Ben, I became aware of your channel a month ago. In that time I have recognized that you are knowledgeable and experienced and trustworthy. In my 40 years of pursuing consciousness advancement I have made limited progress. Your teachings have opened the possibility that I am closer to success than I realized. Thank you! Your comments on candle gazing brought to mind the countless times I gazed into a camp fire and felt the hypnotic pull. Your insights have renewed my practices and have made me a big fan of yours. Thank you for your lessons on the ego and connecting with the divine - door opening.
Dude, I dig the low pro video. If I see any meditation vids with like galaxies swirling around or Marvel characters, I just immediately turn it off. Good info here, thank you!
I never ever comment on videos on TH-cam But i have to say.. don’t ever change the way you deliver the information. Your teaching is a gift. I can relate 👍👍👍 Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤
I too love the whiteboard Ben and dislike the overproduced graphics and videos on some YT channels. As others have said, please don’t change Ben. Your natural approach is excellent, the best. Thank you, 🙏
I started meditating over 10 years ago, and I totally agree with what you’re saying. The more I sat in silence, focusing inwards, the more clarity I had in relation to reality, and I realised the illusion of the self, the ego character that the mind creates and believes as“real” doesn’t actually exist here and now, but only in thoughts. I also gravitated to the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, Buddism and eastern philosophy, seeing what they point to is the experiences I had. The more I meditated, the clearer it became. My now wife was concerned I was going to become a monk and go live in a cave 😂 Information about everything just seemed to flow when attention was placed on it, human psychology also became obvious. Thanks for the video.
A few years I did a meditation where I set my gaze forward and slightly upward while doing hamsa breathing. After a while, I closed my eyes and began to see streaks of white-silver pulsating light. When I focused upon them they began to pulsate erratically before eventually exploding then all I could see was white light. When it cleared, I experienced being pure disembodied consciousness. I was in an all white room and when I focused my attention below me I saw a woman sitting crossed legged on the floor looking up at me smiling. (I was floating near the ceiling) Her skin was literally the color white as was her hair. She had very bright crystal blue eyes and was wearing red lipstick. Startled me so badly my physical body jumped which ended the experience. This was back in 2020 and I haven’t been able to recreate it ever since. I’m glad to have stumbled across your video. This was really helpful.
The universe answered me. Ive been able to reach higher planes, for a while without much training. And ever since then I've been able to achieve it less and less and it's because I've never been taught how to meditate and I've been saying lately after every meditation, that I wish someone could teach me how to spiritually meditate properly. So it's great that these videos showed up in my recommended.
I,m from the Canary Islands, even though it,s not ny mother tongue I really connect with you. I love the clarity of your words, your speech is so simple and direct and I find this video very hepful. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. I had no proper teacher to teach me meditation. All I did was watching TH-cam videos that anyone talked about it. But somehow I did 7 chakra meditation for more than 3 months in 2022. Then one night I had a dream saying the kundalini energy reached the crown 👑 chakra. I laughed myself when woke up. Thought must be my brain thinking too much. But truely I noticed that I see stuffs from air during meditation in a week time. It was amazing experience from just practicing one single technique. Of course I don’t watch any news, also eating healthy food. 😊❤
Sorry I couldn’t find it. I remember the person has a Indian accent and the background with Indian special music for spinning different chakra. Each chakra has a different sound truely. 😅 I only do meditation in silence or bell’s sound now. Hope it helps. 😊
I’ve devoted some serious time to my meditation practice over the last year to figure out how to get beyond the veil. I went from 1.5hr- 2 hrs getting into samadhi to now under 10mins. I will echo these points, very good stuff! Two extra ones I would say. 1. Set an intention going in. 2. Laying down with some sensory deprivation, Using like weighted blanket and weighted eye mask
Higher planes are very complicated as the normal law of the world doesn't apply there. It's very advance and it's difficult to explain it in simple terms
Hey Ben, Could you please make a detailed video on “Stages of Meditation”. I’ve always been interested and just want to know where I stand lol. Thanks.
This guy touches on very important aspects of meditation, few people talk about. Having accessed higher planes, I can always tell who else has accessed them by the way they talk about meditation. Great video, will be sure to share with people who I am trying to help on the path.
@@irena7777777 I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I separated myself from myself. I became the observer. Watching what my human form was thinking & doing. The gentleman talks about it I think, in this or other videos. That was the beginning of it. I think the gentleman is levels above me. But I have had a few unforgettable experiences..
What are your thoughts on focusing on a candle and then meditating and following the glowing shadow left by the candle ? I've noticed this is something that might have a secret to it. I've seen subliminal references to it in videogames and media 🧐
Very helpful instructions. Thank you. I really want to get back into meditating. I meditated off and on which isn't right. I need to find the right time so that I'm not disturbed.
I just watched 2 of your videos and I found them extremely helpful. I am new to all of this & I've been watching videos that were way above my pay grade & they confused me so much, I knew I needed meditation 101. I was doing exactly what you said, everyday I tried a different method. Thank you. I subscribed & liked.
Thank you, I needed this a year ago. I have since found this out for myself but just to thank you, I needed the assurance that my technique was actually the answer I achieved. The higher you go, the closer you get to God. It's an awes inspiring process which changed my life and cured my terrible cptsd. My process ended in kundalini awakening. I am forever grateful to the powers that lead me to my answers and your process is spot on. ✨
Hi Ben, my meditation has recently changed a lot. I started 3 months ago and one day, I began moving in these gentle movements. Totally involuntary. The movements never jerk me. They are so beautiful. My body feels like a ribbon being pulled through water. And my mind is almost entirely clear. Are these Kriyas? Higher connection to spirit? Opening chakras? Whatever it is, they start just a few seconds into meditation and they feel very good.
Thanks Ben, that’s real clear advice. Although I’ve tried the candle technique, I prefer other methods with my eyes closed (eg concentrating on breathing) as it helps me to forget about the material world and my physical body. Each to their own though!
Hi Ben, i just had a meditation experience a few hours ago. Body feeling numb but vibrating, seeing flame shapes and blue lights. I was a little scared in the beginning. I literally turned on TH-cam and you showed up in my algorithm? 🙏😊 You have a new student.
I know alott of different onces TM and Vipassana are my goo too After going to rishikesh and learnin TM i did another super super deep dive on TM and figured out how to use the mantra and i can go deeeeeep!!!!!!! Vipassana is when i need to be present and stuff …. Im okay with it but the TM goes super inside!
Q to Ben hoping for A. Q= When I meditate I see lots of shapes usually black and white faces, situations and landscapes sometimes with little bit some base color´s at te edge´s. Can I access higher planes focusing at those visions or should I try to wipe them of and just keep focusing my steady breathing?
Ben, thank you for that concise overview. I struggle with keeping a single point of focus. I try to concentrate on breathing, yet I seem to get bored or drift into thought. I'm trying very soft meditative music and usually have better luck focusing on the rhythmic flow of it. You did not mention music, but what do you think about it as a focus? I also have some Solfeggio tracks I can play. What is your thoughts on that area?
Is following the breath considered a type of transcendental meditation? Also, Ben, do you recommend always doing your meditation the same way? E.g., always syarting w a prayer or a song or whatever or can that change as long as the bulk of the time is the same technique?
Hey! Transcendental meditation is an organisation (TM), but most authentic techniques have the potential for you to expand your consciousness. The breath is a great technique because it’s yours - it’s very specific to you and you only. In terms of doing your meditations all the same way - no, I’d suggest enjoying some spontaneity with your pre & post meditation things. This keeps it fun and interesting. I do recommend sticking with one technique for a good levers of time though (absolute minimum of 4-6 months, ideally several years).
I think i get the "no expectation" part theoretically, but do you not need an expectation to have the drive for higher planes? I dont expect to reach anything in this life, but sometime in the future (or future lifes), i will reach my expectation of the highest plane, the exit of rebirth or whatever the "final truth" may be.
What would be the purpose of accessing higher planes? I have heard of individuals who take classes in the astral form or reach out to guides for knowledge. But what is the benefit of accessing higher planes? Thanks in advance for any input that you may be able to provide.
Would listening to birds or focusing my attention towards the birds sub tonalities be considered a Single Point Meditation? Also, what does it mean when you consistently see a certain color during meditation? Thank you
Thank you for this video. These pointers are truly helpful. I feel I am dead still, yet I keep coming back to body consciousness. Does external sounds and all cause a problem? There are no silent places in the world today. Awareness just keeps coming back to the body or stomach movement or feel like it’s going somewhere and then realising that I’m going somewhere .. and the happiness of attaining a leve also brings me back into the live moment. It was easier to get out of body consciousness in the early days of meditation. But I feel that as I Have gained knowledge over the years, it’s not fresh anymore. Thanks to you I’m going to get back to basics 🙏🏼🌺
@@Zephyrus47 that’s a good idea, yet the body jumps back to body consciousness and then it feels like Im back to step 1. It kills the drive to try again
Sounds and distractions will always be there, it’s learning to work with them that will take you further. Obviously minimise them by doing what you can (find a quiet space, do it at a time of day that’s more likely to be quiet etc). Other than that, keep working how I explained in the vid 🙏
Hey Ben. Thanks for the very good summary. My questios are regarding losing body awareness: I often get distracted as im doing regular posture checks and correct myself. Is it sthg to let go or is the posture getting better by the time by itself? 2nd one..when you loose body awareness how do you prevent falling from sitting position or do you practice this lying?
I can tell u right now you don't need good posture or even a straight spine, unless ur doing some spine centric meditation. You don't have to focus on ur breath either unless ur doing a breath type meditation. Just get relaxed and enter your inner world. 😌
If correcting the body becomes to distracting, then let the body do its thing to some degree, it’s not a big issue. With regards to losing body awareness, the body might arch over a little bit, but you won’t fall over, trust me 🙏
I have noticed a shift when I keep my eye’s still , I wear an eye mask to still the compulsion of focus , would you say this is the same as candle gazing
Well done. I have to ask...six years old? I thought I was jumping the gun a little trying to teach my kids at five! I must ask by what family dynamic was this possible for you? Also, I would like to offer to the listeners who are presently learning single point focus; for Trataka (explained in detail in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika) I have found it easier to use an incense stick in a dark room for gazing. This way when the candle flame jumps, moves or changes (it will, always) it is not so jarring as you approach the hypnagogic state. Most incense sticks will burn for around 45 minutes - a good timer for the practice. As the ash falls from the stick, the cherry will glow a bit brighter for a few seconds but that is nothing compared to a flame suddenly changing intensity. I personally do not use Trataka anymore but I have and do still teach it. Thanks for having this channel. It gives good teachings without all the trappings and jargon of the monastic classes. Some are into the monk style; for others its a big turnoff. Are you of the Vajrayana by chance?
Ben, I've been meditating for a while now and I've started to hear the om sound and I get very distracted by it and also a little bit scared, i know i should go past it and that's what I'm working on on my meditations now but I would like to know if you have heard it in your meditations and how have you dealt with it? Thank you :)
I haven’t heard this myself, but everyone will have their own unique experiences 😊 Nothing bad will happen to you, keep on doing as your are and try your best to let the fear go 🙏
Im not certain it functions like that. Simillar to school being out for summer or maybeveven a long weekend. I found when i stumbled into gematria there was some kind of vision of how the #6 is a weird combination
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You are really amazing. I have been going through a rough time and your videos are really helpful ❤
Ben, I became aware of your channel a month ago. In that time I have recognized that you are knowledgeable and experienced and trustworthy. In my 40 years of pursuing consciousness advancement I have made limited progress. Your teachings have opened the possibility that I am closer to success than I realized. Thank you! Your comments on candle gazing brought to mind the countless times I gazed into a camp fire and felt the hypnotic pull. Your insights have renewed my practices and have made me a big fan of yours. Thank you for your lessons on the ego and connecting with the divine - door opening.
Dude, I dig the low pro video. If I see any meditation vids with like galaxies swirling around or Marvel characters, I just immediately turn it off. Good info here, thank you!
Because he actually EXPERIENCED higher planes.
@@tshaolin971That’s not how it works. It’s not one “higher plane” It’s different for everyone.
@@shineayandrews1869 I just quoted his experience.
Totally agree!
Cheers bro, appreciate it
No background music. Great! Just good information. Please continue with the low tech approach!
Your wish is my command 😇
@@bensmithreal thanks!
@@bensmithreal oh good - Thank you Ben!
I never ever comment on videos on TH-cam
But i have to say.. don’t ever change the way you deliver the information.
Your teaching is a gift.
I can relate 👍👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤
I too love the whiteboard Ben and dislike the overproduced graphics and videos on some YT channels. As others have said, please don’t change Ben. Your natural approach is excellent, the best. Thank you, 🙏
I started meditating over 10 years ago, and I totally agree with what you’re saying.
The more I sat in silence, focusing inwards, the more clarity I had in relation to reality, and I realised the illusion of the self, the ego character that the mind creates and believes as“real” doesn’t actually exist here and now, but only in thoughts.
I also gravitated to the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, Buddism and eastern philosophy, seeing what they point to is the experiences I had.
The more I meditated, the clearer it became. My now wife was concerned I was going to become a monk and go live in a cave 😂 Information about everything just seemed to flow when attention was placed on it, human psychology also became obvious.
Thanks for the video.
When you've reached that stage or state, does it lead you to not achieve anything else in life? Not make you desire anything else?
Resonate with this 100% Thank you ❤
A few years I did a meditation where I set my gaze forward and slightly upward while doing hamsa breathing. After a while, I closed my eyes and began to see streaks of white-silver pulsating light. When I focused upon them they began to pulsate erratically before eventually exploding then all I could see was white light. When it cleared, I experienced being pure disembodied consciousness. I was in an all white room and when I focused my attention below me I saw a woman sitting crossed legged on the floor looking up at me smiling. (I was floating near the ceiling) Her skin was literally the color white as was her hair. She had very bright crystal blue eyes and was wearing red lipstick. Startled me so badly my physical body jumped which ended the experience. This was back in 2020 and I haven’t been able to recreate it ever since.
I’m glad to have stumbled across your video. This was really helpful.
That’s an insane experience
The tall whites….
was it frighting.
Thanks for the "raw" video. It's very refreshing to just see people being people sharing things to help others. 🕊❤🌈🙏
The universe answered me. Ive been able to reach higher planes, for a while without much training. And ever since then I've been able to achieve it less and less and it's because I've never been taught how to meditate and I've been saying lately after every meditation, that I wish someone could teach me how to spiritually meditate properly. So it's great that these videos showed up in my recommended.
Your eyes really reflect so much purity.
I,m from the Canary Islands, even though it,s not ny mother tongue I really connect with you. I love the clarity of your words, your speech is so simple and direct and I find this video very hepful. Thank you so much!
Thank you, it's very helpful.
I love your videos. Might I suggest a free-standing dry-erase board.....it will SAVE your arm.
PEACE & BLESSINGS. 🌿☘🍀🌱
Meditating since six! That's incredible! I wonder what you felt like compared to your peers throughout your life.
New subbie! Love the content! ❤
Me too! On both accounts! 🙏💕
Thank you for sharing. I had no proper teacher to teach me meditation. All I did was watching TH-cam videos that anyone talked about it. But somehow I did 7 chakra meditation for more than 3 months in 2022. Then one night I had a dream saying the kundalini energy reached the crown 👑 chakra. I laughed myself when woke up. Thought must be my brain thinking too much. But truely I noticed that I see stuffs from air during meditation in a week time. It was amazing experience from just practicing one single technique. Of course I don’t watch any news, also eating healthy food. 😊❤
Wow that’s awesome! Can you give us the link to that TH-cam video please?
Sorry I couldn’t find it. I remember the person has a Indian accent and the background with Indian special music for spinning different chakra. Each chakra has a different sound truely. 😅 I only do meditation in silence or bell’s sound now. Hope it helps. 😊
Excellent video.
I’ve devoted some serious time to my meditation practice over the last year to figure out how to get beyond the veil. I went from 1.5hr- 2 hrs getting into samadhi to now under 10mins. I will echo these points, very good stuff!
Two extra ones I would say.
1. Set an intention going in.
2. Laying down with some sensory deprivation, Using like weighted blanket and weighted eye mask
Ha ha ..i think ive tried all those techniques in one week. 😮. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense!
Hahaha
What's a higher plane look like? What do you do when you get there?
Higher planes are very complicated as the normal law of the world doesn't apply there. It's very advance and it's difficult to explain it in simple terms
@atari8603 You mean, like normal laws didn't apply to Jimmy Savile as he was friends with the British royal family?
@@karlD1963 Eh....well kinda
Hey Ben,
Could you please make a detailed video on “Stages of Meditation”. I’ve always been interested and just want to know where I stand lol.
Thanks.
I will do this, thanks for the suggestion 😊
Extremely profound.
This guy touches on very important aspects of meditation, few people talk about. Having accessed higher planes, I can always tell who else has accessed them by the way they talk about meditation. Great video, will be sure to share with people who I am trying to help on the path.
What does it feel like?
@@irena7777777 I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I separated myself from myself. I became the observer. Watching what my human form was thinking & doing. The gentleman talks about it I think, in this or other videos. That was the beginning of it. I think the gentleman is levels above me. But I have had a few unforgettable experiences..
@@flexwilliams3783 this sounds interesting. Must take practice to get to that level
Thank you🙏
that card was genius, I had to click just for the card
I’ve only been meditating for thirteen years so in the world of all that is, I’m a newby. I’m loving your information.
Namaste 🙏🏽 I am grateful that the ancient wisdom of India and Hinduism (yoga and meditation) is appreciated and adapted all over the world...
🙏🧘🏼♂️
Ram Dass Neem Karoli Baba
How handsome is this guy? 😍 I struggle with meditation…always have done. I find guided meditations nicer, they help me not to think.
Thank you Ben, I am going to go meditate right now. I struggle with motivation to stay consistent with it, but having a goal really really helps.
What are your thoughts on focusing on a candle and then meditating and following the glowing shadow left by the candle ? I've noticed this is something that might have a secret to it. I've seen subliminal references to it in videogames and media 🧐
Same I’ve seen that reference in kung fu panda I think, interesting
4:04
Time and space are functions of ones conceptual scheme, consciousness is the fundamental reality
Very helpful instructions. Thank you. I really want to get back into meditating. I meditated off and on which isn't right. I need to find the right time so that I'm not disturbed.
I just watched 2 of your videos and I found them extremely helpful. I am new to all of this & I've been watching videos that were way above my pay grade & they confused me so much, I knew I needed meditation 101. I was doing exactly what you said, everyday I tried a different method. Thank you. I subscribed & liked.
Incredibly helpful thank you
Thank you, I needed this a year ago. I have since found this out for myself but just to thank you, I needed the assurance that my technique was actually the answer I achieved. The higher you go, the closer you get to God. It's an awes inspiring process which changed my life and cured my terrible cptsd. My process ended in kundalini awakening. I am forever grateful to the powers that lead me to my answers and your process is spot on. ✨
Pleased to hear it 😊
Hi Ben, my meditation has recently changed a lot. I started 3 months ago and one day, I began moving in these gentle movements. Totally involuntary. The movements never jerk me. They are so beautiful. My body feels like a ribbon being pulled through water. And my mind is almost entirely clear. Are these Kriyas? Higher connection to spirit? Opening chakras? Whatever it is, they start just a few seconds into meditation and they feel very good.
Thanks Ben, that’s real clear advice. Although I’ve tried the candle technique, I prefer other methods with my eyes closed (eg concentrating on breathing) as it helps me to forget about the material world and my physical body. Each to their own though!
Absolutely, you’ve got to find what works for you 👌
Thank you so much! You've made me realize what I've been doing incorrectly. I appreciate the information.
Hi Ben, i just had a meditation experience a few hours ago. Body feeling numb but vibrating, seeing flame shapes and blue lights. I was a little scared in the beginning. I literally turned on TH-cam and you showed up in my algorithm? 🙏😊 You have a new student.
I know alott of different onces
TM and Vipassana are my goo too
After going to rishikesh and learnin TM i did another super super deep dive on TM and figured out how to use the mantra and i can go deeeeeep!!!!!!!
Vipassana is when i need to be present and stuff …. Im okay with it but the TM goes super inside!
Great points bro !! Thanks !!!
Thanks man 🙏
Thank you.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you too🙏
Tratak improve focus and also help in activating ajna chakra but candle gazing is not suggested without guru but u can do with a point or an object
Very clear and concise, thank you!
Thank you for your help Ben!
You’re very welcome 😊
Q to Ben hoping for A. Q= When I meditate I see lots of shapes usually black and white faces, situations and landscapes sometimes with little bit some base color´s at te edge´s. Can I access higher planes focusing at those visions or should I try to wipe them of and just keep focusing my steady breathing?
I’m so glad I found you on my feed ❤ thank you for making it simple best 13 min clarification on meditation. Thank you 🙏
I'm here to watch him. Anyone one else
Excellent explanation! Thank you!
awesome man! also I agree 100% with the over-production trend
Thanks
That’s really kind, thank you 🙏
Ben, thank you for that concise overview. I struggle with keeping a single point of focus. I try to concentrate on breathing, yet I seem to get bored or drift into thought. I'm trying very soft meditative music and usually have better luck focusing on the rhythmic flow of it. You did not mention music, but what do you think about it as a focus? I also have some Solfeggio tracks I can play. What is your thoughts on that area?
Is following the breath considered a type of transcendental meditation? Also, Ben, do you recommend always doing your meditation the same way? E.g., always syarting w a prayer or a song or whatever or can that change as long as the bulk of the time is the same technique?
Hey! Transcendental meditation is an organisation (TM), but most authentic techniques have the potential for you to expand your consciousness. The breath is a great technique because it’s yours - it’s very specific to you and you only.
In terms of doing your meditations all the same way - no, I’d suggest enjoying some spontaneity with your pre & post meditation things. This keeps it fun and interesting. I do recommend sticking with one technique for a good levers of time though (absolute minimum of 4-6 months, ideally several years).
I’m super interested in the information you’re imparting in this video, but what is the point of higher planes?
I love your little levitating person drawing. 🥹
Haha, first time attempt as well. That’s a miracle if ever I’ve seen one 😅
Thanks for the direct concise simple explanation.
How long to do, for example, a candle gazing session? ❤
I think i get the "no expectation" part theoretically, but do you not need an expectation to have the drive for higher planes?
I dont expect to reach anything in this life, but sometime in the future (or future lifes), i will reach my expectation of the highest plane, the exit of rebirth or whatever the "final truth" may be.
Well, if you start trying daily it might work
Thank you!
What would be the purpose of accessing higher planes? I have heard of individuals who take classes in the astral form or reach out to guides for knowledge. But what is the benefit of accessing higher planes? Thanks in advance for any input that you may be able to provide.
Would listening to birds or focusing my attention towards the birds sub tonalities be considered a Single Point Meditation?
Also, what does it mean when you consistently see a certain color during meditation?
Thank you
Have never heard about candle gazing. Interesting. Thank you and thank you for making the video as simple as possible.
Another one I heard is to feel one tooth with your tongue which give you one point of focus.
Thank you 🙏
How often and what times would you recommend meditating?
Thank you for this video. These pointers are truly helpful. I feel I am dead still, yet I keep coming back to body consciousness.
Does external sounds and all cause a problem? There are no silent places in the world today.
Awareness just keeps coming back to the body or stomach movement or feel like it’s going somewhere and then realising that I’m going somewhere
.. and the happiness of attaining a leve also brings me back into the live moment.
It was easier to get out of body consciousness in the early days of meditation. But I feel that as I Have gained knowledge over the years, it’s not fresh anymore.
Thanks to you I’m going to get back to basics 🙏🏼🌺
You could probably just use simple foam earplugs. No need for expensive noise cancelling blocky headphones
@@Zephyrus47 that’s a good idea, yet the body jumps back to body consciousness and then it feels like Im back to step 1. It kills the drive to try again
Sounds and distractions will always be there, it’s learning to work with them that will take you further. Obviously minimise them by doing what you can (find a quiet space, do it at a time of day that’s more likely to be quiet etc). Other than that, keep working how I explained in the vid 🙏
Thank you.
Hey Ben. Thanks for the very good summary. My questios are regarding losing body awareness: I often get distracted as im doing regular posture checks and correct myself. Is it sthg to let go or is the posture getting better by the time by itself? 2nd one..when you loose body awareness how do you prevent falling from sitting position or do you practice this lying?
I can tell u right now you don't need good posture or even a straight spine, unless ur doing some spine centric meditation. You don't have to focus on ur breath either unless ur doing a breath type meditation.
Just get relaxed and enter your inner world. 😌
If correcting the body becomes to distracting, then let the body do its thing to some degree, it’s not a big issue. With regards to losing body awareness, the body might arch over a little bit, but you won’t fall over, trust me 🙏
Thanks for both of the answers. I can relate to them very much.
I'm interested in joining your community, but I am in the United States. How will this work with our time difference?
I have noticed a shift when I keep my eye’s still , I wear an eye mask to still the compulsion of focus , would you say this is the same as candle gazing
I’m not sure I understand what you mean tbh…
What does it feel like to have a 'Super Conscience Mind' while having a Single Pointed Focus?
Well done. I have to ask...six years old? I thought I was jumping the gun a little trying to teach my kids at five! I must ask by what family dynamic was this possible for you?
Also, I would like to offer to the listeners who are presently learning single point focus; for Trataka (explained in detail in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika) I have found it easier to use an incense stick in a dark room for gazing. This way when the candle flame jumps, moves or changes (it will, always) it is not so jarring as you approach the hypnagogic state. Most incense sticks will burn for around 45 minutes - a good timer for the practice. As the ash falls from the stick, the cherry will glow a bit brighter for a few seconds but that is nothing compared to a flame suddenly changing intensity.
I personally do not use Trataka anymore but I have and do still teach it.
Thanks for having this channel. It gives good teachings without all the trappings and jargon of the monastic classes.
Some are into the monk style; for others its a big turnoff.
Are you of the Vajrayana by chance?
What about Self-inquiry??
Ben, I've been meditating for a while now and I've started to hear the om sound and I get very distracted by it and also a little bit scared, i know i should go past it and that's what I'm working on on my meditations now but I would like to know if you have heard it in your meditations and how have you dealt with it? Thank you :)
I haven’t heard this myself, but everyone will have their own unique experiences 😊
Nothing bad will happen to you, keep on doing as your are and try your best to let the fear go 🙏
Im not certain it functions like that. Simillar to school being out for summer or maybeveven a long weekend. I found when i stumbled into gematria there was some kind of vision of how the #6 is a weird combination
Any thoughts on Vipassana meditation in relation to the topic in this video?
Anapana YES, but Vipassana no. In my opinion that is🙏
I agree, to much in the head with vippassana
Why are you trying tp access other planes? What can you do with that access?
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The first thing I notice when I'm going deeper into a meditation are voices that aren't mine. Is this normal? Does anyone else have this experience?
It can happen to some people, don’t concern yourself too much with it😊
Amazing
Haerth is middle. We should target to our hearts, not higher.
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So basically when you have you have stopped getting gains from one style of meditation, it's time to change, try a different one.
My hair grow back if i meditate?
Oh, classic drew 😂
Try collagen.
Good. but samathi has a glass ceiling.
Oh I am so happy for you! GOD JUST DIED IN MY WORLD! Lied and broke my heart one too many times ! Satan his now the best option!
Again what i call forms of awarness training
K.I.S.S.
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Thats always a good rule of👍
Thank you