Taoist Meditation: Cultivating Inner Peace and Wellbeing

Meditation is an important element in Taoist studies, and a primary technique for achieving inner peace. Like other types of meditation, Taoist meditation aims to reduce the turbulence of mind and body as much as possible. Taoist meditation emphasizes emptiness and stillness to relieve fatigue and stress, and to allow a person to function better both physically and mentally.

Movement

• Taoist meditation often involves physical movement but without the specific postures as in Hatha Yoga. One example is resting the weight on one leg while the other leg moves.

Breathing

• Focus on breathing is emphasized in Taoist meditation, whether you are moving or still.

Visualization

• Taoist meditation can include visualization methods, incorporating images of a beach or other pleasant place of relaxation.

Procedure and Practice

• Strict adherence to procedure is encouraged in Taoist meditation, as well as better results with continuing practice.

Mental and Physical Benefits

• Taoist meditation is designed to empty the mind of thoughts in order to release stress and improve concentration, relaxation and energy levels.

Healing

• Taoist meditation also can strengthen the immune system and increase a person's ability to heal. Elimination of stress helps the body function better, and the stillness improves communication between body and mind.