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What are some meditation techniques?
According to Advaita Vedanta or non-duality, spiritual sadhana consists of 3 steps, namely:
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Shravanam - listen to words of wisdom from the experts who have been there.
Mananam - contemplate on what has been heard & make it part of memory or psyche. This is wisdom.
Nidhidhyasanam - put this wisdom into action in every area of your life.
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There different types of meditation:-

Progressive muscle relaxation- in this type of meditation techniques we focus ourselves and reconnect with our body part and experience the sensory paradigm, be focused, and find relaxation.
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Trataka meditation- in this we need to do practice to do this in good manner. It helps to purify your eyes to leave them clear and bright, strengthen your focus, and cleanse your mind.
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Mantra Meditation- In this we practice a mantra which is given to us by our guru. The best practice is to repeatedly chant that mantra silently.

Kirtan Meditation: - In this a devotees sing song, dance on spritual song etc.
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Chakra Meditation:-

Chakras are energy centers that reside within our body. There are seven core chakras that must remain healthy for our physical and mental well-being
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Concentrative Meditation

Concentrative technique is where one sits focusing on a single thing or point. It is difficult in the beginning but it helps in improving concentration.
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One can perform with,

• Focusing on breath.

• Repeating a single word or mantra.

• Visualize the single object.

• Counting beads.

• Listening to a repetitive song.
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Mindfulness Meditation

A technique where one sits with closed eyes & lets go the thoughts that come up. Don't judge them or get stuck in them, nor get affected by them. Let them pass and feel the moving patterns of thoughts and feelings.
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Perform with all your awareness.
This practice will help in develop awareness and inner balance.
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Metta Meditation

The word 'Metta' means kindness or good will.Metta meditation technique is where one sit with closed eyes and generates a feeling of loving and kindness in mind.
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One can perform this practice for

• Love & kindness towards self or a good friend.

• Towards a neutral person or a difficult person.

It helps develop love & kindness for self, increased self acceptance, increased sense of life's purpose.
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