You can make a daily habit of meditation. But to be able to do that, you must also like to do it. That means that the form of meditation that you choose must suit you and your life. Meditating does not necessarily mean that you have to sit silently for hours in lotus position. That is possible, but it can certainly be done differently. Below we list the most common forms of meditation so that you can find out what suits you best.

Concentration meditation

The concentration of meditation asks you to bring your focus to 1 point. You shift your attention to an object, sound or image. That could be a candle flame or your breaths, for example. This form of meditation is the most difficult form of meditation because this is something that your mind does not want to do. You will notice that your attention drops quickly. By practicing regularly it will become easier and easier to keep your attention.

Contemplation meditation

With this form you will use your thoughts correctly by visualizing or following a guided mediation. This contemplation meditation is an opportunity to focus the "thinking mind" on the mystery of being.

Chanting meditation

By practicing chanting you experience many of the same benefits as with a silent meditation, but instead of being in silence, the chanter reaches a state of physical / emotional trance through the process of continuously repeating a sound, word, mantra or prayer.

Trancendent meditation

Trancendent meditation, also called TM, is not so much about focusing your attention on a specific point. Transcendental meditation is all about a sound or sound, also known as a mantra. These mantras are often short and have no meaning, so your mind will not go astray every time you repeat a word that sounds familiar to you.
This sound automatically turns your attention inwards and leads to a great deal of relaxation.