Meditation styles, do you already know these three styles? Which one suits you best?

Meditation styles, there are quite a few. Meditation has become the last hot thing and that is not without reason. We live in a hectic world with a lot of distractions, expectations and obligations. Our thoughts are on non-stop and we are constantly in the on mode. Meditation ensures that you relax through exercise. The core of every meditation style is to be in the here and now. But what types of meditation are there? And which one suits you best? Let's take a closer look at three.

Meditation style guided meditation

Guided meditation as a meditation style or form of meditation is a modern way of meditating. Even when you start meditating, this meditation style is very nice. With guided meditation you are guided through the meditation through a voice. Your focus is on this voice, so you do not have to make an active effort to stay focused. Because we live in a world with a lot of distraction, little perseverance and even less discipline, guided meditation works well for many. If you are already more experienced in meditation, then you notice in the long run that guided meditation distracts you. That you don't need an external anchor to keep your focus.

Meditation style Vipassana meditation

Vipassana meditation is one of the oldest Indian meditation styles. This style offers you the opportunity to analyze and observe your thoughts. Vipanassa literally means "to see things as they really are." This may sound easy, because it is "allowed" to think, but this style is not that easy. Because it does not mean: let your thoughts run its course and let yourself be carried away by this.

No, you are observing your thoughts. What patterns do you see, why do you have these thoughts, what do you want with these thoughts? Vipassana meditation is an interesting way to get to know yourself and your thoughts better, to be more in control of these thoughts at other times.

Meditation style concentration meditation

Concentration meditation is a meditation style where you focus on one aspect. This can be a color, your breathing, a point you are looking at, a mantra, writing or drawing. During concentration meditation, the intention is that by focusing on one thing, you put a stop to your thoughts. You are in the here and now through this concentration. If you find yourself straying, you have an anchor to return to. This can happen 10 times, 100 times or only 1 time, but the most important thing is that you realize this. You realize your deviation and you return to your one focus point.

Meditation styles in a row

In addition to these three well-known meditation styles, there are many more meditation styles. We list a number for you:

• Zen meditation, also called zazen meditation
• Mindfulness meditation
• Metta meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Transcendental meditation
• Yoga meditation
• Third eye meditation
• Chakra meditation
• Trataka meditation
• Kundalini meditation
• Sound meditation
• Tantra
• Kriya yoga
• I am meditation (Atma Vichara)
• Taoist meditation
• Qigong meditation

And? Have you found the answer to the question "which meditation style suits me best?"