Day 12: Finding the Right Guided Meditation For You

If you are on the path to meditating more for your mental, physical, and spiritual health, 
then you have come to the right place. There are many different forms and styles of 
meditation, from silent meditating, to breathing techniques. But today, we’re talking 
about guided meditation.

With this form of meditation, you will listen to someone guide you through a gentle and 
calming scene that helps you to meditate and focus on yourself. From being on a beach 
and listening to the waves crashing, to sitting in the middle of a forest where you smell 
the pine trees and hear birds chirping, guided meditations can relax you, soothe you, 
and help you to visualize more clearly.


Define Your Meditation Goals

Consider what you are hoping to gain from the meditation when looking for a good 
guided meditation. There are many things to consider, including what scene they 
present to you, what the supposed benefits are, how long it is, the voice, and so many 
other factors. The best thing you can do is consider what you are hoping to gain from 
this guided meditation when you are searching.


Consider the Length of the Meditation

The length of the meditation is another important factor to consider. There are guided 
meditations as short as 5 minutes and as long as an hour or longer. If you are brand 
new to meditation, you might want to start with no more than 5-10 minutes, then 
gradually move up to longer times when you become more used to this form of 
meditating. But the 30+ minute guided meditations can be really powerful.


Does the Voice Relax You?

The guide's voice can make a big difference in your meditation experience. Some 
people prefer a female voice, others prefer a male voice. Some like a slow, soothing 
tone, while others prefer a more conversational style. Listen to a few samples to find a 
voice that you find relaxing and easy to follow.


Try Different Guided Meditations

Make sure you are experimenting! There are so many apps, websites, and videos that 
offer a wide range of guided meditations. Don’t just stop at the first one and only use 
that one. You will experience different emotions and different levels of calming and 
peace when you mix it up a little. 

Some ideas for where to find different guided meditations include:

YouTube
Instagram (for shorter meditations)
Spiritual Websites
Apps like Calm
