Sound Meditation

Using Sound for Meditation and Healing
Here are some simple ways to practice sound meditation. Sound has been used for meditation and healing since the beginning of time. The ancient sages understood there are naturally occuring sounds and tones which vibrate at a frequency that helps us both physically and spiritually. In many traditions, music [...]

Mind Meditation Technique

Transforming the Mind into an Ally
What is Mind Meditation? Well, if you’ve been practicing my other meditation techniques, then you’ve probably experienced the #1 block that most people encounter when trying to meditate: Thoughts.
Yes, your mind loves to think. And it’s supposed to think. Where would we all be if [...]

Meditation Timers

Using a meditation timer can come in real handy when you’re trying to meditate. Concentrating is hard enough without having to worry about how much time has passed while you were meditating. Especially because you’ll usually experience a little bit of time distortion while you meditate–10 minutes can feel like and hour and [...]

3-part Breath

Once you feel comfortable with belly breathing, you’re ready to move on to 3 Part Breath.
1. Start in the same reclined position as belly breathing, either on your bed or the floor. Begin by inhaling into your low belly.
2. Once you’ve filled the low belly, breathe into the ribs. You may [...]

Belly Breathing

1. Lie down on your bed or on the floor. Get as comfortable as you’d like to be without falling asleep (of course, it’s okay if you do).
2. Place your hands on your sides with your fingers over your stomach close to your navel.
3. Breathe into your belly. Feel the [...]

Chakra Meditation

What are Chakras?
Chakra meditation is very simple, once you have some background in the chakras. Chakras are major energy centers within the body. The word chakra means ‘wheel of light’ in Sanskrit. The exact location and information concerning each chakra varies depending on the source. For the most part, the major chakras are aligned along [...]

99 Names of God

The 99 Names of God below are from the Sufi and Islamic tradition. Each name represents a different aspect of the One God.
1 Allah (The) God
2 Ar-Rahman The All Beneficent
3 Ar-Rahim The Most Merciful
4 Al-Malik The King, The Sovereign
5 Al-Quddus The Most Holy
6 [...]

72 Names of God

There are 72 Names of God according to the Jewish and Kabbalistic tradition. Here are a few:
Yahweh
Elohim
Adonai
Ehyeh
El
Elohim
Elyon
Shaddai
Explore the meaning behind the 72 Names of God in more depth by visiting the Jewish Encyclopedia.
YHWH
YHWH, or also Yahweh, is the personal name for the God of Israel. This name, above all others is considered the [...]

Creating Sacred Space

Creating Sacred Space is vital to your personal practice of meditation. By drawing upon the the power of sacredness, you enliven a space for meditation, making it easier to meditate and naturally drawing your awareness within.
Below are seven essential practices for cultivating sacredness in your enviroment.
1. Set an Intention - Manifest your intention by setting [...]

Creating a Meditation Altar

This is one of the meditation altars my wife and I have created in our house. A picture says a thousand words and the picture above has many different pictures within it. Each item on the altar represents something meaningful to me or my wife. This altar consists of a nice cloth we purchased [...]

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