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Struggling to get started with meditation? Watching how-to videos online can be a great help. Check out this guide to the best meditation for beginners videos from  Arlo Laibowitz  and get your om on!  The internet – especially YouTube – is packed with videos on how to meditate. But where do you start when you're a beginner to meditation ? What different approaches do these videos have? And are they  really helpful to start or further develop your meditation practice? Well, the answer is yes, they are useful! So, here are our top six picks on the best videos around if you're searching how to meditate as a beginner.  1. How to Meditate There are many introduction videos, or 'Meditation 101' videos to be found on YouTube that are perfect for those just starting out on their meditation journey. One of the most accessible is How to Meditate on the watchwellcast channel. This channel consists of videos that give instructions on how to do 100 different wellness exercises in 100 days. Noteworthy topics covered in these other videos include how to be grateful, how to do yoga , how to stop procrastinating, how to apologise, and how to sleep better . This video on meditation for beginners is playful and no-nonsense It comes with a pleasant, but slightly quirky female voice-over, made for absolute beginners to meditation. It explains what meditation does – creating focus to the mind and training the brain – and goes over some of the scientifically-backed benefits of meditation : better mood, less physical pain, more blood flow to the brain, and lower blood pressure, etc. Learn how to meditate for beginners The main emphasis of the video is a step-by-step guided introductory meditation of counting the breath. Although not mentioned in the video itself, this form of meditation is the basis of vipassana , or insight meditation. Within the span of 100 seconds, this beginner's meditation video will guide you in doing your first practice. And, according to the video, by doing this form of meditation for just ten minutes every day you'll start reaping the benefits. If not, you can try another type of meditation . For an absolute beginner, this how-to video is really all you need to get yourself started. •  JOIN US! Sign up and join our curious and caring community!   • It gives you some easy and compelling reasons to do so, and explains simply and clearly what technique to use. After doing this form of meditation for a while, or when you've become more versed in meditation techniques, you'll probably need deeper material. Either by developing vipasanna further, or moving on to other forms. 2. The No Bullshit Guide to Meditation A more in-depth and longer introductory video on how to meditate is How to Meditate – the No Bullshit Guide to Meditation by Leo Gura of Actualised.org . His popular YouTube channel deals with many different meditation, self-improvement and self-actualization topics. Leo Gura from Actualised.org teaches beginners how to meditate  In this beginner's video, Leo talks on-camera at length about his own journey in his practice, and about the benefits of meditation for creating happiness in the present moment. Leo focuses more on the brain health benefits of meditation, ranging from increased productivity and creativity, to the dissolution of the ego , and the holy grail of meditation: attaining enlightenment . Clear instructions how to perform the basic breath meditation Leo then goes on to briefly mention different techniques of meditation, before further elaborating on a mindfulness of the breath meditation. He gives clear instructions how to perform this basic meditation, ranging from setting a timer for your practice, how and where to sit, and how to deal with the inevitable thoughts that will come up as you try to keep focused on your breath. Leo also stresses the importance of creating a daily practice and emphasises that some of the benefits of meditation will come only months or years after you've started. He mentions the importance of having a clear goal and vision on why to meditate as well. And by sharing his personal reasons, he encourages us to formulate similar goals and vision to our own meditation practice .   “Leo discusses an in-depth approach to meditation for beginners and stresses the importance of creating a daily habit of your meditation practice.” This video is targeted to basically the same people as the first video: beginners that want to start with meditation. The biggest difference between the videos is the amount of time that Leo spends in explaining the scientific background, his own journey, and the process of meditation. If you prefer a more in-depth approach, and being challenged more about your motivations to meditate, then this video could be a better place to start. 3. Easy Mantra Meditation For people that already have a meditation practice of vipasanna  and are looking for a new beginner's technique, Easy Mantra Meditation by the Yoga Vidya organization is an excellent choice. Yoga Vidya is a leading non-profit yoga seminar provider that facilitates retreats in northern Europe. Easy Mantra Meditation for beginners with Yoga Vidya Easy-to-follow steps to get you started with Om mantra meditation In this video, a female practitioner (with male voice-over) demonstrates the basic and easy-to-follow steps to get you started with Om mantra meditation . The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds, either on the mantra or on the breath. However, the result is the same: that we observe the sensations and thoughts that arise in non-judgmental awareness. A nice addition to this practice is the emphasis on positive affirmations at the end of the meditation that the video guides you through. As a beginner in mantra meditation, this clip is a great start. “The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds.” If you want to dive deeper in mantra meditations for beginner's, then there are more mantra-based meditation videos to be found on this channel. And if the way of instruction of the video appeals to you, then as an added benefit it could open up your practice to include yoga, to be found in other videos on this organization’s channel. 4. Transcendental Meditation Technique (Don't Pay $1,000+) Based on vedic meditation traditions, this method was developed by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi . Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as The Beatles, Oprah Winfrey, David Lynch and Russell Brand. What exactly it consists of involves personalised mantras that you have to pay for in training sessions by authorised teachers, although there have been criticisms of this.    Free Transcendental Meditation for beginners A free intro to beginner's Transcendental Meditation (TM) In the video a male voice-over takes us through the steps of this form of meditation. It has a static picture of a meditating man on screen as the only visual element. The transcript of the video is listed directly below the video. It might be just as insightful as looking at the video itself, especially since both video and transcript explain how to choose your mantra. RELATED: 7 Myths About Meditation Debunked It also explains the steps of the practice, that take much longer than just watching the video. The main essence of Transcendental Meditation, getting to the “no-thought zone” is addressed: how to recognize it, stay in it, or reconnect to it. It's this same “no-thought zone” that Deepak Chopra calls the field of pure potentially , or pure consciousness. “Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as The Beatles , Oprah Winfrey and David Lynch .” The video itself is not the best, but for people that are attracted to TM, having a free beginner's introduction in working with this mantra technique might be all they ever need, instead of having to pay the high fees. Plus, other videos that also explain the technique for free will show up in your suggested videos on YouTube. 5. 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion For people that want to explore another technique, based on metta , or loving-kindness meditation, the video '10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion' is a nice place to start. This video is published by Sonima, a wellness brand that empowers people to live healthy, balanced, and happy lives. Self-compassion meditation as a technique has been made famous by the American researcher Kristin Neff , who in turn drew her inspiration from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn .   10-minute guided meditation for self-compassion This is technically not a how-to-meditate video, but, in fact, a guided meditation. It's narrated by Jamie Zimmerman , a doctor and practitioner of “meditation medicine” who tragically died in an accident two years ago. There's no visual instruction on how to sit or go through the practice. This guided visualisation meditation, with imagery of nature, people, and wildlife, presumes that you have sat before, that you're already versed in mindfulness of the breath meditation. RELATED: 5 strategies to help you develop a regular meditation practice It takes you through steps in visualizing children at different ages. Projecting your memory of yourself at these different ages. It invites you to use the same words of affirmation that are used in metta meditation, to send wishes of well-being: happiness, love, peace , a life free from suffering and living to the fullest. If you've never practiced metta meditation and self-compassion meditation before, this video is a great start for beginner's. Especially if you meditate a lot within the vipassana tradition, it can be a real eye-opener on how loving-kindness and self-compassion can further deepen your practice. Sonima states that the video is especially suitable for people that are working on making life changes or personal improvements. 6. 10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate Still not convinced that you should dive into meditation yourself? Then you might want to watch '10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate'. This playful and funny video made by psychologist, life coach and author Ralph Smart , gives you ten great reasons why you should (not) meditate.   Ralph Smart convinces beginners why (not) to meditate. Ralph discusses on-camera some of the benefits of meditation. It ranges from how meditation changes the brain and the way we eat, to how meditation makes you let go of judgment and makes you stop ruminating and blaming yourself. He does all of this in a very mindful, light-hearted and insightful way. •  JOIN US! Sign up to learn more about meditation and mindfulness   • Although not a 'how to' video itself, this is a great meditation for beginner's video if you first need to be convinced that meditation is something for you. The promise of meditation, that Ralph stresses as well, is that it makes you live fully in the present moment and makes you more confident. And, that ultimately, it makes you happier. Now isn’t that something you would NEVER want for yourself? ● Main image: Colourbox.com Written by Arlo Laibowitz Arlo is a filmmaker, artist, lecturer, and intermittent practitioner of metta meditation and morning yoga. When not dreaming about impossible projects and making them happen in the most impractical ways possible, he journals, listens to jazz, or cuddles with his better half.
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And are they *really* helpful to start or further develop your meditation practice? Well, the answer is yes, they *are* useful! So, here are our top six picks on the best videos around if you're searching how to meditate as a beginner. ### ### 1\. How to Meditate There are many introduction videos, or 'Meditation 101' videos to be found on YouTube that are perfect for those just starting out on their meditation journey. One of the most accessible is *How to Meditate* on the watchwellcast channel. This channel consists of videos that give instructions on how to do 100 different wellness exercises in 100 days. Noteworthy topics covered in these other videos include how to be grateful, how to do [yoga](https://www.happiness.com/hatha-yoga/), how to stop procrastinating, how to apologise, and [how to sleep better](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/tips-for-better-sleep/). ### This video on meditation for beginners is playful and no-nonsense It comes with a pleasant, but slightly quirky female voice-over, made for absolute beginners to meditation. It explains what meditation does – creating focus to the mind and training the brain – and goes over some of the scientifically-backed [benefits of meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/science-psychology/proven-benefits-of-meditation/): better mood, less physical pain, more blood flow to the brain, and lower blood pressure, etc. Learn how to meditate for beginners The main emphasis of the video is a step-by-step guided introductory meditation of counting the breath. Although not mentioned in the video itself, this form of meditation is the basis of *[vipassana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipassan%C4%81)*, or insight meditation. Within the span of 100 seconds, this beginner's meditation video will guide you in doing your first practice. And, according to the video, by doing this form of meditation for just ten minutes every day you'll start reaping the benefits. If not, you can try another [type of meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/introduction-meditation-styles/). For an absolute beginner, this how-to video is really all you need to get yourself started. • **JOIN US! [Sign up and join our curious and caring community\!](https://www.happiness.com/lp/friendship/)** • It gives you some easy and compelling reasons to do so, and explains simply and clearly what technique to use. After doing this form of meditation for a while, or when you've become more versed in meditation techniques, you'll probably need deeper material. Either by developing *vipasanna* further, or moving on to other forms. ### 2\. The No Bullshit Guide to Meditation A more in-depth and longer introductory video on how to meditate is *How to Meditate – the No Bullshit Guide to Meditation* by Leo Gura of [Actualised.org](http://actualized.org/). His popular YouTube channel deals with many different meditation, self-improvement and self-actualization topics. Leo Gura from Actualised.org teaches beginners how to meditate In this beginner's video, Leo talks on-camera at length about his own journey in his practice, and about the benefits of meditation for creating [happiness](https://www.happiness.com/) in the present moment. Leo focuses more on the brain health benefits of meditation, ranging from increased productivity and creativity, to [the dissolution of the ego](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/ego-death-meaning/), and the holy grail of meditation: [attaining enlightenment](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/what-is-enlightenment-buddhism/). ### Clear instructions how to perform the basic breath meditation Leo then goes on to briefly mention different techniques of meditation, before further elaborating on a [mindfulness](https://www.happiness.com/mindfulness/) of the breath meditation. He gives clear instructions how to perform this basic meditation, ranging from setting a timer for your practice, how and where to sit, and how to deal with the inevitable thoughts that will come up as you try to keep focused on your breath. Leo also stresses the importance of creating a daily practice and emphasises that some of the benefits of meditation will come only months or years after you've started. He mentions the importance of having a clear goal and vision on why to meditate as well. And by sharing his personal reasons, he encourages us to formulate similar goals and vision to our own [meditation practice](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/find-beneficial-personal-meditation-style-2/). > “Leo discusses an in-depth approach to meditation for beginners and stresses the importance of creating a daily habit of your meditation practice.” This video is targeted to basically the same people as the first video: beginners that want to start with meditation. The biggest difference between the videos is the amount of time that Leo spends in explaining the scientific background, his own journey, and the process of meditation. If you prefer a more in-depth approach, and being challenged more about your motivations to meditate, then this video could be a better place to start. ### 3\. Easy Mantra Meditation For people that already have a meditation practice of *vipasanna* and are looking for a new beginner's technique, *Easy Mantra Meditation* by the [Yoga Vidya](http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/) organization is an excellent choice. Yoga Vidya is a leading non-profit yoga seminar provider that facilitates retreats in northern Europe. Easy Mantra Meditation for beginners with Yoga Vidya ### ### Easy-to-follow steps to get you started with Om mantra meditation In this video, a female practitioner (with male voice-over) demonstrates the basic and easy-to-follow steps to get you started with [Om mantra meditation](http://www.meditationiseasy.com/meditation-techniques/om-the-sound-of-universe/). The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds, either on the mantra or on the breath. However, the result is the same: that we observe the sensations and thoughts that arise in non-judgmental awareness. A nice addition to this practice is the emphasis on positive affirmations at the end of the meditation that the video guides you through. As a beginner in mantra meditation, this clip is a great start. > “The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds.” If you want to dive deeper in mantra meditations for beginner's, then there are more mantra-based meditation videos to be found on this channel. And if the way of instruction of the video appeals to you, then as an added benefit it could open up your practice to include yoga, to be found in other videos on this organization’s channel. ### 4\. Transcendental Meditation Technique (Don't Pay \$1,000+) Based on [vedic meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/vedic-meditation-benefits-mantras/) traditions, this method was developed by the [Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi). Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as The Beatles, Oprah Winfrey, David Lynch and Russell Brand. What exactly it consists of involves personalised mantras that you have to pay for in training sessions by authorised teachers, although there have been criticisms of this. Free Transcendental Meditation for beginners ### ### A free intro to beginner's Transcendental Meditation (TM) In the video a male voice-over takes us through the steps of this form of meditation. It has a static picture of a meditating man on screen as the only visual element. The transcript of the video is listed directly below the video. It might be just as insightful as looking at the video itself, especially since both video and transcript explain how to choose your mantra. **RELATED: [7 Myths About Meditation Debunked](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/meditation-myths/)** It also explains the steps of the practice, that take much longer than just watching the video. The main essence of Transcendental Meditation, getting to the “no-thought zone” is addressed: how to recognize it, stay in it, or reconnect to it. It's this same “no-thought zone” that Deepak Chopra calls *the field of pure potentially*, or pure consciousness. > “Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as *The Beatles*, *Oprah Winfrey* and *David Lynch*.” The video itself is not the best, but for people that are attracted to TM, having a free beginner's introduction in working with this mantra technique might be all they ever need, instead of having to pay the high fees. Plus, other videos that also explain the technique for free will show up in your suggested videos on YouTube. ### 5\. 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion For people that want to explore another technique, based on *metta*, or loving-kindness meditation, the video '10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion' is a nice place to start. This video is published by Sonima, a wellness brand that empowers people to live healthy, balanced, and happy lives. Self-compassion meditation as a technique has been made famous by the American researcher [Kristin Neff](https://www.happiness.com/kristin-neff/), who in turn drew her inspiration from the work of [Jon Kabat-Zinn](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/science-psychology/jon-kabat-zinn/). 10-minute guided meditation for self-compassion This is technically not a how-to-meditate video, but, in fact, a guided meditation. It's narrated by Jamie Zimmerman, a doctor and practitioner of “meditation medicine” who tragically died in an accident two years ago. There's no visual instruction on how to sit or go through the practice. This guided visualisation meditation, with imagery of nature, people, and wildlife, presumes that you have sat before, that you're already versed in mindfulness of the breath meditation. **RELATED: [5 strategies to help you develop a regular meditation practice](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/tackle-reasons-prevent-meditation-practice/)** It takes you through steps in visualizing children at different ages. Projecting your memory of yourself at these different ages. It invites you to use the same words of affirmation that are used in *metta* meditation, to send wishes of well-being: happiness, love, [peace](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/relationships/finding-inner-peace/), a life free from suffering and living to the fullest. If you've never practiced *metta* meditation and self-compassion meditation before, this video is a great start for beginner's. Especially if you meditate a lot within the *vipassana* tradition, it can be a real eye-opener on how loving-kindness and [self-compassion](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/visual-guide-self-compassion/) can further deepen your practice. Sonima states that the video is especially suitable for people that are working on making life changes or personal improvements. ### 6\. 10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate Still not convinced that you should dive into meditation yourself? Then you might want to watch '10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate'. This playful and funny video made by psychologist, life coach and author [Ralph Smart](https://twitter.com/infinitewaters?lang=en), gives you ten great reasons why you should (not) meditate. Ralph Smart convinces beginners why (not) to meditate. Ralph discusses on-camera some of the benefits of meditation. It ranges from how meditation changes the brain and the way we eat, to how meditation makes you let go of judgment and makes you [stop ruminating](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/stop-ruminating/) and blaming yourself. He does all of this in a very mindful, light-hearted and insightful way. • **JOIN US! [Sign up to learn more about meditation and mindfulness](https://www.happiness.com/lp/friendship/)** • Although not a 'how to' video itself, this is a great meditation for beginner's video if you first need to be convinced that meditation is something for you. The promise of meditation, that Ralph stresses as well, is that it makes you live fully in the present moment and makes you more confident. And, that ultimately, it makes you happier. Now isn’t that something you would NEVER want for yourself? ● Main image: Colourbox.com ### ### happiness.com \| The fine art of being: learn, practise, share Are you a **[happiness.com](https://www.happiness.com/home)** member yet? 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## Struggling to get started with meditation? Watching how-to videos online can be a great help. Check out this guide to the best meditation for beginners videos from Arlo Laibowitz and get your om on\! The internet – especially YouTube – is packed with videos on how to meditate. But where do you start when you're a beginner to [meditation](https://happiness.com/meditation)? What different approaches do these videos have? And are they *really* helpful to start or further develop your meditation practice? Well, the answer is yes, they *are* useful! So, here are our top six picks on the best videos around if you're searching how to meditate as a beginner. ### 1\. How to Meditate There are many introduction videos, or 'Meditation 101' videos to be found on YouTube that are perfect for those just starting out on their meditation journey. One of the most accessible is *How to Meditate* on the watchwellcast channel. This channel consists of videos that give instructions on how to do 100 different wellness exercises in 100 days. Noteworthy topics covered in these other videos include how to be grateful, how to do [yoga](https://www.happiness.com/hatha-yoga/), how to stop procrastinating, how to apologise, and [how to sleep better](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/tips-for-better-sleep/). ### This video on meditation for beginners is playful and no-nonsense It comes with a pleasant, but slightly quirky female voice-over, made for absolute beginners to meditation. It explains what meditation does – creating focus to the mind and training the brain – and goes over some of the scientifically-backed [benefits of meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/science-psychology/proven-benefits-of-meditation/): better mood, less physical pain, more blood flow to the brain, and lower blood pressure, etc. Learn how to meditate for beginners The main emphasis of the video is a step-by-step guided introductory meditation of counting the breath. Although not mentioned in the video itself, this form of meditation is the basis of *[vipassana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipassan%C4%81)*, or insight meditation. Within the span of 100 seconds, this beginner's meditation video will guide you in doing your first practice. And, according to the video, by doing this form of meditation for just ten minutes every day you'll start reaping the benefits. If not, you can try another [type of meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/introduction-meditation-styles/). For an absolute beginner, this how-to video is really all you need to get yourself started. • **JOIN US! [Sign up and join our curious and caring community\!](https://www.happiness.com/lp/friendship/)** • It gives you some easy and compelling reasons to do so, and explains simply and clearly what technique to use. After doing this form of meditation for a while, or when you've become more versed in meditation techniques, you'll probably need deeper material. Either by developing *vipasanna* further, or moving on to other forms. ### 2\. The No Bullshit Guide to Meditation A more in-depth and longer introductory video on how to meditate is *How to Meditate – the No Bullshit Guide to Meditation* by Leo Gura of [Actualised.org](http://actualized.org/). His popular YouTube channel deals with many different meditation, self-improvement and self-actualization topics. Leo Gura from Actualised.org teaches beginners how to meditate In this beginner's video, Leo talks on-camera at length about his own journey in his practice, and about the benefits of meditation for creating [happiness](https://www.happiness.com/) in the present moment. Leo focuses more on the brain health benefits of meditation, ranging from increased productivity and creativity, to [the dissolution of the ego](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/ego-death-meaning/), and the holy grail of meditation: [attaining enlightenment](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/what-is-enlightenment-buddhism/). ### Clear instructions how to perform the basic breath meditation Leo then goes on to briefly mention different techniques of meditation, before further elaborating on a [mindfulness](https://www.happiness.com/mindfulness/) of the breath meditation. He gives clear instructions how to perform this basic meditation, ranging from setting a timer for your practice, how and where to sit, and how to deal with the inevitable thoughts that will come up as you try to keep focused on your breath. Leo also stresses the importance of creating a daily practice and emphasises that some of the benefits of meditation will come only months or years after you've started. He mentions the importance of having a clear goal and vision on why to meditate as well. And by sharing his personal reasons, he encourages us to formulate similar goals and vision to our own [meditation practice](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/inspiration-spirituality/find-beneficial-personal-meditation-style-2/). > “Leo discusses an in-depth approach to meditation for beginners and stresses the importance of creating a daily habit of your meditation practice.” This video is targeted to basically the same people as the first video: beginners that want to start with meditation. The biggest difference between the videos is the amount of time that Leo spends in explaining the scientific background, his own journey, and the process of meditation. If you prefer a more in-depth approach, and being challenged more about your motivations to meditate, then this video could be a better place to start. ### 3\. Easy Mantra Meditation For people that already have a meditation practice of *vipasanna* and are looking for a new beginner's technique, *Easy Mantra Meditation* by the [Yoga Vidya](http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/) organization is an excellent choice. Yoga Vidya is a leading non-profit yoga seminar provider that facilitates retreats in northern Europe. Easy Mantra Meditation for beginners with Yoga Vidya ### Easy-to-follow steps to get you started with Om mantra meditation In this video, a female practitioner (with male voice-over) demonstrates the basic and easy-to-follow steps to get you started with [Om mantra meditation](http://www.meditationiseasy.com/meditation-techniques/om-the-sound-of-universe/). The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds, either on the mantra or on the breath. However, the result is the same: that we observe the sensations and thoughts that arise in non-judgmental awareness. A nice addition to this practice is the emphasis on positive affirmations at the end of the meditation that the video guides you through. As a beginner in mantra meditation, this clip is a great start. > “The difference between Om mantra meditation and a breath meditation lies mostly in the focus that we create in our minds.” If you want to dive deeper in mantra meditations for beginner's, then there are more mantra-based meditation videos to be found on this channel. And if the way of instruction of the video appeals to you, then as an added benefit it could open up your practice to include yoga, to be found in other videos on this organization’s channel. ### 4\. Transcendental Meditation Technique (Don't Pay \$1,000+) Based on [vedic meditation](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/vedic-meditation-benefits-mantras/) traditions, this method was developed by the [Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi). Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as The Beatles, Oprah Winfrey, David Lynch and Russell Brand. What exactly it consists of involves personalised mantras that you have to pay for in training sessions by authorised teachers, although there have been criticisms of this. Free Transcendental Meditation for beginners ### A free intro to beginner's Transcendental Meditation (TM) In the video a male voice-over takes us through the steps of this form of meditation. It has a static picture of a meditating man on screen as the only visual element. The transcript of the video is listed directly below the video. It might be just as insightful as looking at the video itself, especially since both video and transcript explain how to choose your mantra. **RELATED: [7 Myths About Meditation Debunked](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/meditation-myths/)** It also explains the steps of the practice, that take much longer than just watching the video. The main essence of Transcendental Meditation, getting to the “no-thought zone” is addressed: how to recognize it, stay in it, or reconnect to it. It's this same “no-thought zone” that Deepak Chopra calls *the field of pure potentially*, or pure consciousness. > “Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been made famous by practitioners as diverse as *The Beatles*, *Oprah Winfrey* and *David Lynch*.” The video itself is not the best, but for people that are attracted to TM, having a free beginner's introduction in working with this mantra technique might be all they ever need, instead of having to pay the high fees. Plus, other videos that also explain the technique for free will show up in your suggested videos on YouTube. ### 5\. 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion For people that want to explore another technique, based on *metta*, or loving-kindness meditation, the video '10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion' is a nice place to start. This video is published by Sonima, a wellness brand that empowers people to live healthy, balanced, and happy lives. Self-compassion meditation as a technique has been made famous by the American researcher [Kristin Neff](https://www.happiness.com/kristin-neff/), who in turn drew her inspiration from the work of [Jon Kabat-Zinn](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/science-psychology/jon-kabat-zinn/). 10-minute guided meditation for self-compassion This is technically not a how-to-meditate video, but, in fact, a guided meditation. It's narrated by Jamie Zimmerman, a doctor and practitioner of “meditation medicine” who tragically died in an accident two years ago. There's no visual instruction on how to sit or go through the practice. This guided visualisation meditation, with imagery of nature, people, and wildlife, presumes that you have sat before, that you're already versed in mindfulness of the breath meditation. **RELATED: [5 strategies to help you develop a regular meditation practice](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/health-body/tackle-reasons-prevent-meditation-practice/)** It takes you through steps in visualizing children at different ages. Projecting your memory of yourself at these different ages. It invites you to use the same words of affirmation that are used in *metta* meditation, to send wishes of well-being: happiness, love, [peace](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/relationships/finding-inner-peace/), a life free from suffering and living to the fullest. If you've never practiced *metta* meditation and self-compassion meditation before, this video is a great start for beginner's. Especially if you meditate a lot within the *vipassana* tradition, it can be a real eye-opener on how loving-kindness and [self-compassion](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/visual-guide-self-compassion/) can further deepen your practice. Sonima states that the video is especially suitable for people that are working on making life changes or personal improvements. ### 6\. 10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate Still not convinced that you should dive into meditation yourself? Then you might want to watch '10 Reasons You Should NEVER Meditate'. This playful and funny video made by psychologist, life coach and author [Ralph Smart](https://twitter.com/infinitewaters?lang=en), gives you ten great reasons why you should (not) meditate. Ralph Smart convinces beginners why (not) to meditate. Ralph discusses on-camera some of the benefits of meditation. It ranges from how meditation changes the brain and the way we eat, to how meditation makes you let go of judgment and makes you [stop ruminating](https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/stop-ruminating/) and blaming yourself. He does all of this in a very mindful, light-hearted and insightful way. • **JOIN US! [Sign up to learn more about meditation and mindfulness](https://www.happiness.com/lp/friendship/)** • Although not a 'how to' video itself, this is a great meditation for beginner's video if you first need to be convinced that meditation is something for you. The promise of meditation, that Ralph stresses as well, is that it makes you live fully in the present moment and makes you more confident. And, that ultimately, it makes you happier. Now isn’t that something you would NEVER want for yourself? ● Main image: Colourbox.com ## Written by Arlo Laibowitz ![arlo.jpg](https://www.happiness.com/community/uploads/monthly_2018_07/arlo.jpg.6607a6ff2538a6afef94a5e13c45174d.jpg)Arlo is a filmmaker, artist, lecturer, and intermittent practitioner of metta meditation and morning yoga. When not dreaming about impossible projects and making them happen in the most impractical ways possible, he journals, listens to jazz, or cuddles with his better half.
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