Anapanasati

Anapanasati is better known as the 'Mindfulness of Breathing'.  It is a form of Samatha meditation which serves to calm, as opposed to Vipassana meditation which serves to create insight.   During this meditation we withdraw from the distracting thoughts that clutter our mind by focusing our attention on the physical sensations of the breath.   By this means we are able to overcome negative compulsions that may drive our thoughts and redirect our energy into creating a more balanced and positive state of mind.
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Metta Bhavana

Metta Bhavana, also known as 'the development of loving-kindness', is a soothing yet profound meditation that generates a positive emotional state for ourselves and others allowing us to become more patient, tolerant and compassionate.  It can be practiced as a guided meditation or can be self-led. There are four sections where a mantra is repeated to bestow love to yourself, to a friend, a person you are indifferent to and lastly a person you have difficulties with.  The meditation culminates in a spreading of joy and love to the wider world.   
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Yoga Nidra

Yoga nidra (yogic sleep) is a powerful, yet incredibly simple, guided meditation technique. As the voice leads you on a journey through the five layers (pancha maya koshas) of the body, a deeply restful state is achieved. Some practitioners are content just to enjoy these profoundly relaxing sensations. Others may use this safe environment to explore personal challenges (samskaras) from a remote perspective and often experience a release from negative emotions.  Whatever your intention for the practice, you will be left feeling rested, nourished and with a sense of wholeness.    
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Chakra Healing

Chakras are wheels of energy or prana (vital life force) that connect to the nerve centres in the body.  There are seven main chakras running parallel with the spine, each effecting our major organs.  As the chakras influence our physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual states it is essential that they are kept free of blockages so that the energy is allowed to flow.  A chakra healing meditation cleanses and restores energy to each of the seven main chakras and brings balance and a state of well-being to the body.
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Walking

Anything we do can become a meditation; walking, eating, household chores.  Bringing awareness to each and every aspect of the task we are doing allows us to be present in the moment, thus achieving a meditative state.  During a walking meditation we are mindful of the sensations created by each step, consequently the mind is calmed in concentration.  The practice is useful for those who find the stillness required in sitting meditation challenging.  It is also ideal for those who experience tension in the body due to long periods of inactivity.  Overall the practice is extremely sensuous and pleasurable.
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