What is a Guided Meditation?

Can we compare a guided meditation with a traditional meditation?

A guided meditation is a combination of new age/gentle music, sound effects and a male and/or female voice. There are different forms of guided meditation available on the market.

Some guided meditations take the listener into nature and beautiful places such as waterfalls, forests, tropical places and rivers. Other guided meditations focus on personal and spiritual development.

Is there a comparison between a guided meditation and a traditional meditation?

It depends on the individual! What does he/she prefer? Does he/she like a particular style of meditation?

What elements appeal to that individual?

The important thing in a meditation - guided or not is the concentration of attention. Our attention and full focus in meditation will cause the merging of our conscious mind with our spirit or higher self. After this, we may experience extraordinary states of mind such as silence or cosmic consciousness.

Constant practice is the key to success in meditation, not a particular style!