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In der Meditation akzeptierst Du die Zustände, wie sie sind. Genau das ist der Schlüssel dazu, alles loszulassen, was Dich bedrückt.

Learn to let go with the help of meditation

We all carry negative thoughts with us from time to time. If you find it particularly difficult to let go of a certain issue and make room for good feelings, meditation can be very helpful. By meditating, you learn to consciously accept that some things simply cannot be changed.

Meditation
Learn to let go with the help of meditation
Je nach Bedürfnis gibt es verschiedene Meditationstechniken.

Overview of meditation techniques

Are you interested in meditation but have doubts whether you can sit in the lotus position for hours? Don't worry: there are many different types of meditation. Here we provide you with an overview of the different meditation techniques and help you find the method that suits you best. Whether calm or active, beginner or advanced – there's something for everyone.

Meditation
Overview of meditation techniques
Die Chakren sind die Energiezentren unseres Körpers. Sie dienen als Verbindung zwischen dem physischen und dem feinstofflichen Körper und haben die Aufgabe, uns mit Lebensenergie zu versorgen.

Chakras: The Meaning of Chakras

Only when our chakras are free can energy flow unbound through the body, and we are happy and content. After physical or mental stress, the chakras can sometimes be blocked and need to be cleansed to regain our inner balance. But what exactly are chakras? How can they be activated and opened, and what about the colors? You can learn all about this here.

Knowledge | Meditation
Chakras: The Meaning of Chakras
Regelmäßiges Meditieren fördert Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden.

How and why meditation promotes your health and well-being

Inhale, exhale, close your eyes, sit still - and is that supposed to help? When the keyword meditation is mentioned, skepticism is still often high. The millennia-old technique is actually based on a very simple principle, namely mindfulness towards one's own body. Here you can read how regular meditation promotes health and well-being and why the conscious journey into the mind has such a positive effect.

Meditation
How and why meditation promotes your health and well-being
Mit unserem Anfänger-Guide kann Meditation einfach erlernt werden.

Learn Meditation: Our Detailed Beginner's Guide

Contemplating and discovering inner worlds is probably almost as old as humanity. It's about finding the inner nature of things and thus unity with oneself and the surroundings. Since no master fell from the sky, and certainly no meditation master, anyone can learn meditation. With some willpower and perseverance, you can make your meditation practice a routine and find balance with your inner self and your environment.

Meditation
Learn Meditation: Our Detailed Beginner's Guide
Bei der Zen Meditation steht die Leere und das Nicht-Selbst im Vordergrund.

Zen meditation: Everything about the meditation technique including instructions

Letting worries and fears drift by, completely letting them go, and coming to rest in both mind and body—Zen practice promises nothing, and yet gives a great deal if one is willing to practice with patience and discipline. Here you will find an initial overview of the history of Zen and Zen meditation, which has developed over centuries within this spiritual practice.

Meditation
Zen meditation: Everything about the meditation technique including instructions
Eine Meditation ist gut für die Psyche.

Meditations against the autumn blues

Even though the days are noticeably cooler, the month still gifts us with many beautiful sunny days. But do you sometimes feel that your heart feels heavy? Do you feel uncomfortable in your skin? It could very well be that you're feeling a bit of the autumn blues.

Meditation
Meditations against the autumn blues
Wer seinen Atem stärkt, stärkt seine körperliche und seelische Kraft.

Breath meditation – Breath is life

Time for a breathing meditation! Breath can flow through our body like a small stream or like a life-giving river. This life force can uplift us, bringing vitality, freshness, and supporting all life processes. Breath delivers essential oxygen and is the source of our life energy. At the same time, it serves as an anchor for deep calm and can release physical, emotional, and mental blockages. Sleep problems, exhaustion, or difficulty concentrating may also improve—or even disappear—through relaxed and deep breathing. Strengthening your breath means strengthening your physical and emotional power. There are many good reasons to get to know your breath and its natural rhythm more closely.

Breathing exercise | Meditation
Breath meditation – Breath is life
Musikalische Töne können dabei helfen, in die Meditationspraxis einzutauchen.

How meditation music can support meditation

Meditating is often thought to require absolute silence. Meditating without music seems to be the only option - but in fact, music can play a significant role during meditation. Here you can learn why this is the case and what type of meditation music suits Kundalini meditation and more.

Meditation
How meditation music can support meditation
Die Chakren sind Spiegel unseres Bewusstseinszustandes und zeigen sehr deutlich wo wir stehen und welche Themen und Probleme anstehen und bewältigt oder angeschaut werden sollten.

Chakra Meditation

Each chakra has a specific meaning for our body, mind, and soul. The state of the chakras simultaneously represents the state of consciousness. The chakras are mirrors of our state of consciousness and clearly show where we stand and what issues and problems need to be addressed and resolved. Through them, we can recognize any problems and blockages in our development. At the same time, we can significantly influence this development through working with the chakras, particularly chakra meditation. Activation, opening, cleansing, and healing of the chakras have a corresponding influence on our state of consciousness and our spirituality.

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Chakra Meditation
Wenn Du geliebt werden willst, so gib Dir zuerst selbst Liebe – und Du bekommst sie tausendfach von anderen zurück.

Heart meditation

For heart meditation, you should set aside about half an hour. Make sure you cannot be disturbed during this time, preferably in a quiet spot in nature or at home. When you are ready, make yourself comfortable lying down or sitting.

Meditation
Heart meditation
Die Sonnenmeditation führt Dich zum eigenen Licht.

Sun meditation and the journey to the light

The sun is the central force for all life-giving on our planet. Its light has strong healing power and supports the light body process when we approach it with mindful awareness.

Meditation
Sun meditation and the journey to the light
Meditation ist im Ayurveda schon lange ein bewährtes Mittel, um gelassener und bewusster zu leben.

6 popular meditation exercises for beginners

Meditation has long been a proven method in Ayurveda to live more calmly and consciously. The beauty of it is that no special knowledge is required, as anyone can learn to meditate! Here we show you a few simple meditation exercises that you can try as a meditation beginner. Just give it a try, and there's sure to be something suitable for you!

Meditation
6 popular meditation exercises for beginners
Finde mit Meditation zur natürlichen Ruhe.

3 great meditation exercises for falling asleep

If your mind cannot relax enough in the evening, falling asleep becomes difficult. The many thoughts of the day develop into a small whirlwind in your head and give you no rest. However, there are wonderfully calming meditation exercises that can help you fall asleep. Here you can find out more.

Meditation | Sleep
3 great meditation exercises for falling asleep
Die Baummeditation verbindet Dich mit der Erde und der Sonne, Du bist im Einklang mit allen.

Tree Meditation: Meditation for Developing

Take about 30-40 minutes for our tree meditation. Go out into nature or your own garden on a beautiful summer day. Maybe there's a tree near you that strongly attracts you and where you can be completely yourself.

Meditation
Tree Meditation: Meditation for Developing
Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra translates as “yogic sleep” and is a guided meditation practice that leads to deep relaxation and awareness. In this state, you enter a condition between sleep and meditation, calming the mind and revitalizing the body.

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Yoga Nidra
Sleep meditation

Sleep meditation

The sleep meditation is supposed to help you calm your mind and prepare your body for sleep. It also helps you gently fall asleep and find it easier and quicker to get to sleep in the long term.

Meditation | Sleep
Sleep meditation
Let-Go Candle Meditation

Let-Go Candle Meditation

In the Let-Go Candle Meditation, you can release stress and negative emotions with the help of a burning candle and gain mental clarity. With this mindfulness practice, you find deep peace and relaxation. Prepare your candle and your let-go block for this purpose.

Meditation | Sleep
Let-Go Candle Meditation
Dream Journey

Dream Journey

This dream journey gently guides you into your sleep so that you can completely let go of everyday life and prepare to glide into a state of deep relaxation.

Meditation | Sleep
Dream Journey
Chakren Meditation

Chakren Meditation

The Chakren meditation aims to balance and harmonize the energy centers (chakras) in the body.

Meditation
Chakren Meditation
Self-Love Meditation

Self-Love Meditation

This self-love meditation can support you in strengthening your self-esteem and promoting your self-acceptance. Strengthen your relationship with yourself through this meditation.

Meditation
Self-Love Meditation
Meditation for Releasing Blockages

Meditation for Releasing Blockages

This meditation is designed to release your mental, emotional, and energetic blockages to regain your personal well-being and inner balance.

Meditation | Relaxation
Meditation for Releasing Blockages
Digestive Meditation

Digestive Meditation

This meditation is specially created for your digestion. Discover how healing the power of melodies can be for your digestion. Let go of everything you take in with this meditation, including emotions and negative thoughts. Because everything around you influences your digestion.

Meditation | Digestion
Digestive Meditation