Guided Meditations

What are guided meditations?

Guided meditations are meditations led by a teacher through audio or video. They help make the practice of meditation easier and more fluid for practitioners.

Why do you need guided meditations?

During meditation, thoughts come. Let them come. Take a couple of deep breaths and every time you become aware, thoughts are coming to your mind. You come back, you remember, no, I'm meditating, you let go and follow the instructions. That's why in the beginning, we need guided meditation. Till you get to a point where you don't need any outside instruction, you just sit, and then you start sinking deep down.

If you are on a massage table, you let the masseur take care of you. Similarly, in meditation, you do nothing. Let nature or the spirit take care of you. The golden rule for meditation is relaxation. Do nothing. That is meditation.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

1st Layer of 3

5-minute Meditation for Beginners

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  • Audience: Beginner
  • Usage: For a short break at work or at home

10-minute Meditation for Beginners

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  • Audience: Beginner
  • Usage: To experience a glimpse of meditation

Meditation for Stress Relief

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  • Audience: Beginner
  • Usage: Relief from stress especially at work

2nd Layer of 3

Anxiety Relief Meditation

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  • Audience: Beginner
  • Usage: Anxiety about a future event or day

Meditation for Deep Sleep

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  • Audience: Beginner
  • Usage: If you haven’t slept well the previous night

Meditation to Help Overcome Loneliness

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  • Audience: Beginner, Intermediate
  • Usage: Any kind of social anxiety, feeling of isolation

Founder

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader, and ambassador of peace. Gurudev’s vision of personal and social transformation through yoga and meditation has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries, uplifting the lives of more than 80 crore+ people. People from around the world - school teachers, CEOs, farmers, housewives, software engineers, army personnel, college students, prisoners, retirees - all have benefited from the power of meditation.

Spiritual Healing Meditation

Meditation to Activate the Solar Plexus

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  • Audience: Intermediate
  • Usage: Healing at a spiritual level

Awaken Kundalini Energy

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  • Audience: Intermediate
  • Usage: To gain access to more energy

Aura Strengthening Meditation

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  • Audience: Intermediate
  • Usage: Improve strength of your presence, have better relationships

FAQ

Do I need special equipment?

All you need is what you carry in your hand almost all day - your phone. You can do any of the meditations above or download the Sattva app and meditate using any of the meditations in the app.

Can I use guided meditation for specific goals like sleep or anxiety?

Yes! There are meditations listed above for sleep and anxiety. For the full list of meditations, you can download the Sattva app or browse the YouTube channel - Meditations By Gurudev

Can anyone, even beginners, do guided meditation?

Yes! Guided meditations are beneficial for beginners. During meditation, no matter what your wish may be, thoughts can come. Here you come back, you remember, no, I'm meditating, you let go and follow the instructions. That's why, in the beginning, we need guided meditation.

I’ve done many guided meditations - what do I do next?

You are now ready to meditate on your own. The Art of Living teaches a personal meditation practice. This is called the Sahaj Samadhi Meditation. It is an effortless meditation practice learned over three days with each session lasting about two hours. After that you can meditate on your own for the rest of your life.

I have heard of a new technique called Sudarshan Chakra Kriya. Is that part of this program?

This is a powerful technique that you are eligible to learn once you have done one Advanced Meditation Program (AMP). It is a free upgrade to your daily practice. You can get in touch with your teacher once you have finished the program.