If you are asking this question, you're already on your way to building a personal meditation practice, so congratulations! For the beginner, the many resources available can be overwhelming, leading one to ask the question "which is the best one?"
From my own personal experience, I found that there is no "best one" that works for everyone. Ever since I began my meditation practice five years ago, I have comfortably moved from one spiritual teacher to another, and then sometimes back. Each day I express the desire to be an channel for peace in the world, and I make the intention to be open to everything that will support my personal growth. This has worked well for me; I have learned to pay attention to the messages from within myself and from others around me, even if they seem irrelevant at the time. When I follow this, the information I need to make the right choices usually falls into place, like rose petals lining a path.
If you already practice yoga, you might consider asking your teacher if they meditate and can make a recommendation. If this is all new to you, I have provided a list of Mindfulness Resources in the sidebar that I have found helpful along my path. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay and Tara Brach have great collections of resources for people new to meditation. The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center also has many free meditation resources for everyone. That said, I would still first take a few minutes to explore your own desires, make an intention and write them down; if you are like me, you will probably be doing a lot more of that as your practice matures.
I welcome comments and recommendations from any experienced with meditation to help the new folks as well. Thanks!
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