This is the fourth in a series of posts on meditation. Read part I, part II and part III. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to to form your own … Continue reading Musings on Meditation (IV)
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Musings on Meditation (III)
This is the third in a series of posts on meditation. Read the first part and the second part. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to to form your own … Continue reading Musings on Meditation (III)
Musings on Meditation (II)
This is the second in a series of posts on meditation. Read the first here. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to to form your own opinions, get curious about … Continue reading Musings on Meditation (II)
Musings on Meditation (I)
Two pieces of wonderful news that inspired this series of posts: (1) 2022 marks ten years that I've been meditating (I can't quite believe it) and (2) I have just certified as an Instinctive Meditation™ teacher. I completed my training at the Radiance Sutras School of Meditation, which was started by the incredible Dr. Lorin … Continue reading Musings on Meditation (I)
Sitting With Your Life
Meditation is often thought of as a practice more suited to people interested in spirituality, who are somewhat detached from worldly life. Many spiritual texts speak of it being essential to realizing God or our true nature. It brings to mind monks and monasteries, renunciation and seclusion, quiet places and an unmoving body. In all … Continue reading Sitting With Your Life
Dharana & Dhyana: A Somatic Perspective
by Vaishali Iyer The eight limbs of yoga described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are often taught as a step-by-step ascent, or a process of deepening interiorization which culminates with samadhi in formal sitting meditation. Many times we approach this framework sequentially, beginning with our action in the world, moving through asana and pranayama and only … Continue reading Dharana & Dhyana: A Somatic Perspective
The Still Space 