Meditation is a form of disciplining your mind and recognizing your inner self, and there is no one way of doing it. There are various techniques of meditation that have been propagated by different cultures, but the results are universally effective and valuable.

Here is a brief look at some common meditation techniques: Mantra Meditation: This form of meditation is easy and highly useful in improving mental alertness and concentration, and is done by chanting a mantra, which may not be religion-specific. This is commonly accompanied by a simultaneous rotation of a holy rosary, also known as Japa Mala.

Trataka: This is a popular form of meditation followed Christianity, Sufism and several more religions. This technique involves a steady gaze on a particular object that helps in enhancing mental concentration.

Chakra Meditation: Also known as Chakra Anusandhana, this form essentially entails the search for chakras. (The chakra represents the nerve plexi in various locations in the body that are the checkpoints of the nervous system of the body)

Vipassana Meditation: This technique helps in mastering self-observation and self-control.

Raja Yoga Meditation: Another disciplinary technique, it helps in attaining the highest level of bliss.

Nada Yoga: This meditation technique brings awareness of the internal functioning of the body.