Meditation Alternative

Meditation is an ancient practice common to almost all religions and recently found medically helpful in relieving stress and reducing stress-induced illnesses. The sites are grouped according to the kind of meditation they represent.

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• British Meditation Society - The history and events of the organization with a network of teachers and support groups.
  
• The Abyss - Meditation instructions to improve well being, hopes, dreams, and self improvement.
  
• Expanding Paradigms - On-line instruction in 10 different styles of meditation, including walking, working, eating, breath awareness, mantra, and detached observation. Classes in Austin, Texas and retreats around the world are available.
  
• Discovery Health: Meditation - An article by Bobbie Lieberman about starting with Meditation.
  
• Moksha Journal - Infrequently updated e-zine. The journal reflects a multiplicity of perspectives, including works pertaining to Yoga and various schools of religion and philosophy.
  
• Health and Yoga - Understand the concept and discover methods to make meditation a joyful experience. Explore various techniques and mudras.
  
• Seminars: Path of Light - Offer training to be a spiritual agent. Details of seminars and registration.
  
• The Summum Meditation - About meditation in general and Transcending Meditations. Offer books and courses.
  
• Inner Sports - Meditation and yoga applied to sports and outdoor activities.
  
• 'Silent Moments' with Morten - Meditation slide-show of the changing light, from dusk to dawn, in a Danish Roman church window.
  
• Arena, Leonardo - Transpersonal Page - Contains topics on meditation, zen koan, taoism, sufism, east west philosophy and transpersonal psychology meditation techniques. Site is viewable in English and Italian.
  
• Desk top Meditation - A slide show and e-book on meditation.
  
• Meditation: The Fine Art of Shutting Up - A humorous approach with helpful tips for those who find a "sitting still" meditation difficult. Offering tips to make meditation easier, plus information on Meditation Sharing Circles.
  
• House of Bliss - On-line yoga and meditation. (may require some plugg-ins)
  
• Synchronicity Contemporary Meditation - Practical mysticism to assist in experiencing more balance, awareness and truth in life. Offering living products, programs and retreats.
  
• Meditation for Health - Medical program based in Toronto, Canada teaching mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to patients with chronic pain, anxiety, sleep disorders and stress-sensitive symptoms.
  
• The Society for Holistic Meditation - Founded in 2002 at the University of Hamburg (Germany) to investigate methods of meditation. Offer on line programs.
  
• BBC News: Meditation - Presenting results of a small-scale study about the biological effect of meditation on the brain and immune system.
  
• The Union of Mind and Body - Exercises for the enhancement of awareness. Similar to mindfulness meditations.
  
• The Silent Place - A guide to meditation, channeling, and spiritual awakening. Books and accessories are also available.
  
• Meditate Now - Explore an individualized methodology in meditation on-line.
  
• Stressless Mind - Manage mental stress by way of a uniquely devised meditation and modified yogic exercises based on ancient Hindu philosophy of Yoga.
  
• Feel Better about Things - Articles by Bob Steinman in the general area of self help with an emphasis on stress management techniques and tips, meditation, and other forms of relaxation.
  
• You Are Your Path - Meditations and visualizations to develop awareness, increase energy, intuition. Donna Thomson, counselor. New Mexico.
  
• Life Positive - Providing in depth information and tips on meditation and dhyana.
  
• Holisticonline.com: Meditation - Meditation is covered in depth including relaxation response, postures for meditation, and meditation practices. Healing application of meditation is also covered.
  
• Meditation at BellaOnline - Articles on practical meditation techniques in a contemporary format for children, teens and adults, plus a forum.
  
• Zen Doctor: A Global Practice - Andrew Shugyo Bonnici, based in Rohnert Park, California, provides workshops, CDs and newsletters on meditation.
  
• The Eureka Society - Sound current and light meditation program by a non-profit organization.
  
• Exalted Living - A quick guide for beginner meditators and for those who have found meditating difficult.
  
• Relaxing Environmental Sounds - Java applets that sound like being outdoors. Waterfalls, fountains, waves, crickets, and katydids.
  
  

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