Guided Meditation

Wellness glossary · Meditation

Meditation · definition

A meditation in which a teacher or recording provides verbal instructions throughout part or all of the practice.

How the term is used

Guidance may focus on breath, body awareness, visualization, compassion, relaxation, or another theme.

Why it matters

Guided practice can make meditation easier to begin for people who prefer more structure.

Read the guide Meditation for Beginners: How to Start Without Trying to Empty Your Mind

Where this comes up

Where this fits in a practice

The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.