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When I was a teenager and into my early twenties, I felt trapped as the person I was, as my self. I thought I knew precisely who and what I was, and that that person was set in stone and could never change. Then I started to get into meditation, and one meditation technique that…
Just this morning one of my clients asked me what the deepest meditation techniques are. And I was divided in two over what to say. On the one hand some techniques seem deep on the surface level, things like Self Inquiry and Merkaba. On the other hand, there’s the technique that you, as an individual,…
Through my extensive experience as a meditation teacher, I’ve come to learn that meditation is a golden gateway to a spiritual life. Perhaps you came to meditation recently, during the wave of extreme popularity that mindfulness is currently enjoying. And if so, you may very well wonder what other spiritual practices can help you, or…
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I’ve meditated through the most painful moments. The moments that tear through your plans like a storm through glass. The kind that make you sit on the edge of your bed, numb. The kind that pull someone you love out of your life before you’re ready. When my father died young it rocked me to…
I used to wonder if something was wrong with me—why I couldn’t meditate, no matter how much I wanted to. I’d sit, breathe, try to focus… and within seconds, I was gone. Caught in a craving. Fighting a thought. Doubting if I, a metalhead, even belonged on the cushion doing a practice made originally for…
Today one of my meditation students asked me about the Jhanas, what they are and how to access them. So to help, I’m writing this in depth guide. The jhānas are deep states of meditative absorption—intensely focused, calm, and blissful layers of concentration that arise when the mind becomes unified and undistracted. Imagine pouring oil…
One of the most popular meditation techniques in the world is Chakra Dhyana. Millions of people practice opening their chakras because of the holistic wellness benefits that it is said to bring. But there are many surprising facts about chakras that most people don’t know, some of which will truly shock you. In this article,…
Reality shifting meditation is a fascinating phenomenon that blends imagination, mindfulness, and philosophy into one experience. In essence, it involves relaxing the mind, setting an intention, and visualizing ourselves in our desired reality until we feel fully immersed. Opinions are split on this technique. Some say that when they do shifting meditation, they actually go…
Have you ever noticed the tiny, shifting patterns that appear when you close your eyes? The swirling colors, drifting shapes, and flickering lights. Most people ignore these subtle visuals, assuming they’re just tricks of the eyes. But what if they could be the gateway to a deep state of meditation, self-discovery, and even transformation? What…
I’ve had meditation visions that left me in awe—and others that left me wondering if I was losing touch with reality. Sometimes they were so vivid, so intense, that I couldn’t focus on daily life, would question my own perceptions, and even feel grounded in my body. Having been meditating for nearly 30 years, I’ve…
Many of my meditation students enjoy trying different meditation techniques, and today, in this article, I’m going to share one of my favorite alternative ways to meditate. It’s called Inquisitive Meditation, and it’s a wonderful practice for increasing self awareness and emotional regulation. What I think you’ll love most about this method is how wonderfully…
Ever feel like life is just one big struggle? Like no matter how hard you try, you’re always pushing uphill? I know that feeling. For years, I stressed about bills, chased success, and tried to “keep up”—only to end up exhausted. Then, I discovered Wu Wei. Wu Wei is the Daoist philosophy of “effortless action”—a…
There are moments when guilt doesn’t just sit quietly in the background—it presses on your chest. Maybe it’s something you said years ago. Or a relationship that ended badly… and still lingers in your mind at night. You try to move on. But part of you keeps replaying it. This is exactly where Ho’oponopono meditation…
In my meditation lessons I often work with people who want to connect with their spiritual selves, to ascend to a higher state of consciousness, and to develop their spirituality. And thankfully I know many meditation techniques that can help. Meditation has always been tied to spirituality, from its historical roots in the Vedas of…
One of my number one goals in my life has been to become enlightened. Enlightened people are rare but there are some examples, such as The Dalai Lama. They are often the quieter ones, the ones helping out their fellow man, the ones protecting the environment, the ones living their entire lives helping those in need….
A meditation altar table is one of the best places to sit and focus your mind. It provides a sacred space that enhances your practice, deepens your mindfulness, and helps you stay committed to daily meditation. In this guide, we’ll explore:✔ What meditation altars are and how they’ve been used for centuries✔ How they enhance…
Today, I wanted to write a list of some of my personal favorite blogs about all things spiriritual. I thought it would help you to find what you like (and also to find a place to write for. HINT: Write for us here) But it hit me that there are actually more than a million…
I started getting into chakra cleansing while I was in university. At the time I read many of the best books and learned all about the “wheels”, prana, nadi, meditation, chakra opening, and more. As you may know, chakras are ‘Wheels” in the body through which prana runs. The seven chakras are each related to…
In this article, we’ll look at Bhakti, an ancient meditation technique that stems from yoga, Hinduism and Buddhism. Paul Deussen, the author of Sixty Upanishads of the Veda, states that Bhakti was first mentioned in the text the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. Hence, it has a very spiritual origin. However, today it is mostly associated with yoga…
Many people struggle to find clarity and wisdom in their meditation practice. Thoughts swirl, distractions pull you away, and deep insight seems out of reach. Contemplative meditation changes that. By reflecting on your mind, breath, or sacred objects, you can cultivate profound wisdom, inner peace, and spiritual connection. What Is Contemplative Meditation? The word “contemplation”…
