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Meditation has many benefits. It reduces stress, increases calm and focus, and promotes greater physical and emotional well-being. Anyone can do it, and the rewards can come quickly. These guided meditations will help you get started.
Sleep Meditation Using Guided Imagery
Harness the power of your imagination to relax your body and mind and get to sleep.
Bedtime Meditation for Sleep
This relaxing sleep meditation helps you unwind at bedtime, let go of tension, and ease the transition into sleep.
Loving Kindness Meditation (metta meditation)
Release anger, feel more connected, grow compassion for yourself and others.
Inner Strength Meditation
Get centered, tap into your inner strength, and build resilience.
Gratitude in Difficult Times
Change your perspective and fight negativity by practicing gratitude.
Coping with Uncertainty Meditation
Feeling anxious about the future? This mindfulness meditation can help.
Eye of the Storm Meditation
Connect to a place of inner calm, even in the midst of chaos or strong emotions.
Body Scan Meditation
Cultivate your ability to be mindful and tuned in to what you’re feeling.
Mindful Breathing Meditation
Harness the power of your breath to ground yourself and regain inner calm.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation
Relieve stress, anxiety, and muscle tension with this simple relaxation exercise.
Guided Imagery Meditation
Use the power of your imagination to quickly relax your body and mind.
Deep Breathing Meditation
When you start to feel overwhelmed, this exercise can help you quickly rein in stress.
Being Kind to Yourself: A Meditation
Learn to counter negative self-talk with kindness and self-compassion.