy in busy towns and cities. If there's a local park, consider that. Or you may find that there's a local river or canal you can use. Then take yourself for a gentle stroll. Make sure that you notice the noises and smells. And, of course, also pay attention to what you see. You may find yourself noticing the vivid colors around you for the first time.

Breathing meditation

A breathing meditation can be as easy or as difficult as you want. at its simplest, find yourself a quiet place where you're likely to be undisturbed. Start to take slightly deeper breaths than you normally would. Make each in-breath long, slow and deep. If it's comfortable to do so, hold your breath for a second or two before you release it. Then breathe out slowly. Repeat the process several times - begin with, say, 5 repetitions and gradually increase this number. This is an easy meditation that can be practiced anywhere {and will leave your body more relaxed} and ready for the rest of the day.

Binaural beat meditation

Binaural beats meditations operate by playing two slightly different tones - one for each ear. They are usually disguised by music, natural sounds or anything else the author chooses. When your brain hears the two different tones, it is placed into a meditative state. The exact state will depend on the frequency of the binaural beats. So long as you know that the science going on in the background "works", you don't need to think much more about this. It's really easy and is the method I use personally to drop into a very deep meditative state just by listening to an MP3 file for 30 or 60 minutes.

Cosmic meditation

This process has been popularized in the United Kingdom by the television broadcaster Noel Edmonds, who used the process as part of his recent return to fame. It is also related to the Law of Attraction, popularized by the movie "The Secret". Cosmic meditation involves dropping into a state of meditation and then asking the cosmos to "deliver" something into your life. You send your intention to the cosmos (whatever that intention is) and then put your focus elsewhere whilst you wait for your intention to be returned to you. Cosmic meditation usually takes the form of a guided meditation and is sometimes also referred to as Cosmic Ordering.

Guided meditation

Your guided meditation can be "live" or it can be stored on an MP3 or CD. There are plenty of guided meditations available on the internet and they encompass everything from regular relaxation through to specific healings. Guided meditations typically last between 20 and 60 minutes. You'll normally start with a relaxation period to help you get the best from your meditation session and it will then go on to whatever subject you've decided for this particular meditation. So if you've chosen a guided meditation to help heal your body, you'll maybe be guided to fill your body with a bright white light or maybe some healing sand (which then drains out of your body, taking the toxins with it). Every guided meditation is different - find someone who's voice is good for you to listen to and follow them!