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Post 11: A Moment of Reflection: Integrating the Yoga Sutras So Far
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the journey through the Yoga Sutras so far. As we integrate the teachings from the first ten sutras, we explore how they’ve touched our practice and offer a guided meditation to deepen our connection to the Seer. This is a time for contemplation,…
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Neti Neti Series No. 8: Embracing Amusement as a Sign of Growing Detachment
Explore the deepening practice of Neti Neti as you move from feeling disturbed by mental events to observing them with lighthearted detachment. Discover how amusement and relaxation during meditation signal a growing detachment and a profound shift toward inner peace and equanimity.
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Post 10: Stages of Meditative Absorption: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.17 and 1.18
In this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.17 and 1.18, which outline the stages of meditative absorption. Learn how the mind moves through reflection, contemplation, bliss, and subtle individuality, and how deeper states of absorption lead to pure awareness, free from mental fluctuations. Discover the path toward samadhi and how the practice of Neti, neti.…
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Neti Neti Series No. 7: Deepening Practice Through Breath and Mantra Coordination
Discover how coordinating the Neti Neti mantra with the breath can enhance meditation practice, deepen relaxation, and bring greater mindfulness. Learn how this simple yet profound technique can align the rhythms of body and mind, guiding you into a state of peace and stillness.
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Neti Neti Series No. 6: Guiding the Ego and Approaching Rig-pa with “Not This, Not This”
Explore how the Neti Neti mantra helps to guide the ego towards gentle detachment and deep relaxation. Learn about the relationship between this practice and moments of Rig-pa, and how the mantra can lead to a profound sense of peace by negating the need for a defined self.
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Post 8: The Importance of Discipline: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.13 and 1.14
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.13 and 1.14, which emphasize the importance of disciplined practice. Patanjali teaches us that mastering the mind requires sustained effort over time, without interruption, and with sincerity. By using the phrase “Neti, neti. I am the witness. I am the Seer,” we return to stillness and build the…
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Verse 3: The Mirror of True Knowledge — Insights from Ramana Maharshi
In this reflection on verse 3 of Ramana Maharshi’s Forty Verses on Reality, we explore the moment when the search for truth ends, but the practice of abiding in awareness begins. The Self, always present, invites us into a deeper realization—one where there is nothing more to seek, yet the gentle discipline of returning to…
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