Guided Meditation: Get Wise to the Bare Basics

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Many people have misconceptions about meditation, assuming that it entails sitting motionless for long periods of time. But that is not what meditation is. Meditation is simply a method of calming your mind and relieving it of the tensions of daily life. You don't have to do yoga for hours to reap the benefits. in fact, 15 to 20 minutes a day is plenty for most people.

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There are two sorts of meditation techniques in general: Concentration Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation.

• Concentration meditation entails concentrating on a certain object, sound, mantra, or even a movement pattern.
• In contrast, in Mindfulness meditation, you open your consciousness to your inner world, becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

While it is possible to learn meditation via trial and error, it is preferable to study Guided Meditation Techniques under the supervision of an experienced and trained teacher who will take you through the proper practices to follow. There are, however, a few basic strategies you might attempt to taste some of the benefits of a daily meditation program.

However, before beginning any relaxation meditation, you need to learn how to achieve complete bodily relaxation:

• Sit in a chair with your back straight and visualize a yellow light rising from the floor and gradually covering your body, beginning with your feet and then traveling upwards until it reaches the top of your head. When your entire body is entirely coated in light, you should be in a state of perfect physical relaxation and inner serenity.

One guided meditation approach involves imagining a safe refuge for yourself where you can completely relax and enjoy some alone time. Consider the size, the material, the lighting, and whether the temperature inside is cool, warm, or temperate. You may visualize yourself sitting in your refuge, enjoying the isolation and quiet once you've built a vivid image of it. However, you can also use other soothing ideas, such as imagining oneself floating in a river or watching some fish swim serenely in a pond.

Here are some additional relaxation meditation tips:

• To begin, you must meditate in a peaceful, comfortable location where you will not be interrupted. You should also avoid attempting to blank your mind; this is one of the most common fallacies regarding meditation. Instead, attempt to concentrate on something.
  
• Meditation is also best conducted when sitting straight up in a chair or lying down on the floor, and with a light breakfast or snack in your stomach. Relax and let go rather than forcing yourself to concentrate. Finally, you don't have to see intriguing things in your thoughts for the meditation to be successful. Simply sensing something within is sufficient.