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. In much the same way you can likely change the route you take to work - you’ll get there, possibly a bit slower or faster, but unless you take a complete detour, you’ll get there in the end. Take a look at these easy meditation methods and choose the one that you prefer.
Walking meditation
This is an exceptionally easy way for you to meditate. Of course, you’ll be aware of what’s close by and what is going on around you. The beauty of a walking meditation is that you can use time that would otherwise be wasted. Plus no-one else need know that you’re meditating, which can be a benefit when you’re starting out. With a walking meditation, it’s a good time to pay attention to how you feel in yourself as well as what is near you. If you have a regular walk that’s around 15 to 20 minutes, that’s great. 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. Pay attention to the sounds and scents. And, naturally, start to notice and pay attention to the things you see. It’s possible that you will notice the vibrant colors that have always been present around you.
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. After that, breathe slowly out. Repeat this a number of times - start with 5 or so 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 receives the two tones, each slightly different, it goes into a state of meditation. The precise state will be a function of the frequency the binaural beats have been set at. 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 it’s the meditation method I personally use to reach a very deep state of meditation 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 sending a request to the universe (or cosmos) to send 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
A guided meditation can be performed in person or by listening to an MP3 audio file. There are lots of pre-recorded guided meditations available on the internet and places like Amazon. They cover all sorts of topics from general relaxation through to healing and contacting your higher self. Guided meditations typically last between 20 and 60 minutes. It will normally begin with a relaxation session to help you get the most from your meditation 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 relieve your pain, 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). Each guided meditation is different - find someone who’s voice is good for you to listen to and follow them!