| Discovering the best meditation method for you is | | | | 4. Mantra meditation. Repeat your |
| one of the highs you can experience in modern | | | | 5. Candle meditation. Light a candle somewhere |
| chosen mantra over and over, either out loud or | | | | safe, sit down and focus on the candle flame. Let |
| in your head.day life. | | | | all other thoughts drift out of your mind. Keep |
| Too often, we are too stressed even to | | | | focussed on the flickering flame. |
| contemplate meditation, even though taking a few | | | | 6. Guided meditation. Put on your headphones and |
| quiet minutes to meditate could be one of the | | | | listen to a pre-recorded guided meditation talk you |
| best things we could do in our lives. | | | | through the process of relaxing your body and |
| For the next week, experiment with a different | | | | clearing your mind. |
| meditation method each day and note down the | | | | 7. Mirror gazing. No, you're not doing an impression |
| effects. You'll then have a much clearer idea of | | | | of Narcissus! Simply gaze into your reflected |
| the best meditation method for you. | | | | image. Focus on the wall just behind your head. |
| | | | Let all other thoughts fall out of your mind. |
| 1. Breathing meditation. This is one of the simplest | | | | Your feelings and daily journal will help you to |
| meditation techniques and focusing on your | | | | quickly come to a conclusion as to which |
| breathing is quick and easy. | | | | meditation method is best for you. You may |
| 2. Walking meditation. Take a leisurely walk. | | | | even decide to "ring the changes" and indulge in |
| Breathe in the air. Notice the sounds and smells! | | | | several different meditations according to the day |
| 3. High tech meditation. Put on your headphones | | | | of the week and the time available in your |
| and a binaural beats track. Sit back and let the | | | | schedule. |
| technology do the rest. | | | | |