Meditating is easy. Raja Yoga even has the name ‘Easy Raja Yoga'. But sometimes getting started needs a little explanation. Here is a simple five-step process to follow. Soon you'll arrive at the quiet still place with just a single stride - a single thought - and you won't even need to take five steps.

Steps

Experience

Step 1

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Relaxation

Relaxation is about letting go of tension and stress and bringing the mind and body into a state of calm and peace ...

  • Relaxation in the forest
  • Relaxation of the muscles
  • Relaxation with the breath
  • Relaxation connection

Step 2

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Concentration

Concentration allows me to use my time productively, once I have relaxed: I focus on the thoughts I choose to have ...

  • Concentration flow of breath
  • Concentration on a point
  • Concentration on the word shanti
  • Concentration counting backwards

Step 3

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Contemplation

Contemplation is reflecting deeply on myself, my inner world and my values…

  • Contemplation eternity
  • Contemplation on the true self
  • Contemplation being of light
  • Contemplation your core quality

Step 4

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Realisation

Realisation is when my understanding and feelings combine and I experience a more profound, more meaningful reality within…

  • Realisation love
  • Realisation pure light
  • Realisation eternity
  • Realisation soul shift

Step 5

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Meditation

Meditation is focusing on a thought and remembering my eternal identity, and re-awakening a wonderful state of well-being …

  • Meditation Beyond
  • Meditation to the Source
  • Meditation the simple shift
  • Meditation beyond the story.


Learn more about Raja Yoga meditation - what it is, why, how, where and when to do it, and the kind of people who are using it in their lives here

For more meditation experiences here on this site, step across into Experience


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Thought of the Day

Thought for today

Spiritual Progress

There is benefit for you in every situation. If, that is, you know how to look for it. The idea behind steady spiritual progress is to see every circumstance and situation (particularly those that challenge you) as a tailor-made lesson in your personal plan for self-development. For example, in a situation where hurtful or angry words were exchanged, why not see it as the chance either to perceive things about your own character which need changing or to rehearse some virtue or quality that you need to put into practice more often? Actually, we should be grateful for the opportunity to evaluate ourselves. In this way you can transform anything into a constructive lesson. Never think that you've learned enough and now can stop. You should love it when people try to correct you or give you advice. It keeps you alert and gives you plenty of opportunity to put your truth into practice. It's a sign of great danger to be unable to accept criticism and instead use your understanding to criticise others. Realise deeply the significance of every moment, and your spiritual progress will be assured.

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