Meditation Types

Because there are many different meditation types, it is practically guaranteed that you'll find one you like.

In the articles below, you'll learn more about the four main types of meditation and discover many meditations that are simple to incorporate into your life, such as a walk in the park, savoring your sandwich and standing in a queue.

Which of the following meditation types will become your favorite?

Types of Meditation
The four main types of meditation are guided, moving, sensory and mindful meditations. Learn more about them here.

Guided Meditation
Guided meditations are primarily dialogue based that are led by a leader who directs the focus of your mind and often uses visualization or imagery.

Moving Meditation
Moving meditation is exactly what it sounds like - you move some part of your body. Often the movements are paired with your breath. Yoga meditations are often moving meditations.

Sensory Meditation
In a sensory meditation, the mind is focused on sights, sounds, scents, tastes and touch.

Mindful Meditation
Mindful meditation is perhaps the most difficult type to describe because in this meditation the focus of the mind is the mind itself.

Breathing Meditation
In a breathing meditation you focus on your breath. Bringing your awareness to each inhale, and each exhale. As simple as it sounds, there are many varieties of breathing meditations.

Meditation Yoga
Meditation yoga is one of the best ways I know to bring your awareness to your body, to release emotions, and learning to love and accept yourself for who you are.

Walking Meditation
Walking meditation is easy to do. Anytime and anywhere you can turn a stroll into an opportunity to find silence and stillness inside.

Sight Meditation
In a sight meditation, the primary sense you are using is vision and the mind is focused on a visual object.

Sound Meditation
In a sound meditation you use sound to focus your attention. Sound is a powerful way to affect our bodies and this type of meditation can work at very deep levels.

Scent Meditation
A scent meditation can be as simple as being aware of various scents, or you could use scents as a means to access and release deeply held emotions.

Taste Meditation
Taste meditation is another type of meditation that is easy to incorporate into your life. And one of their benefits is that you become more aware of your eating habits.

Touch Meditation
A touch meditation is a great way of immediately becoming present in the here and now.