One of the greatest gifts I have received is the opportunity to attend Vipassana. Thank you for answering questions and sharing so generously of your experience so that more people may be inspired to attend.
Hello, Kaitlyn! I must commend you for sharing the content so accurately. You've addressed almost all the essential questions. In 2019, I embarked on a remarkable journey through Vipassana, an experience that truly illuminated my understanding of genuine happiness. However, I eventually discontinued the daily 2-hour meditation routine, and the internal struggle resurfaced. As per the guidance of Goenka Guru, maintaining a consistent practice of 2 hours daily-1 hour in the morning and 1 in the evening-is essential. Unfortunately, I neglected this practice. For the past few months, I've come to realize that the progress I made has stagnated, and the positive changes I experienced in 2019 have diminished. That's why I've made a firm decision to restart. I've begun with Anapana, dedicating 10 minutes every hour. It's my way of getting back on track. Your video serves as a tremendous reminder of those memories, and I'm truly grateful for that. Thank you so much for creating this video-it has brought back a flood of meaningful memories. Warm regards, Kridip Kakati
Hi! Keep up the discipline everyday. A kind friend once shared a quote with me that’s helped me stay on track. “Either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret”.
Did my first one in 2011, only regret I've always had is not continuing it every year. Only did 3 10-day retreats so far. Last one finished 1 week ago!
try any length of daily meditation that is best for you. for me 1 hour /day or 40 mins twice a day works incredibly well. I could not believe or imagine that meditation will do this much to me to fight my urges, depression and chronic anxiety and anxiousness. as a note, I used to be a stoner for 11 years and the last 2 of it i was doing party drugs regularly. nonetheless I am lucky and blessed to get rid of all this shit in my mid 30s without any retreat, without damaging my reputation, without any help from anyone or anything, like prescription drugs. Only CBT I discovered for myself and with help of meditation of course
Hi Kaitlin, Happen to run into your channel just now. In a few days, I’m heading north to Abhayagiri, CA, a Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition Monastery, not a retreat center. Going to stay and practice with the sangha ( monks & community). Never gone to a 10 day Vipassana Retreat, but do daily Breath Meditation at home. Thank you for the insight. Love and Peace to you from Southern California. ❤
such a lovely experience! you are so sweet. i'd love to meet more people like you in my life. was going to ask about the psychs. good on you for doing this !
Sounds like your on a good path now! This retreat is called a boot camp of meditation it’s not always been beneficial for people. They are researching the negative effects that can happen at Brown University. Cheetah house. Many come back with difficulty. Sounds like your on a good path now! You might not need this retreat. I was sorta talked into my first retreat and looking back I don’t recommend it to people. Don’t discount your own hard work to get where you are now. That’s awesome!! Good luck!
You post the same exact thing(cut and paste) on other videos about vipassana, but you fail to provide any proof about the negative effects. You go on to say that you don't recommend it to people, yet you have never been on it yourself, so my guess is that you are trolling...........Not sure why.
some people report that it helps with their chronic pain! I hope it does the same for you :). Feel the fear and do it anyways, you can always leave if you need. Let me know how it goes.
@@HolisticKaitlyn after spending 15 years part time into various spiritual practices, i have yet to find anything as powerful efficient as Vipassana. This is a very serious matter. Go deep into Vipassana. Your video helps spread Vipassana. As you gain further insights into Vipassana, keep posting new videos. For eg . Soon you will learn that Vipassana is not about scanning body but about strengthing the observer function of brain by not reacting to sensation on the body. Scanning is just a way to come face to face with sensation so that we don't react to them thereby strengthening the first function of brain . The observer function. There are other subsequent function as well which all make up the chain of dependent origination. Observation of this entire chain for first time means you have entered the stream of liberation ie stottapana milestone.
Hi.. When you sit to meditate, with in 5-10 minit your body sleep n you can realise your throat is dry. After this you focus on your breath thn you would realize that you are not breathing and breathing is going on automatically and breathing going on very sort . After this you can see who you are.. If you focus on your thoughts after sleeping body, you have to just follow your thoughts plz don't try to switch thought, just follow your thought thn you will see entire thoughts to be powerless, inactive dead etc. And you can see thoughts are moving like fish in water very slow speed. If you meditate having open your eyes that is really magic.. You can see that someone is watching outside and you are watching that someone very closely even your eys's lance. After seen yourself can speak about that you are not, because now you knew that you can not able to speak about who you are.
One more thing that what is identity of meditation , is that vivration/electric short, like discharge in sex, energy will run upside and then you are in other dimensions.
Thank you so much Kaitlyn! Gives me great confidence to really go for it this year. Also, I’’m sooo glad you brought a notebook, I thought about that too but didn’t dare to consider caus of the rules but now I’m like: its my life and if this is what keeps me afloat, I do it 😊 However I’m just scared I will feel so alone..so invisible without any interaction with people or via phone, did you experience that too?
Thank you for the sweet comment. Yes it did help me to jot things down from my brain to look back on even after the retreat. You may feel that way and that too is okay, it is only temporary. You realize everything you need is within.
Hi! Thanks for the comment :) I definitely go in and out of consistency especially during travels. When I travel I aim for 10 mins a day with a guided vipassana I have linked in the description of this video. When I have a routine at home I aim for an hour. So it varies. I also posted a 3 minute guided vipassana for people who need something quicker. Hope this helps :)
Love this and your channel :) Just discovered it today! I don't find many other people that are into vipassana and also make youtube vids about this kinda stuff as well. Would love to chat with you sometime if you're down!
hey so I'm working on a docu series for the technique and would love to talk to you on how we can find ways to collaborate together. I am reaching out to fellow Vipassana meditators all around the world to make sure that we diversely cover every being's experience. looking forward to get in touch, thank you :) 🙏
I’ve been on the fence about whether or not I’d ever do one of these retreats, but hearing you talk about your experience convinced me that I should! I’m curious tho, is Vipassana basically just mindfulness meditation? Cause I have a mindful meditation practice I do everyday where I focus on my breath and other physical sensations. Anytime my mind wanders I just observe my thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, and then return my attention back to the breath/the physical, which sounds pretty similar to what you described. Either way thanks for making this video!
Its changed my life for the better, if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Yes, it is a mindfulness meditation and sounds very similar to the meditation you are already doing. There is a link in the description of this video that has a 15 min guided Vipassana session if you wanna check it out!
@@HolisticKaitlyn aw thank you, if I think of anything I will! And oh cool, I’ll definitely check that out! My daily practice has made a big impact in my life, so I’m sure a retreat would be a great experience
Hey, I am feeling weak. My head is doing involuntary moment's while practicing vipassana meditation at home. I did it before 9 years ago. Now am trying to practice at home and facing such problems. I feel like I am really weak and depressive thoughts. Feels like disconnected from self. What would you suggest to me, whether I should go to new course or not. 😇😇😇😇😇
You are not weak, your human, give yourself some grace. It’s okay to feel disconnected from yourself, everyone goes through these phases. It’s just about being aware that you feel that way, no clinging no adversity. What do you want to do? Do you want to go to the course? It’s something you have to reflect upon internally only you know what’s best for you.
Maybe you should wait until the water settles and you can see clearly about what you want to do. Or give it a try - sometimes that the best way to know.
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the realization in one moment , of how the ego has shaped human history is a true revelation
Be comfortable with the uncomfortable because its unavoidable. Thank you ❤
One of the greatest gifts I have received is the opportunity to attend Vipassana. Thank you for answering questions and sharing so generously of your experience so that more people may be inspired to attend.
: ) Thank you!
Hello, Kaitlyn!
I must commend you for sharing the content so accurately. You've addressed almost all the essential questions. In 2019, I embarked on a remarkable journey through Vipassana, an experience that truly illuminated my understanding of genuine happiness. However, I eventually discontinued the daily 2-hour meditation routine, and the internal struggle resurfaced.
As per the guidance of Goenka Guru, maintaining a consistent practice of 2 hours daily-1 hour in the morning and 1 in the evening-is essential. Unfortunately, I neglected this practice. For the past few months, I've come to realize that the progress I made has stagnated, and the positive changes I experienced in 2019 have diminished.
That's why I've made a firm decision to restart. I've begun with Anapana, dedicating 10 minutes every hour. It's my way of getting back on track. Your video serves as a tremendous reminder of those memories, and I'm truly grateful for that.
Thank you so much for creating this video-it has brought back a flood of meaningful memories.
Warm regards,
Kridip Kakati
Hi! Keep up the discipline everyday. A kind friend once shared a quote with me that’s helped me stay on track. “Either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret”.
@@HolisticKaitlynVery wise statement ❤
Hi! I "survived" this a couple of years ago in Spain and it's been great to re-live it through your video. Nice work!
awesome! Thank you :)
Did my first one in 2011, only regret I've always had is not continuing it every year. Only did 3 10-day retreats so far. Last one finished 1 week ago!
wow, awesome!!
Bhavatu sabba mangalam 😇
May all be happy
try any length of daily meditation that is best for you. for me 1 hour /day or 40 mins twice a day works incredibly well. I could not believe or imagine that meditation will do this much to me to fight my urges, depression and chronic anxiety and anxiousness. as a note, I used to be a stoner for 11 years and the last 2 of it i was doing party drugs regularly. nonetheless I am lucky and blessed to get rid of all this shit in my mid 30s without any retreat, without damaging my reputation, without any help from anyone or anything, like prescription drugs. Only CBT I discovered for myself and with help of meditation of course
awesome stuff dude! thank you for sharing!
You are so wonderful.
Great video! I'm glad you had a profound experience there!
Thank you!
Hi Kaitlin, Happen to run into your channel just now. In a few days, I’m heading north to Abhayagiri, CA, a Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition Monastery, not a retreat center. Going to stay and practice with the sangha ( monks & community). Never gone to a 10 day Vipassana Retreat, but do daily Breath Meditation at home. Thank you for the insight. Love and Peace to you from Southern California. ❤
Hi! That sounds awesome. Let me know how it is!
such a lovely experience! you are so sweet. i'd love to meet more people like you in my life. was going to ask about the psychs. good on you for doing this !
: )
I'm going to the Kaufman, TX center tomorrow for my 1st retreat! Thanks for sharing and the encouragement. :)
Awesome! Have a introspective time!
@@HolisticKaitlyn Mind blown! 🤯 I stayed the entire 12 days. WOW, wow and just WOW!! I was in room 42. 🤗✨🩷
If you'd like to share more your experience feel free to email me! Id love to hear about it.
Truly a great video. I love that you mentioned the rage coming up. I love everything you’ve shared about it. Serving is incredible too.
✌️🌱🙏
Ireland, thank you so much for this sweet comment :,) 🫶🏼
Very nice insight. My good wishes to u from India.
Hi thank you!
Sounds like your on a good path now! This retreat is called a boot camp of meditation it’s not always been beneficial for people. They are researching the negative effects that can happen at Brown University. Cheetah house. Many come back with difficulty. Sounds like your on a good path now! You might not need this retreat. I was sorta talked into my first retreat and looking back I don’t recommend it to people. Don’t discount your own hard work to get where you are now. That’s awesome!! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing. Could you add a link to the studies? Thanks!
You post the same exact thing(cut and paste) on other videos about vipassana, but you fail to provide any proof about the negative effects. You go on to say that you don't recommend it to people, yet you have never been on it yourself, so my guess is that you are trolling...........Not sure why.
Yeah would love to see the study if there is one
Would be super interested in this too if the person dms you the study or anything
Im going to the retreat tomorrow, I feel so scared because I have chronic headaches but I hope it will be a life changing experience
some people report that it helps with their chronic pain! I hope it does the same for you :). Feel the fear and do it anyways, you can always leave if you need. Let me know how it goes.
Thank you for sharing this!
thank you :)
Glad to hear about vipassana
Much love
@@HolisticKaitlyn after spending 15 years part time into various spiritual practices, i have yet to find anything as powerful efficient as Vipassana. This is a very serious matter. Go deep into Vipassana. Your video helps spread Vipassana. As you gain further insights into Vipassana, keep posting new videos. For eg . Soon you will learn that Vipassana is not about scanning body but about strengthing the observer function of brain by not reacting to sensation on the body. Scanning is just a way to come face to face with sensation so that we don't react to them thereby strengthening the first function of brain . The observer function. There are other subsequent function as well which all make up the chain of dependent origination. Observation of this entire chain for first time means you have entered the stream of liberation ie stottapana milestone.
Good one! Going to do my first retreat next week!
Ah so excited for you !
I hope you experience was spectacular and beneficial to you!
Try holotopic breathwork, girl. Especially, one of the modules of GTT (Grof Transpersonal Training) taking a week. Costly, but worth every penny.
Thank you! I will look into this.
Very nice! Best of luck on your path
Thanks so much, you as well!
I am a old Vipassana meditator like you enthusiasm
Thank you :)!
Amazing!
Thank very good ❤
Thank you!
Hi.. When you sit to meditate, with in 5-10 minit your body sleep n you can realise your throat is dry.
After this you focus on your breath thn you would realize that you are not breathing and breathing is going on automatically and breathing going on very sort . After this you can see who you are..
If you focus on your thoughts after sleeping body, you have to just follow your thoughts plz don't try to switch thought, just follow your thought thn you will see entire thoughts to be powerless, inactive dead etc. And you can see thoughts are moving like fish in water very slow speed.
If you meditate having open your eyes that is really magic.. You can see that someone is watching outside and you are watching that someone very closely even your eys's lance.
After seen yourself can speak about that you are not, because now you knew that you can not able to speak about who you are.
One more thing that what is identity of meditation , is that vivration/electric short, like discharge in sex, energy will run upside and then you are in other dimensions.
Hi! Thank you
I tried meditating
Thank you so much Kaitlyn! Gives me great confidence to really go for it this year. Also, I’’m sooo glad you brought a notebook, I thought about that too but didn’t dare to consider caus of the rules but now I’m like: its my life and if this is what keeps me afloat, I do it 😊 However I’m just scared I will feel so alone..so invisible without any interaction with people or via phone, did you experience that too?
Thank you for the sweet comment. Yes it did help me to jot things down from my brain to look back on even after the retreat. You may feel that way and that too is okay, it is only temporary. You realize everything you need is within.
Next month am going to do vipasana 😀😀
Ahh so excited for you !
Congratulations 🙂
Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing Kait. How do you maintain consistency of Vipassana practice and what app do you use for your meditation?
Hi! Thanks for the comment :)
I definitely go in and out of consistency especially during travels. When I travel I aim for 10 mins a day with a guided vipassana I have linked in the description of this video. When I have a routine at home I aim for an hour. So it varies. I also posted a 3 minute guided vipassana for people who need something quicker. Hope this helps :)
Thanks a lot
Happy to help
I usually see some people so purified at the end, they cried their heart out in the Dhamma Hall on last day after Metta. Did you see/experience that?
Love this and your channel :) Just discovered it today! I don't find many other people that are into vipassana and also make youtube vids about this kinda stuff as well. Would love to chat with you sometime if you're down!
Hi, Thank you, I appreciate your comment! Feel free to shoot me an email or give me a dm on instagram
@@HolisticKaitlyn Sent an email :)
I just started uploading videos about Vipassana as well! Feel free to check out out if you want
hey so I'm working on a docu series for the technique and would love to talk to you on how we can find ways to collaborate together. I am reaching out to fellow Vipassana meditators all around the world to make sure that we diversely cover every being's experience. looking forward to get in touch, thank you :) 🙏
I’ve been on the fence about whether or not I’d ever do one of these retreats, but hearing you talk about your experience convinced me that I should! I’m curious tho, is Vipassana basically just mindfulness meditation? Cause I have a mindful meditation practice I do everyday where I focus on my breath and other physical sensations. Anytime my mind wanders I just observe my thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, and then return my attention back to the breath/the physical, which sounds pretty similar to what you described. Either way thanks for making this video!
Its changed my life for the better, if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Yes, it is a mindfulness meditation and sounds very similar to the meditation you are already doing. There is a link in the description of this video that has a 15 min guided Vipassana session if you wanna check it out!
@@HolisticKaitlyn aw thank you, if I think of anything I will! And oh cool, I’ll definitely check that out! My daily practice has made a big impact in my life, so I’m sure a retreat would be a great experience
Hey, I am feeling weak. My head is doing involuntary moment's while practicing vipassana meditation at home. I did it before 9 years ago. Now am trying to practice at home and facing such problems. I feel like I am really weak and depressive thoughts. Feels like disconnected from self. What would you suggest to me, whether I should go to new course or not. 😇😇😇😇😇
You are not weak, your human, give yourself some grace. It’s okay to feel disconnected from yourself, everyone goes through these phases. It’s just about being aware that you feel that way, no clinging no adversity.
What do you want to do? Do you want to go to the course? It’s something you have to reflect upon internally only you know what’s best for you.
I am confused. I don't understand what to do? My mind says negative thing's about the course, and sometimes it shows positive side's of it.
Maybe you should wait until the water settles and you can see clearly about what you want to do. Or give it a try - sometimes that the best way to know.
Thanks 😇😇😇😇
Hi
Welcome to DHAMMA THALI (vipassana center) JAIPUR
You are the one witnessing the breath? But I thought I was the one witnessing the breath, what is going on here?
LOL meditating 10 hours a day. 😲
Bute
A noteboook!? You couldn't get over your entitlement, could you.