YouTube Meditations: Your One-Stop Shop for Inner Peace (and Maybe a Cat)

Let's face it, meditation is all the rage. It’s like the kale of the wellness world - everyone’s talking about it, but not everyone’s actually eating it (or meditating, in this case). And while sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop sounds dreamy, let's be real: most of us are juggling work, kids, and figuring out which streaming service to binge next.

Enter YouTube: the digital oasis for everything from cat videos to, surprisingly, finding your inner zen. Who knew that a platform built for LOLs could also be a gateway to chill?

 Want to know more about each type of meditation? See my other post on it! I've featured some how to tips here as well.

Determining the absolute "top" guided meditation on YouTube is quite difficult. There are millions of options, and what works for one person might not resonate with another. Factors like personal preference, meditation goals, and even the length of the meditation play a significant role.

However, Here are Some Popular Options

While I can't definitively say which is the "best," these channels and videos consistently receive high praise and viewership:

• My Peace Of Mindfulness: This channel offers a variety of guided meditations for different needs, from stress relief to manifestation.

• Positive Magazine Meditation: Known for calming and effective guided meditations, especially for anxiety relief.

• Kireiki Mindfulness: Provides longer guided meditations that delve deeper into mindfulness and relaxation.

• The Honest Guys: Offers a mix of humor and mindfulness, making meditation more accessible for some.

Finding Your Perfect Meditation

Rather than focusing on a single "top" video, I recommend exploring different options and finding what resonates with you. Consider these factors:

• Length: Do you prefer short, focused meditations or longer, immersive experiences?

• Focus: Are you looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost creativity, or something else?

• Style: Do you prefer a calm and soothing voice, or a more energetic and upbeat approach?

• Music and Sound: Some people prefer guided meditations with background music, while others prefer silence or nature sounds.

By experimenting with different options, you'll eventually find the perfect guided meditation to enhance your well-being.

Here are some popular meditations on YouTube aimed towards healing trauma:

• Guided Meditation for Trauma Healing & PTSD by My Peace Of Mindfulness

• Guided PTSD and Healing Abandonment Trauma Alpha Meditation for Wounded Adult Children by Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach Inc

• Guided sleep meditation for trauma release and trauma healing by Lauren Ostrowski Fenton

• Trauma Release Guided Meditation | PTSD, Chronic Stress, Painful Memories by Mindful Waves Studio

Here are some popular meditations on YouTube aimed towards healing trauma:

• Guided Meditation for Trauma Healing & PTSD by My Peace Of Mindfulness

• Guided PTSD and Healing Abandonment Trauma Alpha Meditation for Wounded Adult Children by Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach Inc

• Guided sleep meditation for trauma release and trauma healing by Lauren Ostrowski Fenton

• Trauma Release Guided Meditation | PTSD, Chronic Stress, Painful Memories by Mindful Waves Studio

Here are some popular self-hypnosis and past life regression meditations on YouTube that you might like:

• Hypnosis for Past Life Regression by Michael Sealey

• Past Life Regression Guided Meditation | Discover Past Lives | Meet Your Animal Spirit Guide by New Horizon - Meditation & Sleep Stories

• Healer Hypnosis Deep Sleep ⚡Very Strong!!⚡ Regression into Past Lives 💫 Discover Your Soul Journey by Steviejo Harris - Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation

• Past Life Regression Hypnotherapy | Suzanne Robichaud, RCH by Suzanne Robichaud

• Past Life Regression Hypnotherapy by Suzanne Robichaud

Here are some popular spiritual meditations on YouTube that you might like:

• A 10 Minute Meditation with Your Spirit Guided by Great Meditation

• Sleep Guided Meditation, Meet Your Spirit Guides Whilst Sleeping, Calming Your Mind Meditation by Jason Stephenson - Sleep Meditation Music

• MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES (Guided Meditation) 528Hz by Rising Higher Meditation ®

• Receiving Guidance from your Spirit Guide (Guided Meditation) by Great Meditation

• Guided Sleep Meditation, Spiritual Connection Sleep Meditation, With Sleep Music by Jason Stephenson - Sleep Meditation Music

Here are some popular visualization meditations on YouTube that you might like:

• Guided Manifestation Visualization Meditation ✨ by Alina Align

• Your Life's Journey Guided Visualization Meditation by Great Meditation

• Guided Visualization Meditation by Great Meditation

• Guided Sleep Meditation, Visualize Desires & Manifest Miracles by Jason Stephenson - Sleep Meditation Music

• DEEP RELAXATION: Guided 10 Minute Visualization Meditation by The Honest Guys - Meditations - Relaxation

Here are some guided meditations for ADHD on YouTube:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) - causes, symptoms & pathology by Osmosis from Elsevier

• What is ADHD? | APA by American Psychiatric Association

• What is ADHD? by Seattle Children's

• Adult ADHD: Mayo Clinic Radio by Mayo Clinic

• ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus by Andrew Huberman

Here are some popular music-only meditations on YouTube:

• Alone With GOD: 3 Hour Piano Worship Music for Prayer & Meditation | Christian Piano by DappyTKeys Piano Worship

• Quiet Time With God: 3 Hour Peaceful Relaxation & Meditation Music by DappyTKeys Piano Worship

• 3 HOUR Relaxation Meditation: Instrumental Music, Deep Meditation, Relaxing Music, Yoga Music, ☯058A by Yellow Brick Cinema - Relaxing Music

• Relax Music for Stress Relief | Study & Background Music | Sleep Meditation Music 💜 528Hz by Mindful Kids

• 3 Hour Relaxing Guitar Music: Meditation Music, Instrumental Music, Calming Music, Soft Music, ☯2432 by Yellow Brick Cinema - Relaxing Music

Here are some guided meditations for stress on YouTube:

• Meditation for Stress by Psych Hub

• GUIDED MEDITATION for Healing Anxiety, PTSD, Panic & Stress by The Honest Guys - Meditations - Relaxation

• Guided Meditation for Anxiety by Hospital for Special Surgery

• Guided Meditation for Anxiety | The Hourglass by Priory

• 10 Minute Guided Imagery for Reducing Stress and Anxiety by The Healing Mind with Dr. Martin Rossman

Here are some guided meditations for focus on YouTube:

• The Faulkner Focus 8/15/24 FULL END SHOW | FOX BREAKING NEWS TRUMP August 15, 2024 by Grafting Farm Tree

• Deep Focus Music To Improve Concentration - 12 Hours of Ambient Study Music to Concentrate #785 by 4K Video Nature - Focus Music

• Work Music for Concentration - 12 Hours of Ambient Study Music to Concentrate #12 by 4K Video Nature - Focus Music

Here are some guided meditations for depression on YouTube:

• Meditation for Stress by Psych Hub

• GUIDED MEDITATION for Healing Anxiety, PTSD, Panic & Stress by The Honest Guys - Meditations - Relaxation

• Guided Meditation for Anxiety by Hospital for Special Surgery

• Guided Meditation for Anxiety | The Hourglass by Priory

• 10 Minute Guided Imagery for Reducing Stress and Anxiety by The Healing Mind with Dr. Martin Rossman

Alright, let's get zen!

I've spent more time scrolling through YouTube than I care to admit (hey, we all have our vices), and along the way, I've stumbled upon some real gems when it comes to meditation. Think of me as your personal zen curator, here to guide you through the digital jungle of mindfulness.

So, grab your comfiest loungewear, dim the lights, and let's dive into my top picks for YouTube meditations. Trust me, your future self will thank you. If the above links become tiring (good luck and don't fall asleep unless you want to!) please take a listen to my favorites. Some are a bit out there as your therapist can be at times too, and they should entertain at the very least.

Here are some of your therapists picks other than listed above:

• A Trippy Meditation with my Man Deepak Chopra Featuring Madonna by Deepak Chopra

• Beautiful Indian Music with a Lengthy Guided Mediation – Listen to a Little or a Lot by Deepak Chopra

• Chronic Pain/Illness Management Guided Meditation with Visualization, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Acceptance by Arthritis Society Canada

• A Buddhist Meditation on Death in Remembrance and from the Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village by Brother Phap Huu

• A 20-Minute SLOW Meditation that is Guided by the One and Only Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh

• A Guided Visualization for Calm by Dr. Brian L. Weiss

• For all you Over-thinkers out There try This Guided Meditation (great for teens too) – Awesome Visualizations by Great Meditation

• We Can’t Forget About KIDS!  They are Great with Mindfulness – Great Teachers Too.  This one Clears Worries with Thought Bubbles and The YouTube Channel is Helpful too by The Mindfulness Teacher

Yes, I hear you say, “but I can’t meditate, I mean I tried it for 5-minutes once and it didn’t work.”  Okay, great!  You found 5-minutes which means that you can again and this time armed with the knowledge that meditation is a practice and that while practicing, the stillness of your body will help the stillness of your mind even if you don’t “think” so; bad puns included free of charge with all therapeutic sessions.  I’ve seen 5-year-olds with severe ADHD meditate for 10-minutes and reap the rewards!  You can do it too.  At a minimum you are resting and at a maximum levitating, somewhere in the middle is peace and joy and that is what I wish for you. Now let's Rock and radiate!