If you decide you want to pursue a habit of meditation it is important to know the difference between misguided and guided meditation. They may both follow different strategies and techniques but fall under the same umbrella to ensure you follow the journey that comes with these two forms either the journey is independent, or being told to you by an instructor. They both challenge your emotions and force you to dig deep into your sentiments through blistfulness.
Guided meditation
You can think of guided meditation as being a journey. A journey of mindfulness in which you are being told what to focus on and what to look at, just like a tour guide but actually through a trained professional or video. You are told to focus on things such as your breathing and physical movements as you are being provided with images to navigate this journey. These images and visions are meant to challenge your emotions in which you perform or practice specific movements or patterns to help you overcome this challenge. For example, you may listen to a guided meditation to help you sleep or tame your mind because you are thinking about something that is making you anxious.
Unguided meditation
Unguuided meditation is usually performed independently, and you decide what you want to focus on and want to navigate. It is completely self-directed and can usually be done at any time for any purpose. For example, you may integrate this into your morning routine so you are in a subtle state of mind before you start your day. You can create any type of image and visual you want as you don’t have to create the one that is being instructed to you by a trainer. This allows us to set up our goals and freedoms to experience the benefits of this practice anytime, anywhere.