Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Meditation Techniques

00:02:25 - Overcoming biases against meditation

00:04:54 - Using meditation to overcome cravings and addiction

00:07:20 - Altering physiological processes through meditation

00:09:58 - The Benefits of Daily Meditation

00:12:28 - Encouraging Consistency in Meditation Practice

00:14:51 - Different Meditation Techniques

00:17:25 - Introduction to Focused Attention Meditation

00:20:10 - Zen Meditation: Rules and Benefits

00:21:50 - Insight Meditation: Achieving Concentration

00:22:48 - Open Monitoring Meditation

00:25:25 - Open Mindfulness Meditation

00:27:57 - Practicing Loving Kindness Meditation

00:30:48 - Cultivating Loving Kindness towards Oneself and Others

00:33:22 - Cultivating Loving-Kindness towards Difficult People

00:36:02 - Cultivating Loving Kindness and Forgiveness with Difficult People

00:38:37 - Exploring Different Meditation Techniques

00:41:15 - Sound Meditation for Quieting the Mind

00:42:07 - Tantra Meditations for Expansion of Awareness

00:43:48 - Light Meditation for Inner Peace

00:43:59 - Light Meditation for Pain Management

00:46:43 - Different Forms of Contemplation and Meditation

00:49:30 - The Power of the Lower Dantian in Qigong

00:50:07 - Using Breathing to Calm the Mind

00:50:33 - The Benefits of Qigong for Rehabilitation and Limited Mobility

00:51:20 - The Importance of Energy Flow in Qigong

00:51:46 - Using Guided Imagery and Meditation for Healing

00:52:13 - Enhanced Immune Function through Guided Imagery

00:52:18 - Guided meditation for immunity enhancement

00:55:03 - The Power of Affirmational Meditations

00:57:34 - The Benefits and Caution of Meditation Techniques

01:00:14 - Guided Meditation Apps Recommendations

01:02:15 - Christian Meditation Practice

01:03:05 - Techniques for Managing Holiday Blues and Depression

01:03:20 - Upcoming YouTube Video on the Podcast's YouTube Page

01:03:29 - Support the Podcast by Purchasing CEUs

01:03:40 - Direct Link to On-Demand CEUs for the Podcast

01:03:47 - Sponsor an Episode of Counselor Toolbox for Maximum Reach and Impact

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