What Type of Meditation is Right for You?
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In modern society, we know of meditation as sitting down in a silent room doing nothing… trying to feel something? When in all actuality meditation isn’t just one thing, there are many different types/styles of meditation you probably didn't know about. It’s all about finding the right one that resonates with you.
In this blog you will learn,
Different Types of Meditation
Benefits of Meditation… that no one talks about
How to: Choose Which Type of Meditation is Right for You
Meditation is the practice of “stillness of the mind”. There are many different techniques that can achieve this state of mind, which is why I’m here to share some of them with you. Meditation can be an incredible way to alleviate everyday stress and anxiety. You will be able to connect with your mind and body allowing you to be in the present moment.
If you’re interested in feeling the relief of everyday worries, you’ve come to the right place. To start your meditation journey, here are some of my favorite methods of meditation that anyone can do.
Different Types of Meditation
Meditation comes in many different forms. This is something most people don’t know and are already discouraged about before even discovering the endless options. You might have an idea in your head about someone sitting down with their eyes closed doing nothing , when in reality that is just one form.
I’m here to present you with 7 different types of meditation that you can start today. I recommend any of these types for beginners and I just want to remind you that there’s no wrong way to meditate if you’re intentional. Don’t be afraid to push yourself to unknown places!
Mindfulness Meditation- a meditation where you are intently focused on your surroundings with all 5 senses and aware of your feelings in the present moment, all while being detached at the same time.
-be present
-focus on breath
-observe thoughts and feelings
-bring awareness to different parts of body
Love Meditation- a loving meditation is practiced when you are open to giving or receiving love. You can do this as self-love practice or send an energetic hug to someone you love.
-show gratitude towards your body
-feel/cultivate love and compassion towards mind/body/soul
-hug, rub, kiss your body to show affection or visualize giving someone a hug
Guided Meditation-a meditation led by someone to guide you, most often as your eyes are closed. This is perfect for beginners!
- have someone else guide you through meditation (person, podcast, youtube, etc.)
-set intention before
Transcendental Meditation- silently repeat mantra in your head. “Om” is the most common repeated mantra, as it resonates with the universal sound of creation-leading the meditation into calming energy.
- repeated mantra (sound, word, phrase) out loud or in head
-helps focus on specific intention
-generates a lot of energy (observe feelings, sounds, colors. surroundings)
Body Scan Meditation- is a mindfulness meditation practice used to scan all areas of the body for anything that doesn’t feel normal (pain, tension, sensation, etc.) This develops into a relationship with yourself over time. Your inner voice starts to become clear.
-lie down and sit comfortably
-close eyes and begin breathing deeply
-start at feet and notice any sensations
-slowly move focus up the body stopping at various body parts (hips, legs, stomach, arms, hands, neck, shoulders, head)
-notice any tingling or sensations
-acknowledge tension, without trying to change it
-finish by sensing whole body
Walking Meditation- is practiced as a mindfulness meditation to bring awareness to the ground (earth), your feet (body), and the present moment with every step. Try creating time in your day to take a 20 minute walk with the intention to be present. The whole time focus everything around you and your thoughts but do so without judgement.
- set intention to ground self with earth/ nature
-focus on breath, steps, feet, ground
-observe surroundings using all 5 senses
-let thoughts come and go, don’t analyze or judge them
Affirmation Meditation- is a practice of meditation where you repeat phrases or statements with the main goal to connect your mind and body to what you’re saying. The goal is to shift your mindset to actually believing what you are saying and to embody the energy of it.
-positive phrase or statement used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts
-pick a phrase or phrases and repeat it to yourself
-remember to breath and not rush
-allow yourself to really take in what you’re saying
Here is an example of an Affirmation Meditation focused on Chakra Healing
use this cheatsheet to start practicing meditation TODAY!
The Benefits of Meditation that no one talks about…
My life before meditation was a whirlwind of emotions that I couldn’t control and felt like I was losing myself. I suffered from hormonal imbalances, depression, anxiety, and was triggered by absolutely everything. I was living my life in chaos and was very emotionally vulnerable which caused me to feel very disoriented and lost. Nothing felt right until I discovered mediation.
Meditation allowed me to detach my emotions from my current situation and changed my perspective. I started to feel calm throughout my day and what would normally trigger me, didn’t really seem like that big of a deal anymore. I was able to show gratitude to my body instead of disappointment. I became more confident in my voice and made changes in my life to pursue what really made me happy.
How to: Choose Which Type of Meditation is Right for You
If you’ve made it this far, the next step would be to choose which type of meditation is right for you! Out of the options I listed above, they are all beginner friendly.
To choose which type is best for you, think about how much time you are willing to commit to a daily practice. Even 20 minutes daily will have an impact on your health. Think of which method spoke to you, one you felt like you could even do right now.
Take the leap and carve 20 minutes out of your day tomorrow. Choose one of the types of meditation above and just start. The hardest part about meditation is thinking “am I doing it right?” There is no right way. There are guidelines of types of meditation but everyone is different and adjusting anything to fit you and your lifestyle is more than okay.
If you still think you need a little bit more of a guideline, here is a FREE downloadable PDF document for my “Self Love/Gratitude Guided Meditation Script”. This is here to show you my exact process. Click here to download!
To spice up your designated meditation space, you can go to my Resource Library page and browse through my favorite meditation accessories and more! Click here to check it out!
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