Meditating is easy. Raja Yoga even has the name ‘Easy Raja Yoga'. But sometimes getting started needs a little explanation. Here is a simple five-step process to follow. Soon you'll arrive at the quiet still place with just a single stride - a single thought - and you won't even need to take five steps.

Step 1

Relaxation

Relaxation is about letting go of tension and stress and bringing the mind and body into a state of calm and peace ...

• Relaxation in the forest
• Relaxation of the muscles
• Relaxation with the breath
• Relaxation connection

Step 2

Concentration

Concentration allows me to use my time productively, once I have relaxed: I focus on the thoughts I choose to have ...

• Concentration flow of breath
• Concentration on a point
• Concentration on the word shanti
• Concentration counting backwards

Step 3

Contemplation

Contemplation is reflecting deeply on myself, my inner world and my values…

• Contemplation eternity
• Contemplation on the true self
• Contemplation being of light
• Contemplation your core quality

Step 4

Realisation

Realisation is when my understanding and feelings combine and I experience a more profound, more meaningful reality within…

• Realisation love
• Realisation pure light
• Realisation eternity
• Realisation soul shift

Step 5

Meditation

Meditation is focusing on a thought and remembering my eternal identity, and re-awakening a wonderful state of well-being …

• Meditation Beyond
• Meditation to the Source
• Meditation the simple shift
• Meditation beyond the story.

Learn more about Raja Yoga meditation - what it is, why, how, where and when to do it, and the kind of people who are using it in their lives here

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