Learn a simple concentration meditation technique called breath counting. Counting breaths increases focus in all areas of life, including meditation and work. You'll learn a simple breath counting meditation and a more advanced one for the really ambitio

Atheist spirituality is not an oxymoron. You can find spirituality without God or religion. We'll talk about Buddhism, secular spiritual practices that are compatible with Atheism and meditation for Atheists. Hosted by Tom Von Deck, author of Oceanic Mind

Learn how to practice mindfulness meditation and what mindfulness is. You'll learn a few different approaches. Mindfulness is about being impartially present, on finer and finer levels, with experience as it arises. This builds equanimity and the ability

This is a guided deep breathing meditation technique that is designed to help you to access that place of deep stillness within. It combines diaphragmatic breathing exercises with meditation to instill a very deep relaxation response. This meditation is p

Learn how to stop thinking too much and quiet your mind using time tested techniques that can be integrated into everyday life easily. Why do we think so much? We're addicted to our own thoughts. How do you stop thinking so much? The answer is very parado

Learn how to open your third eye chakra safely with this guided meditation. Opening this chakra is an ongoing awakening process. It is not either open or closed. It is also not "supernatural". This term should be changed to "super-our-IDEA-of-what-is-natu

You've heard about all the benefits of meditation. Meditation research shows that some of the greatest benefits bless not only you, but all those around you. We'll talk about scientific studies that show that meditation improves both empathy and compassio

A guided loving kindness meditation using a simple spoken script. This practice is also known as compassion meditation or Metta Bhavana. It is designed to instill feelings of love and kindness toward self and others. It is also designed to gradually awake

How long should you meditate for and how often? Is too much meditation dangerous? Can you really meditate too much? Tom Von Deck answers all these questions and provides tips for a solid and safe meditation practice. Get more free training at The Deeper M

Learn how to do walking meditation techniques in the Zen tradition. These instructions are for Kinhin, a practice that Zen monks do in between Zazen sitting sessions. You will learn a couple mudras (hand positions) plus a few different traditional Zen wal