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Techniques

A library of meditation practices. Each technique serves different purposes and fits different stages of development.

Showing 11 techniques

beginner

Breath Focus

The foundational practice. Anchor attention on the sensations of breathing.

5-30 min
Stages:012

Core practice for all stages. Best for building attention stability.

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beginner

Body Scan

Systematically move attention through the body, noticing sensations.

10-45 min
Stages:123

Great for releasing tension, grounding, and developing body awareness.

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beginner

Mantra Meditation

Silently repeat a word or sound to settle the mind effortlessly into deep stillness.

15-20 min
Stages:0123

When breath focus feels forced, for effortless settling, or as a primary daily practice.

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intermediate

Noting / Labeling

Briefly label experiences (thinking, feeling, hearing) to sharpen awareness.

10-30 min
Stages:234

When mind is scattered or you want to develop meta-awareness.

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intermediate

Open Monitoring

Rest in choiceless awareness, observing whatever arises without preference.

15-45 min
Stages:345

After stable concentration is established. For insight into impermanence.

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beginner

Loving-Kindness (Metta)

Cultivate warmth and goodwill toward yourself and others.

10-30 min
Stages:12345

To counter self-criticism, build emotional resilience, or as a warm-up.

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beginner

Walking Meditation

Bring mindful attention to the sensations of walking.

10-30 min
Stages:0123

When sitting is difficult, for variety, or to integrate practice with movement.

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intermediate

Whole-Body Breathing

Expand breath awareness to include sensations throughout the entire body.

20-45 min
Stages:345

To deepen concentration and unify attention. Gateway to absorption states.

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beginner

Gratitude Practice

Short practice to cultivate appreciation and positive emotion.

3-10 min
Stages:012

As a quick session, warm-up, or daily life micro-practice.

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beginner

Bilateral Grounding

Left-right tapping for quick nervous system reset and grounding.

1-3 min
Stages:012345

Quick reset when anxious, before meditation, or to come back from dissociation.

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beginner

Safe Place Close

Closing visualization with warm light scan for regulation.

2-5 min
Stages:012345

End any session with regulation, after difficult practice, or before sleep.

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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.