{"id":3251,"date":"2019-04-03T16:25:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T16:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/types-of-meditation\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T19:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:25:31","slug":"types-of-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/types-of-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiz: What\u2019s Your Meditation Style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In recent years, more and more wellness professionals have begun recommending meditation as a way to achieve a state of mindfulness, or a focus on the present moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation and mindfulness can help people reach their health and fitness goals, as well as reduce stress and anxiety. There are five primary types of meditation. Take this quiz to reveal the style that best matches your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about mindfulness and more wellness topics from our experts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:-5px;max-width:100%;width:600;border-color:#ffffff!important; \" data-rid-id=\"188031\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:-5px;width:100%;position:relative;height:450px;border:1px;border-color:#e7e7e7!important;\">\n<iframe style=\"position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/a\/188031?fixed=1\" title=\"Personality Test - What's Your Meditation Style?\"><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Your Meditation Style?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><p>Answer these five questions to discover the path to mindfulness that best matches your personality.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>\n<p><strong>Moving meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">You\u2019re always on the go and feel the most Zen while sweating it out at the gym. If the thought of sitting still to meditate causes you more anxiety than comfort, here\u2019s a tip: Skip it!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Physical forms of meditation, such as yoga, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/tai-chi\/art-20045184\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tai chi<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nqa.org\/what-is-qigong-\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>qigong<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\">, will keep you moving while clearing your mind. Linking breath to movement creates a mind\u2013body connection that helps you focus on the present moment. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000!important;\">Do you use our Digital Personal Training App,<\/span> <strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S <\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\">AMP\u2122? Start with Coach Paulette\u2019s <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Meditation 101<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"> session. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S<\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> AMP\u2122 yet? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/amp-digital-personal-trainer-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Begin your free trial today<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and gain access to more than 30 guided meditations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Loving-kindness meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">\ufeffYou\u2019re a people person who gains energy from those around you. You empathize with others easily and feel happiest when you\u2019re well-connected. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">An others-focused practice best suits your altruistic nature. Loving-kindness meditation directs compassion and empathy inward toward yourself, and then outward toward those you love and the world around you. This feel-good practice will leave you radiating positive energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000!important;\">Do you use our Digital Personal Training App,<\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S <\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\">AMP\u2122? Check out Coach Sandi\u2019s <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Thankful<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"> or <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Self-worth<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"> meditation sessions. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S<\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> AMP\u2122 yet? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/amp-digital-personal-trainer-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Start your free trial today<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and gain access to more than 30 guided meditations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Mindfulness meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">You\u2019re a thinker and a problem solver. You enjoy spending time alone with your thoughts, but you find it can be difficult to quiet your analytical mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Mindfulness meditation encourages you to observe your thoughts without engaging in them. This breath-focused meditation will help you cut out distractions and mental clutter to find the peaceful personal time you crave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000!important;\">Do you use our Digital Personal Training App,<\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S <\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\">AMP\u2122? Check out <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Mindfulness Meditation \u2014 Unworried<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\">. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S<\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> AMP\u2122 yet? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/amp-digital-personal-trainer-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Start your free trial today<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and gain access to more than 30 guided meditations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Guided meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">To you, nothing is more satisfying than having structure and guidelines. Maybe you\u2019ve been pegged as a rule follower, but order reassures your cautious nature. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Self-guided meditation can be intimidating, especially for novices, so a simple expert-led practice will give you enough structure to relax and reap the benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000!important;\">Do you use our Digital Personal Training App,<\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S <\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\">AMP\u2122? Check out <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Guided Meditation \u2014 Peaceful Float<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\">. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S<\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> AMP\u2122 yet? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/amp-digital-personal-trainer-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Start your free trial today<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and gain access to more than 30 guided meditations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Visualization meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><p><span style=\"color: black;\">Your creative brain craves stimulation, and you rely on your physical senses to enjoy the world. If your sense of sight brings you the greatest sensations, closing your eyes to meditate can seem daunting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Visualization meditation centers your thoughts to achieve focus in a way that\u2019s comfortable and familiar \u2014 by imagining a scene, an image or a goal in great detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000!important;\">Do you use our Digital Personal Training App,<\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S <\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\">AMP\u2122? Check out Coach Anna\u2019s <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Visual Meditation<\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"> or Coach Rebekah\u2019s <\/span><em style=\"color: black;\">Shape Shifter <\/em><span style=\"color: black;\">sessions. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span><strong style=\"color: black;\">GOLD\u2019S<\/strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> AMP\u2122 yet? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/amp-digital-personal-trainer-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Start your free trial today<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\"> and gain access to more than 30 guided meditations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>\n<p><strong>How do you like to spend a free day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Which beverage do you prefer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>Select your favorite season:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your favorite way to work out?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your cooking style?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/benefits-of-exercise\/\"><b>What Does Exercise Do for Your Brain?<\/b><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/get-in-the-zone\/\"><b>How to Get \u201cin the Zone\u201d<\/b><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/good-mood-food\/\"><b>Good Mood Food<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;p&gt;In recent years, more and more wellness professionals have begun recommending meditation as a way to achieve a state of mindfulness, or a focus on the present moment. 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