Free Light Library: Meditation

Sitting quietly outside can make meditation feel fresh and alive. Here is a practical guide to meditating outdoors, from choosing a spot to a simple sensory practice.

Gratitude meditation gently turns attention toward what is good in your life. Here is a step by step guided practice, variations for busy days and tips for making it a habit.

Open awareness meditation invites you to rest in wide, spacious attention rather than focusing on one thing. Here is how to practice it gently, with tips for beginners.

An inner sanctuary is a peaceful place you create in your imagination and can return to anytime. Here is a step by step guided visualization and tips for making it your own.

When life is full, five minutes can still make a difference. Here is a simple, portable meditation for busy days, with ideas for finding small windows of calm.

You do not need to sit cross legged to meditate. This friendly guide covers chair, cushion, kneeling and lying down postures so you can find a position that supports you.

Counting breaths is one of the oldest and simplest meditation techniques. This guide explains how to practice it, what to do when you lose count and how to build the habit.

Holding a crystal can give a wandering mind something simple to rest on. Here is a gentle beginner guide to crystal meditation, with step by step practices and tips.

Meditating together can be warm, encouraging and grounding. Here is a practical guide to starting a small meditation circle with friends, from planning to a sample session.