Begin your meditation journey
The Art of Meditation
Discover the transformative power of regular meditation practice and how it can enhance your mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
With roots in ancient spiritual and philosophical traditions, meditation has evolved into a widely practiced technique for enhancing mental, emotional, and physical well-being in our modern world.
Getting Started
- •Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won't be disturbed
- •Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight
- •Start with just 5 minutes daily and gradually increase
- •Focus on your breath, a mantra, or a guided meditation
- •Be patient and gentle with yourself as you develop your practice
Meditation Techniques
Mindfulness Meditation
Focus on your breath and observe thoughts without judgment as they pass through your mind.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Direct positive thoughts and wishes toward yourself and others to cultivate compassion.
Body Scan Meditation
Progressively focus attention on different parts of your body, releasing tension as you go.
Breath Awareness
Focus solely on your breathing, counting breaths or noticing the sensation of air moving.
Mantra Meditation
Repeat a calming word, phrase or sound to prevent distracting thoughts.
Visualization
Form mental images of peaceful places or situations to promote relaxation.
Begin Your Journey
The most important step in meditation is simply to begin. Return to the timer above and start with just a few minutes each day. Consistency matters more than duration when building your practice.