Counting Meditation Techniques

We, as humans, have counted ever since we were in preschool.  Counting, for many of us, was the first step into the very important world of … Continue reading →

Tripod Focusing

For those who do not know, a tri-pod has three supports that create greater stability than one or two supports (of course). There are two tripod-like things that can aid in … Continue reading →

Focusing on the Breath

You got yourself into a comfortable position for meditation, you close your eyes (or leave them half open). Now what? People who have never meditated before would … Continue reading →

Tripod Sitting

For those who do not know, a tri-pod has three supports that create greater stability than one or two supports (of course).  There are two tripod-like things that can aid in meditation-especially for beginners.  They are a physical tripod and a mental tripod, what I call: Tripod Sitting and Tripod-Focusing.  … Continue reading →

Mantra Meditation

Mantra meditation is meditation on a phrase, idea, or word. The word can be anything that means something to the meditator. Some mantras include god’s names, or sanskrit words; but it can also be anything such as “love” and “peace” or something similar. Some common mantras include:

OM (Aum)

So’ham … Continue reading →

Kirtan Kriya (Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation)

In Kundalini Yoga, there is an exercise known as “Kirtan Kriya”.  This is also known as a meditation technique called “Sa Ta Na Ma.”  The reason why it is called “Sa Ta Na Ma” is because that is what the meditator chants throughout the meditation.  It is a very easy … Continue reading →