Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness is the other main type of meditation, also known as vipassana or insight meditation. Mindfulness involves intentional, non-judgmental, moment-to-moment awareness.

Like TM, mindfulness begins with one-pointed attention, but expands to a wider scope of observation. You observe thoughts, feelings or sensations as "mental events"—without judging or analyzing.

By observing thoughts and emotions in this more distanced and accepting way, you can approach a stressful situation with a mindful response and without reacting in a way that may increase your stress.

Guided Imagery

Guided imagery uses your mind and imagination to evoke relaxing and healing physical responses. You might listen to a recording of someone guiding you through instructions to bring to mind relaxing and healing images drawing on all the senses. Many research studies show that guided imagery can be very effective in promoting healing and reducing anxiety and stress.

Hypnosis