Meditation

Meditation, a thoughtful practice that focuses one’s mind on a particular thing or condition for a period of time. This generally done in a quite place and/or with the help of chanting or simple focusing with mind in a closed eye. Its done for a number of reasons – religious or spiritual purposes to just finding peace and happiness in life.

In our modern era, meditation has been widely acclaimed as a way to manage stress one gained from his day-to-day life. It has also been scientifically proved that meditation is a great way in fighting chronic illnesses, including depression, heart disease, and chronic pain.

Being an ancient practice it has many forms depending on what you want to achieve. Here is a list of seven different types of meditation focused at different goals:

1.Mindfullness Meditation – Being fully aware of your present thoughts. What is happening around you now, and not becoming very reactive.

 

2. Transcendental Meditation – Repeating a mantra or personal word to achieve a state of relaxation & peace.

 

3. Guided Meditation – This is generally guided through a teacher who help you draw a mental picture through visualizing a state of mind and situation that’s relaxing for you.

 

4. Vipasana Meditation – To see things as they really are. Self tranformation through self observation.

 

5. Loving Kindness Meditation(Meeta Meditation) – Directing well wishes toward others and achieving happiness & peace within.

 

6. Chakra Meditation – Refer as the centre of energy. Focuses on bringing balance to any of the seven chakras in the body.

 

7. Yoga Meditation – Performed with flexible yoga postures & controlled breathing exercises to promote flexibility & calm in mind.