Meditation guided CDs come in a wide array, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. There are many things to consider when picking out the best guided meditation CD for you. From the content of the direction provided to the tempo and style of the music, many factors could make or break the guided meditation CD being right for you. With all the available options, it may seem a daunting task to find that one perfect CD, but with a little guidance on what to watch out for, the search will be that much easier.
Mediation guided CD’s come in all stripes and colors. So you need to be aware of the type of guidance provided on the disc. Some instructors will have a more focused or direct approach, while others might allow for a freer meditation experience. If you are a beginner, you may feel comfortable with more concrete ideas and directions, whereas a slightly more advanced user would likely relish a looser format. Another aspect of the instructor to consider is his or her voice. The voices will generally be calm and soothing, but every person’s voice has a different tone. You may want to start by deciding if you prefer listening to a man or woman’s voice provide directions for your practice. So listen to samples of different CDs either in a store with listening capabilities or online.Once you have decided on what type of direction and voice you want to hear on your guided meditation CD, it is time to consider the background music. Studies have shown that music played rather slowly at sixty beats per minute tends to be more relaxing. It is believed that music played at that particular tempo increase alpha energy waves on both sides of the brain. However, if you find that music that slow is unhelpful for your purposes, feel free to try other options.The length of the guided meditation CD is also an issue. A proper meditation session should last for at least twenty minutes in order to provide the maximum impact. Your preferred mediation CD should play the same style of music for at least that long, and preferably longer. Each song does not have to be twenty minutes, but all the songs should flow together seamlessly, so as to not disrupt your meditation with a sudden distraction. Though songs and guided presentations do not have to be of a particular length, having varied durations can help to break up and create more variety for your sessions of meditation guided.
