Meditation

A Glimpse of Cosmic Consciousness: It's hard to believe in the sages' promise of higher consciousness—until that breakthrough moment happens to you. Here, a report from those who've been there.

Advanced Meditation: The Practice of Purashcharana.

An Unlikely Meditator: Comedian Judy Gold talks about how meditation has changed her life.

Anatomy of the Mind: A yogic look at the different aspects of the human mind.

Awakening to the Gayatri Mantra: Gayatri is a name of the Divine Mother, she who protects her children and leads them toward self-realization. This mantra is said to embody the collective wisdom of the entire Vedic revelation.

Awakening to the Gayatri Mantra Audio: Audio Recitation

Awakening to the Sun: The Gayatri Mantra: This time-honored practice embodies the wisdom of the Vedas and leads us toward self-realization.

Confessions of a Meditator: In the calmness of meditation we get glimpses of our best self…and our worst. Here’s how one practitioner navigated through her darkest hours.

Creativity Meditation: One powerful way to tap into the authentic inspiration and boundless creativity potential is to invoke your higher Self. The following meditation, which Yogi Bhajan taught students, can help you sharpen concentration, access intuition, and enhance creativity.

Free Your Breath, Free Your Mind: Meditation is easy in theory but fiendishly difficult in practice—unless you can give your mind a vehicle for moving inward.

Guided Meditation: An audio practice with Sandra Anderson.

Heal Yourself, Heal the World: A Mantra for Peace and Prosperity: For centuries, yogis, healers, and householders alike have turned to this mantra for comfort, clarity, and courage on the path to joyful living. Now you can, too.

How to Nap Like a Yogi: A simple variation of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) taught by Swami Rama can help you restore your energy.

Keeping the Zzzz’s Out of Meditation : The temptation to doze off when you’re meditating can be overwhelming at times. Need some help? These smart tips from a seasoned practitioner will keep you focused and alert.

Loving-Kindness Meditation: Ease your heart with this short prayer.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Audio Recitation

Mastering Your Mind: By developing a yogic understanding of your mental terrain, you can begin the journey to your highest Self.

Meditation for Millionaires: A Florida real estate developer, a spiritual institution, and a cosmetics company join hands to help the highly privileged discover their higher purpose.

Meditation Mudras: Yogic hand gestures can help you focus the mind and refine your awareness.

Overcoming Spiritual Darkness: The Practice of Living Yoga.

Pratyahara: Learn to rein in a distracted mind through the pivotal practice of pratyahara.

Purify Your Chakras: The practice of bhuta shuddhi.

Reclaiming the Western Wisdom Tradition: A meditation practice from the ancient Romans.

Sacred Beads: Yogis have used malas to focus their minds during meditation for centuries. Now you can, too.

Sacred Geometry: Harness the power of yantra to deepen your awareness and enrich your meditation.

String of Pearls : How to use a mala.

Sweet Sanctuary: Create a personal meditation space that inspires your practice and invokes your higher self.

Take the Leap: Meditation Immersion: Transform your life and transfigure your mind with the practice of purashcharana, a time-honored approach to intensifying your meditation.

The Enlightened Ego: Yogic scriptures reveal that there’s infinitely more to us than body, personality, and accumulated possessions. Meditation introduces us to that which is beyond them all.

The Real Meaning of Meditation: What is meditation? How does it work? Can meditation help you achieve genuine peace and happiness in today’s hectic, often chaotic world?

Uncovering the Unconscious: Thoughts are bound to bubble up during meditation. The key to working with the unconscious mind lies in two simple practices outlined in the scriptures.

Video: 3 Sitting Postures for Meditation: Settle into meditation with three sitting postures taught by Sandra Anderson.

What Monks Know: ...and We Can Learn about the Fruits of Meditation.