Different Types of Meditation

Meditation doesn't mean just sitting cross-legged quietly. There are many different types of meditation developed in different cultures. In essential anything can be meditation. Any

Still Mind Meditation

The mind can be a great tool to maintain our life if managed properly. However, in a mind-focused modern society, we are constantly trying to catch up with life. To survive in modern society we believe we need to think faster, produce better ideas, learn as much as we can, and be sharper and quicker than others. As a result, our thinking process becomes faster and uncontrollable to a level that we can not relax even during our resting time.

Lots of people suffer from

- Sleeping problems

- Mental unclarity

- Exhaustion

- Anxiety

- Panic Attack

- Burned out

- Unable to relax

- Unhappiness

- Not being able to enjoy life

- The lost direction in life

Still Mind is a mind control meditation that is aimed to calm your mind and increase self-awareness.

. By simply turning your attention to your breathing, you can tame your mind and find a calm space in between the thoughts.

It is easy and can be done by anybody. However, to get into the habit of practicing and to help you stay focused during the meditation, it is recommended to practice under the guidance of a Still Mind Teacher until the practice becomes a habit for you.

Mantra Meditation

Mantras are sacred sounds, words, or phrases used since ancient times in many spiritual practices. In the Buddhist tradition, mantras are brought into this world by Bodhisattvas. Bodhisattvas are the enlightened beings who come into the world to help people. Similar to Saints in Christian culture. Each Bodhisattva brings a different mantra for different purposes. Such as mantras for clearing obstacles, mantras for the opening heart, mantras for defeating negative energies, karma clearing mantra, and others.

In essence, a mantra, when repeated over and over again during meditation would certain energy frequency which in turn prevents the mind from wandering away and creates deeper awareness. Chanting mantras can be a great way of controlling the mind and unwanted emotions.

Moving Meditation

Moving meditation means moving with awareness. The practice involves being aware of each slow movement. It is not just simply walking or repeating certain postures. Moving Meditation involves slow and fluid movements combined with breathing, awareness, and energy work. The practitioner would be feeling the energy circulation, breath would be synchronized with the movements and the mind would be in a calm and meditative state.

During moving meditation the mind, body, emotions, and energy unify and move as a whole. Attention is not separated between mind, body, or emotion. Everything becomes whole. The practitioner experiences a sense of wholeness, presence, and deep awareness. Moving meditation restores the balance between mind, body, emotions, and energy. Regular practice it also helps promote healthy energy circulation in the body.

There are different types of moving meditation practices.

Walking slowly while being aware of body, mind, emotions and energy creates a sense of wholeness and deep presence. Walking meditation helps you increase your focus and ability to be present, enhancing your sense of wholeness and awareness.

Qi Gong movements are based on Martial Art practice. Most Qi Gong postures are slow moving version of Martial Art movements. It is practised by repeating certain slow movements synchronised with breath to activate energy circulation on meridians.

Ancient practice used in China which involves repeating a set of slow movements together with deep breathing practice.

Due to the gentle and low impact nature of both Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices; they are especially good for people who can not do hard and high impact exercising. Gentle movements during the Qi Gong and Tai Chi practices help lowering blood pressure, promoting heart health, strengthening bones, generally increasing strength, balance, and flexibility as well as balancing your energy circulation.