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Meditation & Breathwork Library

Ancient techniques, modern science. Find the practice that fits your life.

Meditation
Breathwork

A glimpse of the practice β€” explore techniques below.

Ujjayi Breathing (Ocean Breath)
Breathwork
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Ujjayi Breathing (Ocean Breath)

A slightly constricted breath that produces a soft oceanic sound, used throughout yoga practice to build heat and focus.

Beginner5-10 minutes
4-7-8 Breathing
Breathwork
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4-7-8 Breathing

A powerful relaxation technique popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil to quickly induce calm and sleep.

Beginner4-8 breath cycles
Vipassana
Meditation
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Vipassana

One of India's most ancient meditation techniques, observing reality objectively to dissolve mental suffering.

Advanced10-60 minutes (retreats up to 10 days)
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness
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Mindfulness Meditation

Training the mind to rest in the present moment, aware of thoughts, sensations and surroundings without judgment.

Beginner10-20 minutes
Zen Meditation (Zazen)
Meditation
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Zen Meditation (Zazen)

The core practice of Zen Buddhism β€” just sitting, with upright posture and open awareness, allowing thoughts to pass without engagement.

Intermediate20-40 minutes
Yoga Nidra
Meditation
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Yoga Nidra

A guided meditation practice that induces a state of consciousness between waking and sleep, producing deep relaxation.

Beginner20-45 minutes
Loving Kindness (Metta)
Meditation
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Loving Kindness (Metta)

A practice of generating feelings of goodwill and compassion, starting with oneself and expanding to all beings.

Beginner10-20 minutes
Breath Awareness
Meditation
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Breath Awareness

The foundational practice of observing the natural breath β€” the most universal and accessible meditation technique.

Beginner10-30 minutes
Mantra Meditation
Meditation
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Mantra Meditation

Meditation using a repeated word, phrase or sacred sound to focus and quiet the mind.

Beginner15-30 minutes
Walking Meditation
Meditation
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Walking Meditation

A practice of bringing full awareness to the act of walking, integrating meditation into movement.

Beginner10-30 minutes
Body Scan Meditation
Mindfulness
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Body Scan Meditation

A guided practice of moving attention slowly through the body, noticing sensations without judgment.

Beginner15-30 minutes
Trataka (Candle Gazing)
Meditation
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Trataka (Candle Gazing)

A yogic practice of steady gazing at a fixed point β€” traditionally a candle flame β€” to develop one-pointed concentration.

Intermediate10-20 minutes
Box Breathing
Breathwork
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Box Breathing

A simple, powerful technique used by Navy SEALs to rapidly calm the nervous system and regain focus under pressure.

Beginner5-10 minutes
Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
Breathwork
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Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

A balancing pranayama that alternates breath between nostrils, harmonizing the two hemispheres of the brain.

Beginner5-15 minutes
Kapalabhati (Skull Shining)
Breathwork
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Kapalabhati (Skull Shining)

An energizing cleansing breath β€” short, forceful exhalations that clear the mind and invigorate the body.

Intermediate3-5 minutes

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