Visualization Meditation - Types, Techniques, Benefits And Tips

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Visualization Meditation Types, Techniques,
Benefits and Tips People have been using a
variety of visualization techniques, meditations,
and prayers for centuries. However,
visualization often gets a bad reputation as
something mysterious or alluring that isnt
based on reality.
What is visualization meditation? Visualization
is a style of mindfulness meditation where the
practitioner makes a formation of any story in
their minds eye and will focus on this image or
concept (story) during the practice. In this
type of meditation method, the practitioner uses
his or her imagination to focus on drawing
positive images, thoughts, feelings or
sensations, symbols, or calming the mind while
the body is in a relaxed state. Visualization is
an all-purpose style of meditation where the
focus is on letting thoughts come and go, rather
than consciously directing them. After all, it
may seem counterintuitive to balance a state of
mind and body focus such as controlled breathing
or mantra repetition. Visualization techniques
have been used for ages by public figures and
private individuals to visualize their desired
outcomes. Why is visualization so
powerful? Visualization is such a powerful
technique where we visualize our inner world in a
different way, which helps us to understand
ourselves better. We create images in our minds
to change our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
that help guide us toward our highest potential.
We can also use visualization to connect our
thoughts and feelings to
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physical forms. For example, if youre feeling
sad about something, you can imagine yourself
being happy.
Visualization meditation provides us with the
tools to make changes in our lives and makes us
more tangible by connecting us to our inner
wisdom. Using it in conjunction with additional
practices such as pranayama or mantra meditation
directs your subconscious mind to become aware
of the ultimate goal. 4 types of visualization
meditation practices The 4 Types of Visualization
Meditation Practices can be broadly classified
into two main types. One visualization practice
that focuses on visualizing a tangible object and
another visualization practice works for
you. 1. Color Breathing This visualization
technique can help relieve stress in your own
life and improve general mood or feel
happier. You can take some decision/feeling in
your life that you want to bring into you, you
can also stop for a few moments on it. It can be
a positive vibes. Next, give this feeling a
color that best relates to it or the one you
love. Think about the color you choose or you
may feel it filling your body all over. Colorful
breathing can focus on color when you dont have
time for complete meditation.
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• Guided Imagery
• Guided imagery is a convenient and simple stress
  management technique that involves you quickly
  and easily managing stress and dwelling on a
  positive mental image.
• In this meditation technique usually involves a
  relaxation exercise to improve mood or before
  bedtime. This technique is usually a great way to
  relax you or your subconscious mind, deal with
  stress or fear, and take control of our
  realities.
• Compassion Meditation
• Compassion meditation is a Buddhist meditation
  also known as loving-kindness meditation. This
  visual meditation practice can help you foster
  compassion, empathy, forgiveness, and acceptance
  toward yourself and others. Here you start
  imagining someone in life whom you care deeply
  about. To him you repeat comforting words like
  May you be healthy and happy.
• Muscle Relaxation
• This visualization practice can help you relax
  your stiff or tight progressive muscles, which
  can improve your mood and help, relieve physical
  and emotional stress.
• Visualization Techniques
• Here are five tools and techniques you can use to
  learn how to practice visualization
  successfully
• Create a Vision Board
• Create a vision board by which to let your
  imaginations take flight. You can put pictures
  of the things you want or want to make your life
  like. Place your vision board where you see it
  every day.

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• Use Index Cards
• Do you remember using flashcards as a kid? Maybe
  you used them to learn math or words. As an
  adult, we can use index cards in much the same
  way as a tool for visualization.
• List 10 or 20 goals that you are currently
  working towards. Write each on an index card and
  keep it by your bed.
• Picture and Describe
• When visualizing you create a specific mental
  image. The more details your brain uses, the
  more and more real details it will start to
  provide you with your goal.
• Use Exposure
• One goal is to do parachuting
  about things related to your goals.
  Close your eyes and mentally say what you want
  (your goal) in an affirmation. Imagine a
  situation or future event you want to work on.
  Make the scene as realistic as you can, using
  your five senses as a simulation. Always include
  strong positive emotions. Is key without a
  strong emotion, the imagined event does not seem
  real enough to be recorded as a memory. Repeat
  the process frequently. Try to visualize daily
  until you see desirable changes in your
  behaviour, skills, confidence, etc.
• Benefits of visualization
• It enhances positive thoughts by motivating us to
  think in a positive way.
• It reduces stress by listening to slow music and
  visualizing your day to organize your thoughts,
  mentally prepare you and help reduce stress.
• It activates your subconscious mind with creative
  ideas to achieve your goal.
• It programs your brain to see and identify what
  is needed to achieve your goals.