In this article and video, you’re going to learn about the art of concentrative meditation, its benefits and how to do it. Concentrative meditation is not one meditation technique. It is a whole class of meditation techniques that utilize the practice of focused concentration on one object. Meditation techniques can roughly be classed into three
In this article and video, you will learn a powerful guided meditation for grounding and centering yourself. Grounding exercises and techniques take on many forms. This exercise is a visualization that will anchor you in your body and in the here and now. Groundedness is a very helpful quality to embody before a formal meditation session. If
It is easy to reach a Theta state of mind without binaural beats, metronomes or other nicknacks. Here you will learn how to enter a Theta state with a quick visualization exercise PLUS how to use it for intuitive work. A Theta mind state gives a surprisingly powerful boost to intuitive work and your ability
You’re going to learn how to do Zazen meditation. Zazen is the main meditation technique practiced in Zen Buddhism. It’s essentially a mindfulness meditation that emphasizes harmonizing the body, mind and breath. The Zazen instructions are below. In the video, it’s a guided meditation. iTunes Video Podcast *** iTunes MP3 Podcast Zen has so many different lineages,
In this video and article, you’re going to learn how to perform a moon gazing meditation technique in the Trataka (pr. trah’-tah-kah) tradition. Trataka, also known as Tratak (pr. trah’-tahk), was a pillar of Hatha Yoga before postures and breathing exercises began to dominate that system. Trataka means fixed gazing. The object you gaze upon
In the video and article below, you’re going to learn a deep breathing meditation technique that focuses on accessing that place of deep inner stillness within. It’s a guided meditation in the video. The breathing exercise will bring a state of deep relaxation as you become more alive at the same time. Breath is life.
In this article and video, you’re going to learn how to stop thinking too much using proven methods that are thousands of years old. There is a high correlation between happiness and a quiet mind. You may know this already, but how do you quiet your mind? It can be quite tricky. This isn’t just
In this video and article, you’re going to learn how to open your third eye chakra with a guided meditation. Third eye activation is not a quick process. It requires patience. If you access your third eye regularly, you will eventually experience some “quantum leaps” or “openings”. It is not either open or closed. There
A lot of people ask, “how long should you meditate for?” Many also wonder whether too much meditation is dangerous. This article and video will explain the best practices for a safe and solid practice. How Long Should You Meditate For and How Often? The answer to the first question is different for everyone, though
In this video and article, you will learn how to do walking meditation using the Zen Kinhin technique (pr. Kin’ Hyin’ or Kin’ Yin’, both syllables with equal accent). Instructions vary according to tradition, so we’ll get as comprehensive as possible so that you can find a method that suits you. Traditionally, monks do Zen
In the video and article below, you will learn the powerful eye gazing meditation technique and increase your capacity for intimacy and compassion. It’s designed as a partner meditation for couples, but you can also practice this solo by gazing into a mirror. The eye gazing meditation is a powerful emotional cleansing tool which
In the video below, I explain the different types of meditation techniques and give you at least a good clue or two about how to choose the one you’re most compatible with. You can also read about all this below the video. First of all, let me tell you something. In reality, there’s really one
In this article and video, you’re going to learn about the art of concentrative meditation, its benefits and how to do it. Concentrative meditation is not one meditation technique. It is a whole class of meditation techniques that utilize the practice of focused concentration on one object. Meditation techniques can roughly be classed into three
