Help Choosing The Best Meditation Method For You

There are many different meditation methods available. So which is the best meditation method for you?

In the same way that not everyone wants the same thing from their car, not everyone wants the same thing from their chosen meditation method. Personally, I'll choose a different method according to the results I'm looking for at that particular time.

This means that there isn't a meditation method that is definitely right for everyone. Some or all of the reason could be down to personal choice. If you've not meditated before, try a few of these popular meditation methods to discover which one is best for you.

1: Breathing meditation. At its simplest, this just involves focusing on your breathing. It's an easy technique to learn and because it's perfectly natural for you to breathe, you can perform this meditation at any time, with no preparation and no special equipment.

2: Walking meditation. Again, this is easy and requires no more than a few spare minutes and somewhere to walk. Simply pay attention to your surroundings as you walk - you'll be surprised just how much you notice that you've "never seen before", even (maybe especially) if the walk is one you regularly take.

3: Binaural Beats meditation. Probably the simplest way to drop into a super-deep meditative state with near enough no effort on your part beyond setting aside some time and pressing "play" on your iPod or CD player. I've personally been using this method for a number of years and have had very positive results.

4: Guided meditation. This can be done either live with someone guiding you through the process or by listening to a pre-recorded guided meditation. You can choose the type of meditation you want for this. It can help you to heal your body, take you into a state of deep relaxation, help you connect with your higher consciousness, or whatever else you choose.

Whichever meditation method you choose, do your best to make it a regular habit. You'll notice a positive change for the better regardless of which meditation method you ultimately choose.