50 Shades Of Meditation

A 46-min podcast in which Karin Matko, a meditation researcher, explains her recent study to identify and categorise over 300 different styles of meditation. We discuss different techniques from mindfulness of the breath and walking meditations to the more unusual Sufi whirling and meditating on death. Karin offers suggestions on what beginner meditators might like to use to kick start their own practice.

Reviews

Now I understand why the struggle to get on with meditation even after spending so much time on IT for the past 2 years. I want to learn more but the internet is awash with people selling their wares. Maybe there is a good book to jump to from this talk. Excellent base information for discerning learners. Like that 'mental training'.

Very interesting on a wide range of meditation techniques and good to hear about all the scientific research to show their efficacy. Looking forward to reading Vanessa's book when it comes out!