Guided meditation is a form of meditative practice where an individual is led through the process by a teacher or recording, providing structure and direction through verbal instruction. This guidance gently navigates the practitioner through various stages of meditation, offering pointers on mindfulness, visualization, or specific contemplative focuses. In this facilitated journey, the meditator is supported in cultivating awareness, relaxation, and insight, often finding greater ease in maintaining concentration and depth. The guide offers a scaffolding of attention, helping to bridge inner stillness and clarity, while also addressing common obstacles and conditioning. Through this supportive framework, the practice can open pathways to deeper understanding, presence, and transformation that might otherwise remain inaccessible or unfathomed.

See also: insight meditation, metta practice, walking meditation, compassion practice, samadhi practice