5 Deepest Meditation Techniques To Experience

Just this morning one of my clients asked me what the deepest meditation techniques are. And I was divided in two over what to say. On the one hand some techniques seem deep on the surface level, things like Self Inquiry and Merkaba. On the other hand, there’s the technique that you, as an individual, will find the deepest. Because don’t we all experience meditation in ways that are unique to us?

In this guide I’m going to share the top 5 deepest meditation techniques that go deep when you do them correctly (not always easy) and then how you can find the one meditation technique that you will find the most powerful.

Let’s begin.

What is a “Deep Meditation Technique”?

When we say that a meditation technique is “deep” we mean that it brings you from surface level experience to a place of profound awareness and insight. That being said, it’s easy to misread “depth” as just being “deeply relaxing”. True meditation is not about relaxation, even though many people spend years just focusing on the relaxing aspect and totally miss out on the true power of meditation. 

When I practice a deep meditation technique, it feels like something pulls me beneath the noise—past the racing thoughts and into a kind of quiet that holds me completely. The more I return to these techniques, the more I notice real changes—less reactivity, more presence, a softer way of being with myself. Often these changes are subtle and you can easily miss them if you’re just going it alone without guidance.

Many people take lessons with me because they want to experience the type of transcendence that meditation can lead to, which can be impossible when youre just meditating alone or using Youtube videos.

So how do you go deep in meditation?

How To Go Deep In Meditation

To go deep in meditation, you need to let it happen. This is a lesson I learned in my mid-twenties when I was really trying to push my practice. I felt like I couldn’t go further no matter how hard I tried. So I let things be as they. And that was when things shifted for me.

Depth comes when you stop trying to get somewhere and start fully feeling where you are—without resistance. That means: staying with the breath even when it gets boring, staying with the body even when it gets tense, staying with the moment even when it brings up fear or grief or nothingness. Stay with it.

But for others, and for some of the people I teach, depth comes from actually finally understanding the more subtle aspects of the practice, such as the jhanas, the aspects of meditation that cannot be expressed in an article or YouTube video. 

5 Deepest Meditation  Techniques

These techniques can potentially go deep if done correctly. Because they are advanced they do require an understanding of the nuanced aspects of the practice.

Somatic: A body-based meditation that focuses on sensing and feeling physical sensations to release tension and reconnect with the present moment. I find that this method leads my clients and me into a deep state that feels like you’re at the bottom of the ocean, at a place of complete rest, while life plays out around you. It makes you incredibly aware of the inner workings of the body but in a very relaxed way.

Self-Inquiry: The meditative process of turning awareness inward and asking “Who am I?” to discover the source of consciousness. I find that this technique moves me far away from my regular thought patterns and, practiced regularly, can help me change limiting beliefs. It also reveals to us the pure consciousness that is our true nature.

Neti Neti: A self-inquiry method from Advaita Vedanta that uses the phrase “not this, not this” to strip away all false identities and reveal the true Self. My Clients and I find that it leads us to a deeper state of self realization, one in which we connect with the pure energy that is at our core and we release our imprisoning sense of self. It’s incredibly liberating.

Merkaba: A mystical meditation said to activate the body’s energy field through sacred geometry and breath to access higher states and spiritual dimensions. Many of my clients are attracted to the deeply spiritual nature of this technique and in many cases it has led them to a deeper understanding of spirituality.

Vipassana: A meditation practice rooted in early Buddhism that trains you to observe sensations, thoughts, and emotions with clear, non-reactive awareness to see the true nature of reality and dissolve suffering. This becomes a deep meditation technique when practiced for longer sessions, which is one reason why many people enjoy Vipassana retreats.

Guided DEEP Meditation Technique

In this meditation we mix Somatic meditation with self inquiry. Although you can never go as deep using a video as you can meditating with an actual guide, I hope you enjoy it.

But what one should you do?

Through my many years of teaching meditation I’ve learned that the technique you should do is the one thats in your own blind spot. For instance, I’ve taught many highly intellectual people who are very logical but blind to, for example, subtle energies like love and self compassion. So the best techniques for them were ones that filled in those blind spots. The thing is, in many cases it’s hard to see what you’re missing simply because that is your blind spot. That’s why working with someone else can help you realise what you’ve been missing, and it’s the missing pieces that will bring you the most personal transformation. 

Final Thoughts

I feel wonderful every time I go deep in meditation. It’s as though the noise and busyness of the world fades away and you’re left in a state of complete bliss. But I also know that it’s not always easy to know what to do, or which technique to use, because meditation is such an individual thing –what brings personal transformation for me might not do the same for you.

To go further, work with me. In a private session I will help you to find the best meditation technique for you, the technique that takes you to the deepest state you’ve experienced. 

Paul Harrison

Paul Harrison is a meditation teacher with 25 years of experience and a deep passion for helping others. Known for his empathy and authentic approach, he’s dedicated to guiding individuals and teams toward mindfulness, clarity, and well-being.