Techniques
A library of meditation practices. Each technique serves different purposes and fits different stages of development.
Showing 11 techniques
Breath Focus
The foundational practice. Anchor attention on the sensations of breathing.
Core practice for all stages. Best for building attention stability.
Body Scan
Systematically move attention through the body, noticing sensations.
Great for releasing tension, grounding, and developing body awareness.
Mantra Meditation
Silently repeat a word or sound to settle the mind effortlessly into deep stillness.
When breath focus feels forced, for effortless settling, or as a primary daily practice.
Noting / Labeling
Briefly label experiences (thinking, feeling, hearing) to sharpen awareness.
When mind is scattered or you want to develop meta-awareness.
Open Monitoring
Rest in choiceless awareness, observing whatever arises without preference.
After stable concentration is established. For insight into impermanence.
Loving-Kindness (Metta)
Cultivate warmth and goodwill toward yourself and others.
To counter self-criticism, build emotional resilience, or as a warm-up.
Walking Meditation
Bring mindful attention to the sensations of walking.
When sitting is difficult, for variety, or to integrate practice with movement.
Whole-Body Breathing
Expand breath awareness to include sensations throughout the entire body.
To deepen concentration and unify attention. Gateway to absorption states.
Gratitude Practice
Short practice to cultivate appreciation and positive emotion.
As a quick session, warm-up, or daily life micro-practice.
Bilateral Grounding
Left-right tapping for quick nervous system reset and grounding.
Quick reset when anxious, before meditation, or to come back from dissociation.
Safe Place Close
Closing visualization with warm light scan for regulation.
End any session with regulation, after difficult practice, or before sleep.
Which Technique Should I Start With?
Absolute beginners: Start with Breath Focus. It's the foundation for everything else.
Feeling self-critical: Add Loving-Kindness as a warm-up or standalone practice.
Mind very scattered: Try Noting to help catch distractions faster.
Physical tension: Use Body Scan to release holding patterns.
Want effortless settling: Mantra Meditation uses a repeated sound—less effort than breath focus.
Ready for depth: Whole-Body Breathing leads to deeper concentration.