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How to Meditate

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Techniques

Browse evidence-based meditation, breathwork, and movement techniques across every tradition.

ACT

Acceptance Meditation

Leaves on a Stream

Observer Self Meditation

Values Clarification

Affirmations

Affirmation Meditation

Self-Affirmation Practice

Breathwork

4-7-8 Breathing

Awakening Breath

Bandha

Bhramari (Bee Breath)

Chant-Breath Synchronization

Circular Breathing

Cold Exposure Breathing

Conscious Connected Breathing

Counted Breathing

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Dirga Pranayama

Extended Exhale Breathing

Grounding/Integration Practice

Integration Breathing

Kapalabhati

Light Breathing

Microcosmic Orbit Breathing

Movement-Integrated Breathing

Music-Guided Breathing

Natural Breathing

Nose Unblocking Exercise

Simhasana (Lion's Breath)

Simulate High Altitude Training

Sound Expression Breathing

Trauma Release Breathing

Tummo Breathing

Tummo Inner Fire

Vase Breathing

Warm Water Rebirthing

CBT

Behavioral Activation Meditation

Rational Self-Analysis

Thought Record Practice

Chakras

Chakra-Focused Breathing

Heart Chakra Meditation

Chanting

Bhajans

Buddhist Sutra Chanting

Kirtan

Sacred Choral Singing

Contemplation

Contemplative Inquiry

Existential Inquiry

Five Remembrances

Impermanence Contemplation (Anicca)

Philosophical Reflection

Poetry Contemplation

Precious Human Life Contemplation

Six Element Meditation

The Work

DBT

Emotion Surfing Practice

Half-Smile & Willing Hands

Interpersonal Effectiveness Practice

Self-Soothing Practice

Dance

Music-Driven Movement

Nataraj Meditation

Open Floor Practice

Peak-and-Release Dance

Sema Ceremony Practice

Soul Motion Practice

Staccato Rhythm

Stillness Rhythm

Energy Work

Aura Cleansing

Aura Sensing

Crystal Healing

Energy Blockage Awareness

Inner Smile

Jigam (Energy Sensing Meditation)

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help

Light Body Meditation

Lightning Flash Meditation

Middle Pillar

Nadi/Meridian Awareness

Prana/Chi Awareness

Pratyabhijna (Self-Recognition)

Qabalistic Cross

Reiki Self-Healing

Sacred Union Meditation

Sefirot Sequential Meditation (Tree of Life)

Shaktipat Meditation

Forgiveness

Forgiveness Practice

Forgiveness of Self Practice

Goal Setting

Accountability Self-Review

Gratitude

Gratitude Meditation

Savoring Practice

Grounding

5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Grounding

Sit Spot Practice

Sky Gazing

Stargazing Meditation

Sunrise/Sunset Contemplation

Weight Awareness

Habit Building

Habit Loop Awareness

Habit Stacking

Identity-Based Habit Change

Mindful Self-Discipline Practice

Tiny Habits Practice

Hypnotherapy

Ericksonian Trance

Self-Hypnosis

IFS

Parts Dialogue Practice

Parts-Based Visualization

Inner Child Work

Inner Child Healing

Inner Child Visualization

Intention Setting

Sankalpa Practice (Yogic Resolve)

Journaling

Attachment-Based Self-Reflection

Contemplative Journaling

Ignatian Examen

Life Review Meditation

Naikan Reflection

Values Contemplation

Life Coaching

Character Strengths Meditation

Growth Mindset

Ikigai Exploration Practice

Self-Coaching Practice

Strengths Spotting Practice

Work-Life Integration Practice

Loving-Kindness

Compassion-Focused Imagery

Just-Like-Me Meditation

Karuna (Compassion)

Loving-Kindness (Metta)

Metta for Difficult Person

Metta for Neutral Person

Metta for Self

Tonglen (Sending and Taking)

Tonglen Partner Practice

Lucid Dreaming

Astral Projection

Dream Incubation

Dream Yoga

Lucid Dream Induction

Wake-Initiated Lucid Dream (WILD) Practice

Mantra

Mantra Repetition (Japa)

Om Mani Padme Hum

So Hum Meditation

Mindful Movement

Osho Dynamic Meditation

Osho Kundalini Shaking

Standing Zikr with Movement

TRE-Style Shaking

Therapeutic Tremoring

Vibrational Release

Nervous System Regulation

Capacity Building Practice

Co-Regulation Practice

Dorsal Vagal Awareness

Glimmers Practice

Orienting to Safety

Polyvagal-Informed Self-Regulation Practice

Settling Practice

Non-Dual Awareness

Direct Recognition

Loving Awareness

Mahamudra Natural Mind

Natural State Resting

Resting as Awareness

Witness Consciousness

Prayer

Amidah Meditation (Standing Prayer)

Angelic Invocation

Bhakti Meditation

Bodhisattva Vow

Buddhānussati (Recollection of the Buddha)

Darshan-Style Presence Practice

Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)

Hitbodedut (Spontaneous Personal Prayer)

Lectio Divina

Nembutsu / Nianfo (Pure Land Recitation)

Puja

Refuge Prayer

Salawat (Prophetic Blessing)

Silent Prayer

Simran (Naam Japna)

Surrender Prayer

Qigong

Gentle Joint Mobilisation

Gravity-Led Movement

Microcosmic Orbit

Qi Cultivation

Sexual Energy Transmutation (Jing Cultivation)

Shibashi

Wu Qin Xi

Zhan Zhuang

Relationships

Authentic Relating Practice

Contemplative Dyad Practice

Contemplative Hevruta

Empathic Listening Practice

Eye-Gazing

Gottman-Informed Connection Meditation

Imago Dialogue Practice

Insight Dialogue

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Meditation

Touch-Based Partner Meditation

Self-Discovery

Mirror Work

Self-Inquiry

Tracing the I-Thought

Shadow Work

Shadow Work Visualization

Shamanic Journey

Descent Journey

Soul Retrieval Visualization

Vision Quest

Sleep

Breath-Coordinated Release

Evening Reflection Practice

Sleep Preparation Ritual

Somatics

Body Story Tracking

Boundary Awareness

Completion of Defensive Responses

Discharge Awareness

Hakomi Mindful Body Inquiry

Impulse Tracking

Orienting Practice

Pendulation Practice

Sensorimotor Awareness Practice

Somatic Experiencing Meditation

Somatic Unwinding

Titration Practice

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Walking

Wuji Standing

Walking Meditation

Kinhin (Zen Walking)

Labyrinth Walking

Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Vinyasa Flow

Yoga Nidra

Sleep Body Scan

Yoga Nidra

Popular Search

Orientation

Techniques

ACT

Affirmations

Body Awareness

Breathwork

CBT

Chakras

Chanting

Contemplation

DBT

Dance

Energy Work

Forgiveness

Goal Setting

Gratitude

Grounding

Habit Building

Hypnotherapy

IFS

Inner Child Work

Intention Setting

Journaling

Life Coaching

Loving-Kindness

Lucid Dreaming

Mantra

Meditation

Mindful Movement

Mindfulness

Nervous System Regulation

Non-Dual Awareness

Prayer

Qigong

Relationships

Self-Discovery

Self-Inquiry

Shadow Work

Shamanic Journey

Sleep

Somatics

Sound Healing

Tai Chi

Visualization

Walking Meditation

Yoga

Yoga Nidra

Techniques

ACT

Affirmations

Body Awareness

Breathwork

CBT

Chakras

Chanting

Contemplation

DBT

Dance

Energy Work

Forgiveness

Goal Setting

Gratitude

Grounding

Habit Building

Hypnotherapy

IFS

Inner Child Work

Intention Setting

Journaling

Life Coaching

Loving-Kindness

Lucid Dreaming

Mantra

Meditation

Mindful Movement

Mindfulness

Nervous System Regulation

Non-Dual Awareness

Prayer