Meditation on the breath, often practiced in Theravada Buddhism.
Self-relaxation technique through autosuggestion.
Devotion and love for a personal god or divine principle.
Systematically going through and perceiving different areas of the body.
Focusing on the different energy centers of the body.
Focusing on specific colors to improve mood.
Meditative practice through mindful photography.
Using dance as a means to promote mindfulness and physical expression.
Tibetan practice that emphasizes direct awareness and inner calm.
Meditative experience of nature, originally from Japan.
Integrating Gestalt therapy principles into meditative practices.
Guided meditation with visual images and scenarios.
Focusing on heart rhythm and emotional regulation.
Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Meditation during the transition to the sleep state.
The path of knowledge and insight in Hinduism.
Walking meditation in Zen Buddhism.
Combination of meditation, breathing exercises and movement to awaken the Kundalini energy.
Concentration on energy centers and sounds.
Development of love and compassion towards oneself and others.
Tibetan meditation technique that focuses on the nature of the mind.
Meditation by creating or looking at mandalas.
Focusing on the present moment and accepting the present experience.
Focusing on music or sounds to achieve a meditative state.
Meditation on inner sounds or vibrations.
Systematic tensing and relaxing of various muscle groups.
Traditional Chinese meditative exercises to cultivate vital energy.
The royal path of yoga, which focuses on controlling the mind.
Concentration on an object to develop a calm and stable mind.
Sudden enlightenment in Zen Buddhism.
Path of mindfulness and heartfulness in the Tibetan tradition.
Chinese martial art practiced as a meditative movement for health and well-being.
Practices based on Taoist teachings, often with a focus on inner peace.
Practice of mind control and development in the dream state.
Tibetan meditation of compassion, in which suffering is absorbed and well-being is sent out.
Uninterrupted contemplation of a fixed point to increase concentration.
Insight meditation that focuses on realizing the true nature of reality.
Mentally imagining calming scenes or images.
Meditation while walking, often combined with mindfulness of movement.
Deep relaxation and meditation while lying down.
Sitting meditation in Zen Buddhism, often with a focus on breathing.
Meditation through drawing or painting to promote mindfulness and presence.