The other main type of meditation is "mindfulness" or "insight" meditation. This is being aware of yourself in the here and now. While this sounds easy in theory, it is often ... Read More...

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Concentration meditation (say that quickly 3 times) is the type of meditation most of us think of when we hear the word meditation, and implies relaxing the body, concentrating on your thoughts, and shutting out the rest of the world. The goal is to not be aware of your body sensations, your surroundings, or worries: and instead to replace these thoughts with carefully chosen thoughts instead. By occupying your mind with these chosen thoughts, you can temporarily shut out both the outside world and the inner dialog that many of us have.

There are many techniques for concentration meditation. They include: Read More...

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