Most of us approach meditation the same way. We picture it as an experience full of candles and humming and uncomfortable leg positions, intended for the impossible task of emptying the mind of all clutter and distractions so we can just simply be. Maybe you picture flowing white gowns or turbans. 

However, meditation has become more than just the stereotypical image most of us conjure with the word. It is an important and life changing tool that can help us to understand what is holding us back so we can move forward. It can be utilized in so many amazing ways. And people who are concerned that they just can’t sit still long enough for meditation to help them may be surprised to find that there are actually forms of meditation that function based on the movements of the body and getting proper exercise.

Many people don’t realize that there are so many ways that you can meditate. To begin with, mindfulness meditation has benefits for those who have experienced past trauma and have a hard time staying present. Loving kindness meditation is also a good way to help those with past trauma, and can help to instill a sense of self confidence and self awareness, as well as compassion for yourself and for those around you.

Kundalini yoga meditations and zen yoga, are great tools for balancing the body and mind. Guided meditations can also be incredibly useful, especially for beginners to meditation.