Meditation for Beginners

10 of the Most Common Meditation Techniques

The purpose of meditation is to relax the mind and the body; it is not a complicated process but there are some simple steps you can follow to get started. If meditation has been challenging for you, then perhaps you have been trying too hard.

There are many techniques you can use to get started. Meditation is the opposite of what most of us engage in throughout the day so it can be difficult to learn how to turn off your mind if this is something you are not used to doing.

Ten of the most common meditation techniques include:

1. Breathing Meditations
2. Mindfulness Meditations
3. Focus Meditations
4. Movement Meditation or Walking Meditations
5. Mantra Meditations
6. Buddhist Meditations such as Loving Kindness
7. Christian Meditation or Spiritual Meditations
8. Guided Meditations
9. Transcendental Meditations
10. Progressive Relaxation Meditations

Now, this is by no means an exhaustive list.  There are a plethora of styles and methods to meditation.

What Techniques are Ideal for Beginners?

There are several techniques suitable for beginners. A few of these include (Bertone, 2019):

• Breathing Meditations
• Mindfulness Meditations
• Focus Meditations
• Walking Meditations
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditations
• Mantra Meditations

Below I have included some videos to get you started on your journey.