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Meditation Techniques
Learn the best exercises from Buddhism, Yoga, Taoism, and Hinduism, with scripts for all methods.

Mantras
Discover spiritual words and phrases to use in Japa, from Hinduism and Kundalini Yoga.

Mudras,
Learn hand positions used in Hatha and Kundalini yoga, as well as Buddhist methods. Use accupressure to activate regions of the brain.

Taoist Meditation
All about Lao Tzu meditations from the Tao Te Ching and other Taoist works.

Chi Exercises
Unlock your chi / qi / lifeforce by meditating on your vital energy.

Buddhist Meditation
Discover the forms of meditation Buddha used and taught in the Pali Canon, as used by Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Sharon Salzberg and Thich Nhat Hanh.

Zen / Zazen: 
Discover Zazen meditation techniques from Chan Buddhism, like Mindful Walking and Zen Gardening

Loving Kindness
Metta meditation is one of the most popular forms, s used by Sharon Salzberg. Learn metta meditation script and its benefits.

Vipassana:
Vipassana meditation (Buddhist Insight) is a form used in Mahayana Buddhism and other Buddhist sects. It's about focusing the mind and mindfully observing thoughts.

Anapanasati:
Anapanasati is a form of mindful breathing that Buddha explained in the Anapansati Sutta text.

Yoga Meditations Yoga meditations come from hatha Yoga, Kunadlini yoga and other forms, and use asanas and pranayama.

Chakra Meditations
The chakras are energy centres in the root, sacral, solar plexus, hart, throat, third eyes and crown. Activate your chakras wit this script.

Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of focusing the mind on the present moment and has been shown to improve emotions, focus, concentration, and happiness.

Mindfulness Exercises
Learn to be mindful at home, in the garden, at work, at school, everywhere.

Breathing
Breathing meditation techniques are known to acticate the parasympathetic nervous system to help with relaxation, according to research from Mark Krasnow of Stanford University.

Deep meditations
Want to go deeper? Then we've got some great advanced exercises and scripts for you to try.

Jedi Meditations
Star Wars is full of references to Zen Buddhism and Daoism. Learn Jedi meditations here.

Contemplation
Contemplation methods are used in Christianity and other religons, such as by meditating on Jesus Christ and God.

Merkaba Meditation Merkaba is a Jewish method that is very spiritual and ideal for advanced practitioners.

Meditative Dance 
Dance methods are used by Osho and are found in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and other spiritual belief systems.

Meditation For Atheists Yes athetists and agnostics can meditate. Here is how.

Biblical Did you know Jesus Christ meditated and the Bible recommends meditation?

Alpha Alpha is a brainwave state that produces a state of flow ideal for relaxing while being productive.

Osho Osho (Rajneesh) was a famous mystic who created new forms of dynamic meditation. Learn them here.

Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan
Learn Body Scan Meditation script from Jon Kabat Zinn [University of Massachusetts Medical School.]

Become A Meditation Teacher:
Find the best meditation teacher training certfication courses and become an instructor.

Risks Of Meditation:
Yes, there are some risks of the practice and you should take precautions. Learn how and why here.

crying during meditation
Because meditation releases emotions and relaxes the eyes it is not unusual to cry. Here's why.

Couples Meditations For Intimacy:
Yes, meditating as a couple can help enhance your marriage or reltaionship and build intimacy. Here's how.

meditation for love.
Bring love and attraction into your life with these scripts and exercises.

Become more attractive:
Find ways to be more attractive and more confident, have clearer skin, improve your hair, and stop the cortisol stress hormone effecting you.

focus and concentration. Here's why researchers at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital say it helps you to concenrate.

Meditation for Weight Loss
Mindful eating and other practices can help improve your diet and improve digestion so you loe weight.

Meditation For Athletes
Famous athletes meditate daily for the cognitive benefits and physcial health benefits of the practice. Here's why.

Meditation for fertility / childbirth Take control of cortisol, relieve stress, and have a healthy pregnancy.

Meditation For Anxiety: Learn how meditation improves amygdala and limbic system activity to help with anxiety.

Meditation For Depression
Learn the effect of mindfulness on the amygdala, hippocampus, and the dorsomedial thalamus, and why it helps with depression.

Stop Stress
Meditation helps with activity in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, the amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex to reduce stress.

Happiness
Discover why scientists at Studies at Kyoto University say that meditation is amazing for happiness and joy.

Become Enlightened
Enlightenment is a spiritual and Buddhist concept meaning to achieve ones highest self and find oneness. Here's a tutorial.

Meditation Tools:

Apps like Calm & Headspace Sure, Andy Puddicombe says that Headspace is best. But does it beat Calm, Insight Timer, Synctuition, and Buddhify?

Music
Listen to the best meditation music from the likes of Yogi Bhajan, Guru Singh, and Deva Premal and Miten

Games
Yes, there are meditative games. Deepak Chopra even released one. Here are the best of them.

Tibetan Singing Bowls 
Tibetan Singing Bowls are musical instruments that use specific frequencies of sound to heal mind and body.

Gifts for Buddhists
Does your boyfriend, girlfriend, brother, sister, mom or, well, anyone, want a Buddhist gift...?

Gongs: Meditation gongs use specific frequencies of sounds to elicit certain brainwaves that help with healing.

Meditating with Crystals Crystals have been used for centuries to heal the mind and body. What's your best one? Quartz? Amethyst? Carnelian? Found out here.

Mala Beads
Mala beads are spiritual jewelry used to count mantras when doing Japa.

Furniture:
From art decals to wall dividers to meditation chairs, here are the best yoga and meditation furniture items.

Create a meditation room
Want to turn your living room, bedroom, or other space into a relaxing Zen zone? We got your covered.

Meditation Chairs:
Find the best meditation chairs. Learn to sit comfortably and support your back and knees.

Zen Gardens
Zen gardens znd Japanese Rock Gardens are relaxing landscapes created mindfully.

Meditation books
The Miracle of Happiness, Wherever You Go There You Are, Zen Mind Beginners Mind... find the best books here.

Chakra Books: Want to read about the chakras and nadi? I recommend these books.