What Style of Meditation is Right for You?

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Interested in learning to meditate, but not sure where to start?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which best describes the reason you want to learn meditation:

  • A.
    To Relax

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Mantra Meditation, Guided Visualizations, Walking Meditation , Compassion Meditation)
  • B.
    To gain insight into problems

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • C.
    To learn about myself

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Guided Visualizations)
  • D.
    To feel better physically

    (Correlates to: Walking Meditation )
  • E.
    To feel better emotionally

    (Correlates to: Compassion Meditation)
• 2.
  What scares you most about meditation?

  • A.
    Sitting for long periods of time

    (Correlates to: Walking Meditation )
  • B.
    I won't be able to stop thinking

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • C.
    I don't have time

    (Correlates to: Guided Visualizations)
  • D.
    It seems complicated

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
  • E.
    I'm afraid of being alone with my thoughts

    (Correlates to: Compassion Meditation)
• 3.
  If you've tried to meditate before (and didn't like it), what happened?

  • A.
    I've never tried before!

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation, Guided Visualizations)
  • B.
    I got bored

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Compassion Meditation)
  • C.
    I couldn't sit still

    (Correlates to: Walking Meditation )
  • D.
    My mind wouldn't stop racing

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Guided Visualizations)
  • E.
    I always love meditating

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Mantra Meditation, Guided Visualizations, Walking Meditation , Compassion Meditation)
• 4.
  If you had to choose one area to improve on, which one would you choose?

  • A.
    Anger 

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Compassion Meditation)
  • B.
    Focus

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
  • C.
    Anxiety

    (Correlates to: Guided Visualizations, Walking Meditation , Compassion Meditation)
  • D.
    Spirituality

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
• 5.
  How important is spirituality in your life? 

  • A.
    Very, I have a strong need for a higher purpose

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
  • B.
    Somewhat, I think about it, but not that often

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • C.
    Not that important

    (Correlates to: Guided Visualizations, Walking Meditation )
  • D.
    I prefer to never think about it

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Walking Meditation )
  • E.
    It's important to me in that I want to help others

    (Correlates to: Compassion Meditation)
• 6.
  How important do you consider creativity in your life?

  • A.
    Very important, I am extremely creative!

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
  • B.
    I find I'm happier when I'm creating, but I could do more

    (Correlates to: Guided Visualizations)
  • C.
    I don't consider myself creative, but I'd like to be

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • D.
    I don't really care much about creativity

    (Correlates to: Walking Meditation )
• 7.
  What's one of your biggest challenges when stressed?

  • A.
    Making time for self care

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation)
  • B.
    I have a bad temper

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • C.
    I get impatient and controlling

    (Correlates to: Vipassana, Walking Meditation )
  • D.
    I tend to be too hard on myself

    (Correlates to: Compassion Meditation)
• 8.
  What would help you maintain a meditation practice?

  • A.
    If it was simple, and I could do it anywhere, anytime

    (Correlates to: Vipassana)
  • B.
    Having a set space and time

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation, Walking Meditation )
  • C.
    If I saw immediate results

    (Correlates to: Guided Visualizations)
  • D.
    If it was really enjoyable

    (Correlates to: Mantra Meditation, Walking Meditation )
  • E.
    If I could do it with others

    (Correlates to: Compassion Meditation)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Vipassana

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  Vipassana meditation, also known as insight meditation is useful for developing a relationship with your own mind. This style of meditation can help with increasing mindfulness, decreasing reactivity and will help you remain calm during hectic times.
• 2.
  Mantra Meditation

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  Mantra meditation is a simple practice with dramatic results. By using a mantra, you will be able to still the mind and relax into the divine present. Mantra practice has also been shown to increase creativity, and help boost feelings of well-being.
• 3.
  Guided Visualizations

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  Guided visualizations are the type of meditation that take you out of your mind and body and into another realm. They can help you find answers to questions, or just enter a state of deep relaxation. Visualizations are very useful for tapping into your own intuition.
• 4.
  Walking Meditation 

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  Good news! Even though you may feel like you are too restless to do seated meditation, you can still enjoy meditation through a practice called walking meditation. This practice is simple, yet profound and can bring all the benefits of a seated practice, eventually allowing you to transition to a seated practice if you choose.
• 5.
  Compassion Meditation

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  Meditating on compassion is a beautiful practice that helps us develop empathy and overcome difficult times in our lives. If you are in pain, meditating on compassion can truly bring you peace. It can also be a powerful practice for overcoming self-doubt or self-judgement.