WayToTwilight,
There are many techniques for meditation; there is no right or wrong technique, only "right practice." That is, practicing with the right mind and intention. Posture and breathing have certain benefits, as do visualization, single-pointedness, emptying the mind, body scan, progressive relaxation, etc. What you will find is the biggest reason for all of that is to overwhelm the rational mind and get it to shut up.
So practicing techniques is useful, but striving for mastery is not. I recommend using those techniques as tools to understand how your mind flows so you can learn to quiet it without effort.
Good luck!
--Andy
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