nse of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and

One common form of meditation involves you in visualizing a location, perhaps from your childhood, in which you have been particularly happy and at peace. You are in effect going to take a "trip" in your mind that will leave you feeling peaceful and stress-free. As you become more practiced, you will find that you can use this exercise during moments of your day when you need to handle high-stress situations.

Choose a comfortable pose and begin with a series of deep, relaxing breaths. For the first few moments simply observe your breathing and feel your concentration moving inward, detaching you from the sensations and thoughts that enter your mind.

Now picture yourself in the same position in your chosen location in extreme detail. Use all of your 5 senses and to place yourself firmly in your chosen location.

Observe any changes that occur in the location. Does the breeze blow? A bird fly through the sky or a ladybug land on your hand? Do clouds move across the sun, or does anyone else enter the location?

Don't be surprised if a person, animal or object appears. Simply observe, but do not become actively engaged. Should you feel uneasy at anytime, remind yourself that you are in control of what happens and that there is no danger.

Notice your emotional state as any changes occur and continue to breathe in a rhythmic, relaxed manner.

When you are ready, slowly start to dissolve the image. Start to bring your attention back to your present surroundings but, before you open your eyes, ground yourself by noticing what your 5 senses are experiencing in your actual location.

Continue to breathe normally and, when you feel yourself back in your actual location, gently stretch and open your eyes.

Another associated form of meditation exercise is that of internal journey meditation

This form of exercise involves connecting with yourself through an "internal journey". It will bring a sense of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and e

ths. For the first few moments simply observe your breathing and feel your concentration moving inward, detaching you from the sensations and thoughts that enter your mind.

Now picture yourself in the same position in your chosen location in extreme detail. Use all of your 5 senses and to place yourself firmly in your chosen location.

Observe any changes that occur in the location. Does the breeze blow? A bird fly through the sky or a ladybug land on your hand? Do clouds move across the sun, or does anyone else enter the location?

Don't be surprised if a person, animal or object appears. Simply observe, but do not become actively engaged. Should you feel uneasy at anytime, remind yourself that you are in control of what happens and that there is no danger.

Notice your emotional state as any changes occur and continue to breathe in a rhythmic, relaxed manner.

When you are ready, slowly start to dissolve the image. Start to bring your attention back to your present surroundings but, before you open your eyes, ground yourself by noticing what your 5 senses are experiencing in your actual location.

Continue to breathe normally and, when you feel yourself back in your actual location, gently stretch and open your eyes.

Another associated form of meditation exercise is that of internal journey meditation

This form of exercise involves connecting with yourself through an "internal journey". It will bring a sense of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and

ve across the sun, or does anyone else enter the location?

Don't be surprised if a person, animal or object appears. Simply observe, but do not become actively engaged. Should you feel uneasy at anytime, remind yourself that you are in control of what happens and that there is no danger.

Notice your emotional state as any changes occur and continue to breathe in a rhythmic, relaxed manner.

When you are ready, slowly start to dissolve the image. Start to bring your attention back to your present surroundings but, before you open your eyes, ground yourself by noticing what your 5 senses are experiencing in your actual location.

Continue to breathe normally and, when you feel yourself back in your actual location, gently stretch and open your eyes.

Another associated form of meditation exercise is that of internal journey meditation

This form of exercise involves connecting with yourself through an "internal journey". It will bring a sense of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and

tion back to your present surroundings but, before you open your eyes, ground yourself by noticing what your 5 senses are experiencing in your actual location.

Continue to breathe normally and, when you feel yourself back in your actual location, gently stretch and open your eyes.

Another associated form of meditation exercise is that of internal journey meditation

This form of exercise involves connecting with yourself through an "internal journey". It will bring a sense of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and

nse of peace and calm, and can often lead to sleep.

Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly.

Imagine that there is a well that goes deep into your center. Visualize the well as being beautiful, cool and full of soothing, healing energy.

Now begin your descent into the well. Breathe in as you descend, absorbing all the wonderful healing energy that is to be found in the well.

Breathe out as you continue to descend, releasing all the negative thoughts and energy that the well simply absorbs and eliminates.

Continue descending, deeper and deeper inside yourself. Notice the colors, sensations and beauty that is your internal well. Feel at peace as you continue to descend and breathe in a steady, rhythmic manner.

Absorb the colors and sensations as you continue to descend. You are submerged in a silent, beautiful world that is your inner self.

When you are ready, begin to ascend, continuing to breathe normally, until your attention returns to the current moment. Go slowly, don't rush yourself.

Gently stretch until you are ready to open your eyes.