| Different people do meditation differently. Some people | | | | long as it's relaxing is the way to go. It can be in the |
| use silence or the sound of nature as their method of | | | | form of jazz, new age, classical, light piano music, or |
| meditation. Others use a form of meditation audio such | | | | special music designed for meditation purposes only. |
| as guided meditation imagery, music, or a meditation | | | | The choice is up to you, and you must feel |
| mantra to follow. | | | | comfortable with your choice in order for your |
| When using meditation audio, the mind is relaxed and | | | | meditation to be comfortable and focusing. |
| the focus on meditation is made easier since the music | | | | If you still find music a bit distracting and want a |
| or sound becomes part of the meditation practice. If | | | | deeper focus, a music focusing on prayer or mantra |
| you're using music, it needs to be relaxing so that way | | | | meditation might be your best bet. These forms of |
| you can relax too. If it's guided meditation that you are | | | | audio are deeply spiritual and intense and are a great |
| planning to use, all you need to focus on is guided | | | | way to opening up your spirit to a higher source of |
| words and imagery. And the list goes on and on. | | | | energy. The most popular of these are transcendental |
| If you can't decide which kind of meditation audio to | | | | or other Eastern mystic mantra recordings. |
| use, especially if you've never used it before, using | | | | If you're looking to be with nature but cannot be |
| guided meditation would be the best idea. With guided | | | | outside because of inclement weather, then perhaps a |
| meditation, you are not only being directed on breathing | | | | nature audio recording is the way to go. You can find |
| techniques and focusing, but also on following the | | | | all kind of audio ranging from birds, to crickets, |
| directions of the speaker for guided imagery, mantras, | | | | thunderstorms, oceans, or waterfalls. Some audio |
| and affirmations. This is also a great introduction into | | | | combines nature with music to create an atmosphere |
| the concept of meditation. | | | | of peace and tranquility to your liking. |
| If you're the type that just needs some audio to help | | | | In bookstores, online, and even some music and |
| you focus and calm down, even if you have practiced | | | | metaphysical shops, meditation programs are available. |
| sitting in stillness or whatever other form of meditation | | | | They can be found on CD, tape, or if you wish to |
| you happen to be practicing, then using meditation | | | | save a little money, are available for free or an I-Tunes |
| music might be your answer. Any kind of music, as | | | | download at a cheap and affordable price. |