Meditation Made Simple: 5 Easy Ways To Meditate

There are lots of different ways that you can use to meditate.

Each way has roughly the same result, it’s just a different way to reach that result. In much the same way you can likely change the route you take to work - you’ll get there, maybe faster or slower, but unless you take a complete detour, you’ll get there in the end. Examine these simple methods of meditation. Then decide on one method to try out.

Walking meditation

This is an exceptionally easy way for you to meditate. Of course, you’ll be aware of what’s close by and what is going on around you. The joy of using walking meditation is that you can do it pretty much anywhere. Also there’s no necessity for anyone else to know that you’re meditating, which can be a plus point when you’re beginning. With a walking meditation, it’s a good time to pay attention to how you feel in yourself as well as what is near you. If you regularly take a walk of between 15 and 20 minutes, that’s fantastic. And if you can keep away from the distraction of traffic noise, even better, although if you’re in a large city that may be easier said than done. If there’s a local park, consider that. Or a riverside walk may be worth exploring. Then take yourself for a gentle stroll. Pay attention to the sounds and scents. And, of course, also pay attention to what you see. It’s possible that you will notice the vibrant colors that have always been present around you.

Breathing meditation

A breathing meditation can be as easy or as difficult as you want. At its easiest, find yourself a quiet place where you’re likely to be undisturbed. Start to take slightly deeper breaths than you normally would. Make each in-breath long, slow and deep. If you feel comfortable, hold in your breath for a short while before releasing it. Then breathe out slowly. Repeat this a number of times - begin with, say, 5 repetitions and gradually increase this number. This is an easy meditation that can be practiced anywhere {and will leave your body more relaxed} and ready for the rest of the day.

Binaural beats meditation

Binaural beat meditations operate by playing two slightly different tones - one into each ear. The beats are often covered up by things like new age music, nature sounds, and so on. When your brain hears the two different tones, it is placed into a meditative state. The precise state will be a function of the frequency the binaural beats have been set at. You don’t need to worry too much about the science behind this, just know that it works. It’s fantastically simple and it’s the meditation method I personally use to drop into a very deep meditative state simply by listening to a CD for half an hour or so.

Cosmic meditation

This has become popular in the UK as broadcaster Noel Edmonds attributes his recent come-back to the process. It’s also similar to the “Law of Attraction”, which in turn was made popular by “The Secret”. Cosmic meditation involves reaching a meditative state and then asking the cosmos to “deliver” something into your life. You send your intention to the cosmos (whatever that intention is) and then put your focus elsewhere whilst you wait for your intention to be returned to you. Cosmic meditation is normally performed with a guided meditation. It is also known as Cosmic Ordering.

Guided meditation

Your guided meditation can be “live” or it can be stored on an MP3 or CD. There are plenty of guided meditations available on the internet and they encompass everything from regular relaxation through to specific healings. Guided meditations typically last between 20 and 60 minutes. It will normally begin with a relaxation period to help you get the best from your meditation session and will then move on to the core of the session you’ve chosen. So if you’re playing a guided meditation to connect with your higher self, you’ll maybe be guided to fill your body with a bright white light or maybe some healing sand (which then drains out of your body, taking the toxins with it). Each guided meditation is different - find someone who’s voice is good for you to listen to and follow them!