Thanks for your review but I personally love Mindvalley. I think when you get clear with what you are looking for in terms of knowledge, you actually enjoy learning. I believe to get anything in life you have to put the work in. Mindvalley has been transformative for me so far and there is not one day I don’t increase my knowledge of self. As long as your dreams and goals are noble this is a great platform to get transformed. I did some deep soul healing works that really transformed me at a deep level. I fell new, I fell restored and at peace. Again the experience is different for each person.
I have completed so far The Silva method and I have had a couple of small wins that mean a lot to me. I have used the Mental screen and mental video technique to get my 6 weeks old baby to sleep through the night in one day of practice. He went from being awake all night long to sleeping for 12 hours without waking up consistently every night. My second win was I had to made a very important decision about witch direction to give my life in term of going back to my job after mat leave of following my passion by going back to school. I was so confused and scared about making such a hard choice. And I got clear guidance after applying the mental video through a dream. And today I am living my passion. And this was the best decision ever. I’ve got so much to share but maybe another time
great review I have always been deeply drawn to humanity's greatest endeavors, eager to wield influence, unlock the keys to ultimate well-being, and provide safeguarding. My longing for acknowledgment stems not from vanity or extravagance but from a profound sense of mission and purpose. I am driven by an unquenchable desire to explore the depths of human knowledge, seeking insights accessible to only a privileged few. My ambition is to embody the wisdom our forebears fervently wished for us to achieve.
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Great review - and this is what happens when we mix capitalism, LOA cult, spiritual bypassing, and watering down spiritual practices. The self-help industry is just that - a business. ☮️
To date, there is no more progressive alternative than capitalism, including all shit it has, the others have failed. So why do you mention that? Just wondering.
Silva method was created to make people change their way of thinking but vishen transformed it to a business with large amount of money😅😅😅...I preferred to learn from the original people for free
Original person is dead long time ago, and one of his followers is Vishen. Even if original person, ( people in your case, although it's unknown whom exactly you are talking about) hypothetically would give you course for free (which wasn't a case even back then when the courses were running in California, physical place where you engage from a teacher directly)
You still need a ticket to get to the destination, money for food and place to stay somewhere. Plus, there is no guarantee you would be super successful after finishing that course. What your excuse would be then? So, nothing for free.
You‘re SO right - Mindvalley became really extremely annoying…it started off coming across like some people who genuinely wanted to help others and bring across the best content they possibly could - but that changed quickly. I absolutely get those smug-Guru-vibes when I hear and see Vishen - running around in a purple suit with sunglasses on stage… it’s like he intended to make fun of himself. Only, he does not… he became the shallow, money focused TV Guru we know from movies. This whole industry became VERY similar to cults in its ways, appearance and behavior. Way too big, completely exaggerated promises, followed by guilt reversal, once you find you didn’t make it, followed by more advertising and promises to make you buy another course, a much bigger and more expensive one, so „you can’t miss your goal“ - if you pay us enough. It’s really sad, as there are good and genuine people out there who really want to and can indeed help.
@@BeingIntegrated …aka money. Not sure everyone knows,,but Vishen even used his break-up as „content“ without realizing how much it revealed who he is - or became - as a person. Since then it he - sadly - didn’t improve. One time he even was ranting on stage about how he would get rid of all writers for AI would be at least as good as any copy writer… it was heartbreaking. While he - probably still till this day - sees himself as „innovative“, „efficient“ and “goal driven”, anyone else recognizes his growing pushiness, greed and ignorance.
I agree about Vishen. We all have faults and I believe his challenge is battling narcissism. It has softened a bit over the past year or so, but it can be uncomfortable to watch. Also, I had an experience where they refused to do the 100% no questions asked money back guarantee. They just refused to respond to my requests, lol. So I have zero trust with Vishen. That said, the teachers he hires to be on his platform are typically genuinely good, sincere individuals. I try to avoid MindValley but follow those teachers elsewhere when possible.
Thank you for this! Mind Valley has been bombarding me with ads for years now. I initially had a bad feeling about it, but it only grew with time, which led me to this video. Your arguments were honest, sensible and clear.
As a buddhist, I have been practicing meditation since I was a kid. I can say attaining the ultimate state of mind requires great practice. But Mindvalley makes it look like it can be done within just a few times and a few minutes of practicing.
@@BeingIntegrated It depends on what your purpose is in life. To reach millions of people in order to make impacting change does require greater cash flow. You are right though everyone has their own unique journey and nobody can promise manifestation of anything to anybody. That’s definitely manipulative!
@@Lucida1818 You're right actually I'm not opposed to manifestation type stuff in principle, it's more that I think it needs to be used responsibly. Using it for personal gain is actually considered black magic by some people.
Its just active goal setting! without that you can sit at home watch TV and dream about the world. Most people want to sit there and not put in the effort.
Gosh this cathartic. I have tried several times to engage with Mindvalley but eventually get pushed away from the egoism and narcissism of Vishin, and the empty, slick commercialism of the offering. Thank you for this video - I find this video healing in itself!
.... and of course once this video ended, a mindvalley ad seamlessly started. Haha. Helen the contest queen... I really appreciate this review. I got a similar feeling when I checked out the mindvalley site a while back. It seemed to me like mindvalley was just appealing to my superficial self that 'wants things' in lieu of promoting growth. Its reassuring to know that this channel is willing to speak its truth and not promote something it doesn't wholeheartedly believe in; even when it may be financially beneficial to just fall in line with the mainstream personal development giants. Thanks.
@beingintegrated, Jude, you have been very true when you say that we will not be happy if we are chasing and feeding our ego. The ONLY way to happiness is in "Collective Good". All successful people never did so by chasing their personal dream or wealth accumulation, they were successful as they started their journey to serve humanity. Giving one dollar to an artist playing guitar in NYC gives immense pleasure so imagine what level of happiness you get when you devote your life and career for masses at large.
Your review is the most honest I have seen, and it is so good to talk about the pros and cons of everything, which you do! I am so curious about you now so I will follow you here. And I was of course joining Mindvalley because I feel this urge to get an inner journey and I have begun but I need so much more and I am the kind of person who doesn’t have that much time because I work so much 😢
I'm really glad you shared this. I just came across an ad on facebook for them and was intrigued. I like to research before jumping into something, hence what landed me to your video. I appreciated your feedback. I am also a person that tries self-help before spending any money for someone to teach me things that are free to me thanks to the internet.
I bought their course Be Extraordinary only to realize the concepts he talks about are something most of us already know and follow like - be an original, how to pursue what you want to without worrying about the world and the likes(just stating the concepts here though they are labeled and packaged differently in the course). There are certain Alpha state meditations and the Silva method etc. but nothing that most of us didn't know. If there's anyone out there who has been meditating CONSISTENTLY for a while now, follow the right channels on YT educate yourself and implement the right content on self-empowering through' books and YT(free stuff there's so much good stuff out there) then you might feel MV course didn't offer anything new. So if you are already doing a lot of inner work on yourself, I don't think MV - Be Extraordinary program in particular could show you any 'aha' moment. But left to your discretion! Good luck to all those who are on the journey of being a better version of yourself, as we are in this together. Lots of positivity!
Most like the idea of Paying for a Course as though that will somehow be more effective. Guys like MV know this and capitalize on ppl who are quick to part with their $$$
You should fully explore before trusting one person's opinion. There is a lot of free material online related to Mindvalley. You can just get a monthly membership and get a refund after 15 days if you don't like it. I would not abuse this, but it is definitely an option available to you.
Totally agree with the ego desires and the manifestation hype vs deeper connection to tap into wisdom of what we really need and how that leads to a better/contributing world ❤️
Wow you just saved me from making a big mistake. I actually was attracted to the Art of manifestation curriculum but your words on ego hit home. One thing that they like to tell you to justify all the marketing and greed is "money is just a transfer of energy " therefore it's good. I can see Michael Douglas saying "greed is good" in my head. While I do agree that wanting abundance is not bad I do see a problem with false promises and capitalizing on vulnerable people looking to grow spiritually. You are so right. I have been working on ego and doing shadow work and I think the manifesting program would contradict the work I've been doing. Thank you.
Some people I know say it’s black magic (when you use magic in a selfish or materialistic way). Also you can find all the manifestation stuff online for free. Personally I use manifestation stuff but for the collective good. A sort of “may I be taken care of so I can help take care of others”. There’s a reason that in Tibetan Buddhism the most foundational thing is cultivating compassion / loving-kindness. If you want to be happier, cultivating compassion is usually the most helpful thing. The more we care about the collective good the more connected we feel to the world.
I signed up for it because it’s not a lot of money for me. If I get one thing out of it, it pays for itself. I don’t expect Mindvalley to be some magic I am already an awesome Manifestor. I found Regan to be inspirational. When I logged in I saw Lucid Dreaming. I have a long history of manifesting my own reality. I asked for the lottery numbers and an El like El Moraya came and gave me the numbers. I asked for an eagle feather and my husband said good luck you could be waiting for years, I took a few steps and picked up my feather. I started young using Shakti Gawain, Silva Mind Control at age 13-14. I was also doing light and sound meditation practices for hours per day and blew my third eye open. I’m not going to judge the motivations of Regan Hillyer. I have no qualms about her explaining to people that they can create their own reality. I don’t care how it’s promoted. Maybe some people can’t pull off what they promise but I know no can. I manifested a dream life at a young age. I live in the most beautiful town in the world. I own everything outright. I have a great husband who is amazing. Even Kate Beckinsale tried to get him. So did Cher, Barbara Streisand and others. He’s not a celebrity or in the business. Anyway you get the idea. I’m only saying this because if you feel like you would benefit from the classes I wouldn’t let this guys review determine you. I think Mindvalley while it’s obviously a business is encouraging people to open their mind and reeducate themselves for more than they were programmed to believe they are or could be.
Thanks for your review. I appreciate your opinion but I like Mindvally. Your main problem with it is that it is success driven... Why wouldn't I want a platform that helps build me up towards my goals? My family and others depend on my success. I really liked the public speaking course and the meditations.
Same here. I really like the Yoga sessions, Soma breathing, Jeffrey Allen, the Hypnotic Trance Meditations, learning skills .... There's sth for everyone....you don't have to start the Manifesting Quests if you don't want.
The ones that get Success: Tony Robbins, Pat Bet David, et al. They are getting success from Selling the Dream. Most leave these events all pumped up for a week or two and it's back to the routine with less cash. I mean that is what transpires for Most of the participants.
All in all ..what I cannot compute is this, I have Twin Autistic boys, I have been exposed to people who will do anything to improve their lives, I come from Mozambique one on the 10 poorest countries in Africa) I am 46 years old, exposed to both African traditional healing and Catholicism and Islam, I went to a Missionary school, I can tell you this NEVER HAVE I SEEN NOR HEARD OF ANY RELIGIOUS REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY RELIGIOUS GROUPS NOR ANY NEW-AGE GURU GOING TO THE LOCAL JAIL, GOING TO THE REDLIGHT DISTRICTS GOING TO MENTAL HOSPITALS, AND IMPOVERISHED AREAS TO SPEAK ABOUT HOW TO MENTALLY WILL YOUR WAY OUT OF POVERTY, OUT OF JAIL, OUT OF YOUR DISABILITY, OUT OF SEXUAL SERVITUDE.
Thank you for such an honest no BS review. I also didn't like it when i joined 2 years ago for a feng shui course. No feedback provided so nobody knew if they were changing their stuff in their homes correctly or not. Also had a similar experience with another course. I don't like it when its owner re-directs all attention to him in his podcasts interviews either...
Loved this review. I subscribed to MindValley last year and was excited to dive into the content since I'd heard amazing things. But I found myself pretty annoyed by the some of the main teachers and the content. I eventually stopped using it because I felt bad I wasn't transforming my life. It's a relief to hear I'm not alone in this. Still have a few months left of my subscription so I'm going to take Charlie Morley's course. Thanks for the tip!
Have done Jeffrey Allen's Duality. Helped me a lot in changing my perspective, day to day life easier and happier. I don't know about other courses or teachers there, but Jeffrey is one blessing that has happened to me. With so many courses there and with our unending desires, it only gets confusing. But I got attracted to Duality. I can vouch for this course . Its like Jeffrey came in my life when I needed what.
It’s a real good point of view, really resonates 💓I’m getting so annoyed by their endless ads so I found your video 😆Plus I’m from China, and one of Mindvalley’s ads was speaking of the Daoism concept of “Chi” when presenting it with a big wrong Chinese letter of “吃” instead of the right one “气”. That was so disgusting. Also interesting enough, “吃” means “eat” in Chinese, and I feel it’s genuinely showing the essence of Mindvalley’s spirit.
Wow you just hit the nail for me with why I haven't took Mindvalley yet, and is because of the founder over selling it. But still I'm very intrigued to take some courses soon because let's say Im in that part of life that I feel a great need for personal growth. Thanks for your review
Great review. Thanks for your honesty and not selling out to give them a positive review. Because of this I've subscribed to your channel. I wish there was more honestly like this in the spiritual/new age community.
Thanks for this review. I've been seeing a lot of Mind Valley ads and I was curious but skeptical. I badly want some changes in my life but I'm still wary of people promising the moon. I love how objective you are. I feel like we don't get this kind of in-depth critic any more. ❤
Thank you for the second opinion and affirming my doubts. I think the selling point always narrow down to buying time, which the wealthy ultimately end up doing. So it's really a pursuant of something (worldly desires). Endless cycle of trading time for money and then buy time with money.
Hi, new subscriber here. I found this video very authentic and helpful, as I'd been looking at Mindvalley and was struck by much of what you described.
Thank you for your review. It wasn't what I wanted to hear... but it was what I needed to hear! Still struggle daily between what I want and need. I can't tell the two apart more that not, but I am still learning! Thank you for reminding me that I need more Spirituality, from there I will hopefully be less ego driven. I want ego based "stuff". I need something else.
Thank you - I agree all the self development courses that preach manifestation for wealth is against a sense of self love and self acceptance; I’ve seen so many people lose their essence on manifesting wealth in the realm of feeding forever ‘hungry ghosts’
Thank you very much for sharing your ideas. I loved you mentioning the ideas about acceptance and connecting more to your true self. All these manifesting ideas might be really inspiring and energizing, yet they might be quite disappointig and depressing as well when people's lives don't change and that happens quite often. Because these ideas target the wrong end, we all should start from inside.)) Thanks for your review!
I agree with everything: Wilber, Vishen, manifestation, making big promises about transformation. I love Mindvalley people (the conference just ended literally under my balcony), but… I'm allergic to Vishen and Regan Hillyer. No, you can't have everything you want, even if you're a "great manifestor." This is not how reality works. But… isn't it a great pitch? So nourishing for the inner narcissist. Accepting that suffering is part of life, not something you control is the essence of growing up. Good luck to everyone on the path to embrace it.
I have read about 40 of the comments before writing my own. I read many who say Thank you for this review and how they saved money because of this review. I almost want to puke. In all transparency I have just signed up less than 3 days ago and cannot give an in-depth review of a single course. What I can say is I have spent thousands of dollars with other courses that will give me one idea that literally pays for the course. This membership is less than $300 for a year with more content than I have seen before. It is dirt cheep and in the first day of using a program it paid for itself with a small change that I can now use every day for the rest of my life. I can only say those people who are afraid to spend $300 in todays world will never find what they are looking for and probably don't even finish the book they get for free with Amazon Kindle but will complain or look for a better deal out there. Good luck with your decision. You can't lose for $300.
Also, a lot of these mind people focus on positive thoughts which obviously are beneficial but one can get caught in a loop of being afraid of your thoughts. I became very tense and afraid when I was sad which made me abandon the whole thing.
I like your unbiased review. I’m a MV subscriber and I also do find some of their content to be more towards “pleasure”, some of the testimonies of the teachers are abt their financial success, finding love in a miraculous way etc - as testimony to sell the idea that it works. Real healing, finding focus and mindfulness should not be tarnished by worldly desires.. however, some courses use that desire for the download and click stats. MV is not entirely bad… but you have to be discerning to find what works for your real, positive development. Btw, I have slight bias with Vishen’s narration of SilvaMethod.. his voice is not calm, high pitch, and i couldnt get to concentrate :(
okay thank you for verbalizing and confirming what i felt when watching the 30 min ad on youtube for this company. I still contemplated it but looked at google reviews and stumbled upon this video
The ad prior to this video was Mind Valley on levels of consciousness and how 70% of the world is at level 1. Their website says 95% are at level 1. I think he's talking out of his butt. That's my honest review. It's a business, like Gaia. Business be businessing
I reallt respect and appreciate all you said. Especially the part about manifesting to reach the next step for the greater good. They are commercialising manifeststion to earn money and the real growth has become secondary.
Honestly, I was put off Silva by Mindvalley ads when I first starting exploring personal development and spirituality. I was doing Pranic Healing when the teacher mentioned Silva and recommended it. Your review is really helpful and greatly appreciated. My experience is that a lot of these spiritual/healing pathways are peopled with flawed individuals who conduct classes and sell the programs. Anyway, I subscribed due to your review.
Yes every person is different. And you should first know yourself better. Do psychoteraphy. Analyze what you want, what you don't want, where do you want to go, and what you want to do, change what you eat, drink if its unhealthy, do sports that you like. You have to search. There are many free videos, many people teaching what you should eat, drink, how you should exercise, but you have to feel that its alright for you. Also not every technique is for you. There are many visualization techniques, and you should the one you like. Honestly, visualization should be made individually for you. And who can make it better, then you - yourself, because you know yourself best, you know what you like, what you dont like. I made up visualization for myself, imagining sunlight, that im in golden sunlight. And in the past, i connected with this technique. Also i walked a lot, i was not eating much, and sometimes, i was just in my bed, imagining sunlight, and being in it. In my mind i forgiven everyone, and i lost hope to escape light, that good feeling. I had a lot of energy. It was good times. And i should also say, that books, can teach you more, then those courses. You can borrow them from library for free. Read them. There are many books, and many techniques written. It if its for you, take it. If not just look for another one. You can visualize anything you want. Roots coming from your body to earth. Sunlight in your body. Wind that makes you feel freedom. Water that refreshes you. Or you can listen to fireplace. Enjoy the sound of fire. Emotionaly connect with that sound. You can make visualization out of colors. But first you need to know what you like. I remember childhood when i liked blue sky. It was so clear and it made me feel amazing, free, refreshed, rejuvenated. Remember what you like that is whats important. Raise questions, make questions what you like... and answer them. Write them down, or speak to microphone. Know yourself. No expensive courses will make you feel better, if you dont know what you want. Some people find techniques in those courses that they like. But some dont. I dont know, folow your intuition.
Watched one Mindvalley ad on YT. Vishen was sucking me in big time. But he blew it at the end. At the end, Vishen announced I should register for Mindvalley right now. If I left the ad or website I would lose the super low price gifted to me because I watched the whole 32 minute ad and I would never get this opportunity again. In other words "for you, today only". So my impression went from him being a visionary, to just another guy hawking stuff at the flea market of life. No sale.
Hi, thanks for your review. It seems very honest. I was thinking about to get the membership but I was doubding because by one side the promotion that they do is very engaging as many other programs offering the same things, but at the same I see that there are many books, coaches on TH-cam, and programs out there teaching the low of attraction and manifestation, but having read and watch many things about this I am agree with you because many of these teachings are focusing just in a person as an individual without thinking or care about other people's life, just care or focusing on your own results so it's a very egocentric teaching where you are working just to get your own things and results but they do not lead you to a real change as a human being where you can see inside of yourself, make a reflection about your life and the connection with our spiritual part that is so important.
Thank you for this honest review! I am SO upset that I fell for Mind Valley's BS and wish I could get my money back, but they only give you your money back if you ask for it within 14 days, which we all know is not enough time to review a course in depth. That said, I cancelled my membership today because they are all fluff! You got a new subscriber and thank you again so much for being authentic and truthful. And also for recommending Charlie Morley. I never heard about him before, but will check him out on your recommendation. Much love ❣❣❣
I had a miserable time just trying to cancel and get my money back within the 15 day period. They made it so difficult for me. That really showed me what a spiritual scam it was.
If you’ve already got a membership it’s definitely worth digging for some stuff! There is good stuff on there, it just takes a bit of effort to find it
I've been looking for the materials for sale elsewhere to avoid the membership. I really dislike the idea that I have to enroll. With the silva method you can just buy it for a lifetime one time payment and it's reasonable. I think I'll just look for their books.
I remember visiting a so called "anxiety specialist". He had tonnes of good reviews and all seemed very positive. He claimed he could get rid of my anxiety in around 1 month! Part of me didn't believe it but i wanted to believe there was hope as i felt I'd tried everything else. I also knew that if i wasn't successful, in that industry it is so easy to hold the other person accountable and say you didn't follow the programme correctly. Let me tell you i was desperate and made sure i damn followed that programme. 3 months had past and I was no better. He then claimed the intention was never to heal overnight and that it was a process! These people can literally say anything and I lost faith in people as a whole in life after this experience.
I'm sorry you had that experience. I've only found one thing to help me with my anxiety and that is to stay in the moment. Am I ok right NOW? I find my anxiety to be about worrying about what is GOING to happen. Its a future-focused anxiety. Hope this helps you. I do feel so much better when I stay present. ❤
the over-advertising and listening to Vrishen -- Funnel marketing. It's like listening to the lady with the loose fat ads who should eat a meal - are his main competition.
I did a free thing from Jeffrey Allen but instinctively kept fast forwarding anytime Vishna spoke. Anytime he pops up on an ad I feel a little angry. Good to know I'm not the only one who feels uncomfortable with his energy. But what I got for free felt decent. The first thought I had though was - thats all I needed from that site
He is all about the Model, the System of $$$ generation for His success and the course is the loss leader of sorts. Others can obviously sense this as well.
Pretty much agree with you. I will also add that some courses are additional costs - in the thousands. I get that we all have to make a living but the expense of certain spiritual/healing programs leaves me feeling a certain negative way - like its more about getting rich than helping others...
Yes if your values are to really share healing then it should be accessible - the world really needs it right now. I’m ok with people charging big prices for entertainment but spirituality and healing should be accessible.
Thank you for the inquiry. It was immediately clear to me that there was a commercial purpose behind this. Too bad, because I think Jim meant well, but unfortunately he fell for the money.
Thanks for this honest review. I respect those who benefit from what Mindvalley offers but I totally agree with everything you said. I fell prey to their pushy marketing a few years ago. I withdrew my subscription very early on. All that healing and manifestation “guarantees” come off as ego driven to me. Also, I don’t know Vishen but there’s something about him that sets off my intuition alarm bells to stay away.
I just came back from Peru working with the shibibos for a month.. being back in Europe I found myself being confronted and almost absorbed with all this manifestation craziness.. So thank you for this review and reminding me what I learned in the amazon.. Thank you so much!!
Thanks. Yeah, I find the 'sales' pitch exactly what you said: disingenuous. His quantum jumping thing seems to touch on some things that exist but my understanding is that because we are human and our minds are not clear, we experience many profound things: outer body experience, we get glimpses of the future (and as you do, it is with 100% certainty you know this will happen as if it is already in front of you), or you know what a person is thinking or feeling at points. You step back into a past life or lives. But we are so limited. These experiences are impermanent and we use the extremely limiting and culturally bias language we speak (e.g. English is often criticised for its dichotomous structure: good/bad, light/dark, etc... to try to describe things but this fails because these experiences are not fixed. Each person with their own bias tries to convey: they went to heaven or this Mindvalley multiverse but these are like Plato's ideas of perfection: each table we see is but an aspect of the perfect ideal of a table. How can you remove ego, so many hopes, desires, expectations, fears to see clearly? So many spiritual teachings are a reflection distorted by the cultural values of that society to explain the profound. Still, it is worthy to try. So, as long as one understands, each (bar the complete charlatans) offers (we hope) the best they can but likely incomplete teaching, then expectations can be more realistic. The other point you touched on: short-term dopamine fix (so impermanent and feeds the land of hungry ghosts) ~ the gimmick, but ultimately unsatisfactory because as we know ghosts are hungry and never satisfied (to borrow Buddhist terminology). Not great for those really suffering and in need and so much worse than a bandaid solution because it creates its own problem: addiction to the dopamine highs glimpses of awareness can give, chasing this instead of dealing with the core of your life.
I agree with your comments on acceptance, and ego boosting, when I help people with manifestation I make it clear you need to let go of any attachment to outcomes and be happy, content, peaceful with all that you have already. This is so as not to fall into the trap of desire as this will actually create resistance and block any manifesting anyway. Once you are in ease and flow though and you believe and have faith AND you do the actions towards your intentions you can get to where you want to be. Unfortunately many people can't distinguish between the soul's purpose versus ego desire, and that's where a good spiritual guide can help. Really digging into why you want that success, car, money, house etc to uncover your true motivations. As you say most people are constantly seeking external validation rather than inner fulfilment
Great review. The whole manifestation 'cult' is actually part of the 'new thought movement' which is technically a religious ideology. These simplistic salesy tempting courses suck in a lot of people who are not well versed in the arena of authentic theurgical/ magickal knowledge and yes the way manifestation is promoted, it absolutely is magickal or witchcraft practice ( nothing wrong in that necessarily but its irresponsible for people to dive into it without actually understanding what they are doing)
Thank you for this honest review. My experience with Mindvalley is the same. I don't even know what spiritual video I was watching and all of a sudden, all commercials youtube is throwing at me are Vishen and associates steamrolling all over the place with their aggressive marketing and 33 minute commercials. While Mindvalley itself is a good concept, albeit an expensive one, the marketing is just so ridiculously over the top that I complained to youtube and Vishen personally and told them to back off. It's just too much when you can't even watch any other video without sitting through a 33 minute brainwashing commercial first. Mindvalley and youtube will lose potentially interested people by shoving this content down their throats relentlessly.
Great review. I don't like to learn things for myself before paying hundreds of thousands to learn. That's one thing that low-key turns me off from a program as well, if it's unreasonably expensive. Their's isn't too bad at all if you could afford it and don't mind. What manifestation programs or "gurus" DO you highly recommend?
No one I really recommend but you can learn from a lot of different sources. It’s actually a kind of simple formula, you just imagine what you want, and really try to feel it. It’s all about feeling into the reality of what it will feel like to achieve the thing. Then you work through any blocks or limiting beliefs so you can feel deserving of it. Then you take action towards the thing. Feel into what kind of action would make it more possible, will get you closer, will make it more likely. The one person I’ll mention maybe worth looking into is Greg Braden, he’s the guy I originally learned this stuff from almost 20 years ago. But even just search manifestation meditations on TH-cam or insight timer and I’m sure you’ll find a lot.
For real spiritual growth I would check the teachers and programs at Sounds True. They have the best curation of teachers. Anytime I find a new teacher I like I usually discover they also have a book or audio program published by Sounds True.
Thanks for your review but I personally love Mindvalley. I think when you get clear with what you are looking for in terms of knowledge, you actually enjoy learning. I believe to get anything in life you have to put the work in. Mindvalley has been transformative for me so far and there is not one day I don’t increase my knowledge of self. As long as your dreams and goals are noble this is a great platform to get transformed. I did some deep soul healing works that really transformed me at a deep level. I fell new, I fell restored and at peace. Again the experience is different for each person.
I have completed so far The Silva method and I have had a couple of small wins that mean a lot to me. I have used the Mental screen and mental video technique to get my 6 weeks old baby to sleep through the night in one day of practice. He went from being awake all night long to sleeping for 12 hours without waking up consistently every night. My second win was I had to made a very important decision about witch direction to give my life in term of going back to my job after mat leave of following my passion by going back to school. I was so confused and scared about making such a hard choice. And I got clear guidance after applying the mental video through a dream. And today I am living my passion. And this was the best decision ever. I’ve got so much to share but maybe another time
Amazing thank you so much for sharing I appreciate this feedback to helped balance out my biases :)
Agree. I love it.
Which courses on MIndvalley triggered or taught the deep soul healing you did? I'm asking so I can search these courses and do them as well 😄
I did the Silva method and the Art of manifestation so far. And for both , I chose to focus on healing my body and soul
great review I have always been deeply drawn to humanity's greatest endeavors, eager to wield influence, unlock the keys to ultimate well-being, and provide safeguarding. My longing for acknowledgment stems not from vanity or extravagance but from a profound sense of mission and purpose. I am driven by an unquenchable desire to explore the depths of human knowledge, seeking insights accessible to only a privileged few. My ambition is to embody the wisdom our forebears fervently wished for us to achieve.
Your feelings are perfectly natural; you're human, after all. If you're on a quest for enlightenment, joining the Illuminatus could offer you that and so much more. Though it may sound legendary, there are real pathways for you to explore.
"Really? You mean it's possible to join? I always thought it was only open to people from certain financial backgrounds."
Absolutely, and that's by design; it's what they want you to believe. Exploring the concept of Radiant Reservation will provide deeper insights and open doors to exclusive groups.
That's incredible! How can someone become a member of this group?
They aren't a covert organization; instead, they function subtly, embracing those sincerely committed to improving humanity. Should you aspire to propel our species forward, they'll extend a welcoming hand, presenting wealth, influence, considerable impact, hidden knowledge on well-being, and most importantly, age-old wisdom unraveling the intricacies of global matters.
Great review - and this is what happens when we mix capitalism, LOA cult, spiritual bypassing, and watering down spiritual practices. The self-help industry is just that - a business. ☮️
Very unfortunate that this is what most people get when they go out there looking for spirituality :/
I like your comment. I was genuinely interested in getting into Mind Valley but your correct with spiritual bypassing. That hit home.
To date, there is no more progressive alternative than capitalism, including all shit it has, the others have failed. So why do you mention that? Just wondering.
Do they think we don't realize when they say they manifested millions that us buying the program is how they are rich? Lol
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Silva method was created to make people change their way of thinking but vishen transformed it to a business with large amount of money😅😅😅...I preferred to learn from the original people for free
Agreed...I got Sivas's book and its a great teacher but I have to thank Vishen for bringing it into my awareness.
How to learn from the original?
Can you please suggest videos on the Silva method? Thank you.
Original person is dead long time ago, and one of his followers is Vishen. Even if original person, ( people in your case, although it's unknown whom exactly you are talking about) hypothetically would give you course for free (which wasn't a case even back then when the courses were running in California, physical place where you engage from a teacher directly)
You still need a ticket to get to the destination, money for food and place to stay somewhere.
Plus, there is no guarantee you would be super successful after finishing that course. What your excuse would be then?
So, nothing for free.
Btw.: This honest and genuine review earned you another subscriber. We need more people like you on the internet.
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I agree with this comment! Good content, thank you
You‘re SO right - Mindvalley became really extremely annoying…it started off coming across like some people who genuinely wanted to help others and bring across the best content they possibly could - but that changed quickly. I absolutely get those smug-Guru-vibes when I hear and see Vishen - running around in a purple suit with sunglasses on stage… it’s like he intended to make fun of himself. Only, he does not… he became the shallow, money focused TV Guru we know from movies.
This whole industry became VERY similar to cults in its ways, appearance and behavior.
Way too big, completely exaggerated promises, followed by guilt reversal, once you find you didn’t make it, followed by more advertising and promises to make you buy another course, a much bigger and more expensive one, so „you can’t miss your goal“ - if you pay us enough.
It’s really sad, as there are good and genuine people out there who really want to and can indeed help.
Thank you and very insightful comment… so many people start with good intentions but then get drunk on power
@@BeingIntegrated …aka money.
Not sure everyone knows,,but Vishen even used his break-up as „content“ without realizing how much it revealed who he is - or became - as a person. Since then it he - sadly - didn’t improve.
One time he even was ranting on stage about how he would get rid of all writers for AI would be at least as good as any copy writer… it was heartbreaking.
While he - probably still till this day - sees himself as „innovative“, „efficient“ and “goal driven”, anyone else recognizes his growing pushiness, greed and ignorance.
" completely exaggerated promises"
So their claim of being able to teach people how to bend reality - is an exaggerated promise?
I agree about Vishen. We all have faults and I believe his challenge is battling narcissism. It has softened a bit over the past year or so, but it can be uncomfortable to watch. Also, I had an experience where they refused to do the 100% no questions asked money back guarantee. They just refused to respond to my requests, lol. So I have zero trust with Vishen. That said, the teachers he hires to be on his platform are typically genuinely good, sincere individuals. I try to avoid MindValley but follow those teachers elsewhere when possible.
Thank you for this! Mind Valley has been bombarding me with ads for years now. I initially had a bad feeling about it, but it only grew with time, which led me to this video. Your arguments were honest, sensible and clear.
As a buddhist, I have been practicing meditation since I was a kid. I can say attaining the ultimate state of mind requires great practice. But Mindvalley makes it look like it can be done within just a few times and a few minutes of practicing.
Yes what they are teaching certainly isn’t Buddhism, but there are actually some Buddhist teachers on the platform (though not featured)
I disagree. For those who want to put in the time and energy and depth it works
Its not a short cut to nirvana? lol
no they dont
You don't need to attain the ultimate state of mind. You just need to be still. Mastering something is not the same as doing.
When I hear the word manifesting I run. I want to know myself, evolve and heal.
Yes it’s basically more materialism/capitalism
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It depends on what your purpose is in life. To reach millions of people in order to make impacting change does require greater cash flow.
You are right though everyone has their own unique journey and nobody can promise manifestation of anything to anybody. That’s definitely manipulative!
@@Lucida1818 You're right actually I'm not opposed to manifestation type stuff in principle, it's more that I think it needs to be used responsibly. Using it for personal gain is actually considered black magic by some people.
Its just active goal setting! without that you can sit at home watch TV and dream about the world. Most people want to sit there and not put in the effort.
When I hear "manifesting" I also hear "prosperity gospel". 🤮 I sub'd to MV for a year and felt duped. The guru mentality is sus.
Gosh this cathartic. I have tried several times to engage with Mindvalley but eventually get pushed away from the egoism and narcissism of Vishin, and the empty, slick commercialism of the offering. Thank you for this video - I find this video healing in itself!
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.... and of course once this video ended, a mindvalley ad seamlessly started. Haha. Helen the contest queen...
I really appreciate this review. I got a similar feeling when I checked out the mindvalley site a while back. It seemed to me like mindvalley was just appealing to my superficial self that 'wants things' in lieu of promoting growth. Its reassuring to know that this channel is willing to speak its truth and not promote something it doesn't wholeheartedly believe in; even when it may be financially beneficial to just fall in line with the mainstream personal development giants. Thanks.
@beingintegrated, Jude, you have been very true when you say that we will not be happy if we are chasing and feeding our ego. The ONLY way to happiness is in "Collective Good". All successful people never did so by chasing their personal dream or wealth accumulation, they were successful as they started their journey to serve humanity. Giving one dollar to an artist playing guitar in NYC gives immense pleasure so imagine what level of happiness you get when you devote your life and career for masses at large.
Beautiful Comment and what you said about 'Collective Good' is so True
Your review is the most honest I have seen, and it is so good to talk about the pros and cons of everything, which you do! I am so curious about you now so I will follow you here. And I was of course joining Mindvalley because I feel this urge to get an inner journey and I have begun but I need so much more and I am the kind of person who doesn’t have that much time because I work so much 😢
I'm really glad you shared this. I just came across an ad on facebook for them and was intrigued. I like to research before jumping into something, hence what landed me to your video. I appreciated your feedback. I am also a person that tries self-help before spending any money for someone to teach me things that are free to me thanks to the internet.
I bought their course Be Extraordinary only to realize the concepts he talks about are something most of us already know and follow like - be an original, how to pursue what you want to without worrying about the world and the likes(just stating the concepts here though they are labeled and packaged differently in the course). There are certain Alpha state meditations and the Silva method etc. but nothing that most of us didn't know. If there's anyone out there who has been meditating CONSISTENTLY for a while now, follow the right channels on YT educate yourself and implement the right content on self-empowering through' books and YT(free stuff there's so much good stuff out there) then you might feel MV course didn't offer anything new. So if you are already doing a lot of inner work on yourself, I don't think MV - Be Extraordinary program in particular could show you any 'aha' moment. But left to your discretion! Good luck to all those who are on the journey of being a better version of yourself, as we are in this together. Lots of positivity!
Most like the idea of Paying for a Course as though that will somehow be more effective. Guys like MV know this and capitalize on ppl who are quick to part with their $$$
11:05 "If you really want to learn something in-depth, buy the book" - This is the difference between the Masters and Dabblers!
I love an honest review, I’m in awe. Just to have found you, I feel I’m on my right path. Thank you, thank you, thank you
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What a valuable review and I really REALLY appreciate your perspective on life and growth. Thanks for doing this.
Thank you Lawrence 🙏🙏🙏
This is what I was looking for. 🙌 l keep seeing these mindvalley ads on my wall from time to time. Thanks 🙏
I get them non-stop lol
thank you for this genuine and honest review:)
Thank you so much for your deep review. I was just about to buy the membership. Not now after learning about the real thing.
You should fully explore before trusting one person's opinion. There is a lot of free material online related to Mindvalley. You can just get a monthly membership and get a refund after 15 days if you don't like it. I would not abuse this, but it is definitely an option available to you.
Totally agree with the ego desires and the manifestation hype vs deeper connection to tap into wisdom of what we really need and how that leads to a better/contributing world ❤️
Thank you for this honest review, very insightful and informative explanation!
Wow you just saved me from making a big mistake. I actually was attracted to the Art of manifestation curriculum but your words on ego hit home.
One thing that they like to tell you to justify all the marketing and greed is "money is just a transfer of energy " therefore it's good. I can see Michael Douglas saying "greed is good" in my head. While I do agree that wanting abundance is not bad I do see a problem with false promises and capitalizing on vulnerable people looking to grow spiritually.
You are so right. I have been working on ego and doing shadow work and I think the manifesting program would contradict the work I've been doing. Thank you.
Some people I know say it’s black magic (when you use magic in a selfish or materialistic way). Also you can find all the manifestation stuff online for free.
Personally I use manifestation stuff but for the collective good. A sort of “may I be taken care of so I can help take care of others”.
There’s a reason that in Tibetan Buddhism the most foundational thing is cultivating compassion / loving-kindness. If you want to be happier, cultivating compassion is usually the most helpful thing.
The more we care about the collective good the more connected we feel to the world.
@@BeingIntegrated That's a great way to look at it. I've always focused on humility and gratitude.
I signed up for it because it’s not a lot of money for me. If I get one thing out of it, it pays for itself. I don’t expect Mindvalley to be some magic I am already an awesome Manifestor. I found Regan to be inspirational. When I logged in I saw Lucid Dreaming. I have a long history of manifesting my own reality. I asked for the lottery numbers and an El like El Moraya came and gave me the numbers. I asked for an eagle feather and my husband said good luck you could be waiting for years, I took a few steps and picked up my feather. I started young using Shakti Gawain, Silva Mind Control at age 13-14. I was also doing light and sound meditation practices for hours per day and blew my third eye open. I’m not going to judge the motivations of Regan Hillyer. I have no qualms about her explaining to people that they can create their own reality. I don’t care how it’s promoted. Maybe some people can’t pull off what they promise but I know no can. I manifested a dream life at a young age. I live in the most beautiful town in the world. I own everything outright. I have a great husband who is amazing. Even Kate Beckinsale tried to get him. So did Cher, Barbara Streisand and others. He’s not a celebrity or in the business. Anyway you get the idea. I’m only saying this because if you feel like you would benefit from the classes I wouldn’t let this guys review determine you. I think Mindvalley while it’s obviously a business is encouraging people to open their mind and reeducate themselves for more than they were programmed to believe they are or could be.
Thanks for your review. I appreciate your opinion but I like Mindvally. Your main problem with it is that it is success driven... Why wouldn't I want a platform that helps build me up towards my goals? My family and others depend on my success. I really liked the public speaking course and the meditations.
Yes I actually don’t mind the platform nearly as much as how it’s marketed. Like I said in the review, there’s good stuff on there.
Same here. I really like the Yoga sessions, Soma breathing, Jeffrey Allen, the Hypnotic Trance Meditations, learning skills .... There's sth for everyone....you don't have to start the Manifesting Quests if you don't want.
@ursulaehrmann2716 I agree. There is so much it offers. I don't really listen to radio on my commute anymore because of mindvalley lol.
The ones that get Success: Tony Robbins, Pat Bet David, et al. They are getting success from Selling the Dream. Most leave these events all pumped up for a week or two and it's back to the routine with less cash. I mean that is what transpires for Most of the participants.
Boy I’m sooo glad I found your review!
This felt honest and relatable. Thanks!
Appreciate the realness of this review.
My wife has recommended this. So, I decided to listen to someone who has tried it. I appreciate your testimony. Thank you.
Prayers for you Brother... You seem to be an extremely polite person.
All in all ..what I cannot compute is this, I have Twin Autistic boys, I have been exposed to people who will do anything to improve their lives, I come from Mozambique one on the 10 poorest countries in Africa) I am 46 years old, exposed to both African traditional healing and Catholicism and Islam, I went to a Missionary school, I can tell you this NEVER HAVE I SEEN NOR HEARD OF ANY RELIGIOUS REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY RELIGIOUS GROUPS NOR ANY NEW-AGE GURU GOING TO THE LOCAL JAIL, GOING TO THE REDLIGHT DISTRICTS GOING TO MENTAL HOSPITALS, AND IMPOVERISHED AREAS TO SPEAK ABOUT HOW TO MENTALLY WILL YOUR WAY OUT OF POVERTY, OUT OF JAIL, OUT OF YOUR DISABILITY, OUT OF SEXUAL SERVITUDE.
somehow, your voice eases my mind. thank you for your honest review
Thanks for the honest and thoughtful review.
I find it ironic that as I was watching this video, I got 2 Mindvalley ads :)
You and your review are simply amazing. Thank you ❤
Thank you for such an honest no BS review. I also didn't like it when i joined 2 years ago for a feng shui course. No feedback provided so nobody knew if they were changing their stuff in their homes correctly or not. Also had a similar experience with another course.
I don't like it when its owner re-directs all attention to him in his podcasts interviews either...
Loved this review. I subscribed to MindValley last year and was excited to dive into the content since I'd heard amazing things. But I found myself pretty annoyed by the some of the main teachers and the content. I eventually stopped using it because I felt bad I wasn't transforming my life. It's a relief to hear I'm not alone in this. Still have a few months left of my subscription so I'm going to take Charlie Morley's course. Thanks for the tip!
Have done Jeffrey Allen's Duality. Helped me a lot in changing my perspective, day to day life easier and happier. I don't know about other courses or teachers there, but Jeffrey is one blessing that has happened to me. With so many courses there and with our unending desires, it only gets confusing. But I got attracted to Duality. I can vouch for this course . Its like Jeffrey came in my life when I needed what.
Thank you so much for this, this is the kind of reviews that are really helpful..
It’s a real good point of view, really resonates 💓I’m getting so annoyed by their endless ads so I found your video 😆Plus I’m from China, and one of Mindvalley’s ads was speaking of the Daoism concept of “Chi” when presenting it with a big wrong Chinese letter of “吃” instead of the right one “气”. That was so disgusting. Also interesting enough, “吃” means “eat” in Chinese, and I feel it’s genuinely showing the essence of Mindvalley’s spirit.
Thank you for this. This video is literally an answer to my prayers
Just the info I was looking for and I’m so glad I watched your review. Thanks very much
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This was profoundly honest and awesome. Thanks
Wow you just hit the nail for me with why I haven't took Mindvalley yet, and is because of the founder over selling it. But still I'm very intrigued to take some courses soon because let's say Im in that part of life that I feel a great need for personal growth. Thanks for your review
This is so useful! Thank you!
Preach brother! Much respect for putting this out. The Mindvalley dude creeps me out.
Great review. Thanks for your honesty and not selling out to give them a positive review. Because of this I've subscribed to your channel. I wish there was more honestly like this in the spiritual/new age community.
Thanks for this review. I've been seeing a lot of Mind Valley ads and I was curious but skeptical. I badly want some changes in my life but I'm still wary of people promising the moon. I love how objective you are. I feel like we don't get this kind of in-depth critic any more. ❤
Thank you for the second opinion and affirming my doubts. I think the selling point always narrow down to buying time, which the wealthy ultimately end up doing. So it's really a pursuant of something (worldly desires). Endless cycle of trading time for money and then buy time with money.
Hi, new subscriber here. I found this video very authentic and helpful, as I'd been looking at Mindvalley and was struck by much of what you described.
Glad it was helpful 🙏✨
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“ authentically speaking”
Thank you there First time here ❤
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transformation doesn't happen without the work. Most people can't recognize the small changes or give themselves credit for the trying.
Thank you for your honest review was about to sign up for it and came across your video.
Wow very powerful. Thank you. I totally agree with you, I went to Ca. and seminars of Mind Valley. It worked a short while.
Thank you for your review. It wasn't what I wanted to hear... but it was what I needed to hear!
Still struggle daily between what I want and need.
I can't tell the two apart more that not, but I am still learning!
Thank you for reminding me that I need more Spirituality, from there I will hopefully be less ego driven.
I want ego based "stuff".
I need something else.
Lol why did I get a mind valley add in the middle of this video.
Thanks! I really have a problem how the spokesperson comes across. I'm glad it's not m just me.
Thank you - I agree all the self development courses that preach manifestation for wealth is against a sense of self love and self acceptance; I’ve seen so many people lose their essence on manifesting wealth in the realm of feeding forever ‘hungry ghosts’
healing takes work, reflection and time
Thank you so much much for this review. Spot on!
Thank you very much for sharing your ideas. I loved you mentioning the ideas about acceptance and connecting more to your true self. All these manifesting ideas might be really inspiring and energizing, yet they might be quite disappointig and depressing as well when people's lives don't change and that happens quite often. Because these ideas target the wrong end, we all should start from inside.)) Thanks for your review!
I agree with everything: Wilber, Vishen, manifestation, making big promises about transformation. I love Mindvalley people (the conference just ended literally under my balcony), but… I'm allergic to Vishen and Regan Hillyer. No, you can't have everything you want, even if you're a "great manifestor." This is not how reality works. But… isn't it a great pitch? So nourishing for the inner narcissist. Accepting that suffering is part of life, not something you control is the essence of growing up. Good luck to everyone on the path to embrace it.
Great review. Very helpful! I was thinking about joining.
I was bombarded with their cheap ads. So I searched for reviews and found you. I suspected they were scammers...thanks for confirming.
Not me getting the mindvalley ad at the beginning of ur video
I have read about 40 of the comments before writing my own. I read many who say Thank you for this review and how they saved money because of this review. I almost want to puke. In all transparency I have just signed up less than 3 days ago and cannot give an in-depth review of a single course. What I can say is I have spent thousands of dollars with other courses that will give me one idea that literally pays for the course. This membership is less than $300 for a year with more content than I have seen before. It is dirt cheep and in the first day of using a program it paid for itself with a small change that I can now use every day for the rest of my life. I can only say those people who are afraid to spend $300 in todays world will never find what they are looking for and probably don't even finish the book they get for free with Amazon Kindle but will complain or look for a better deal out there. Good luck with your decision. You can't lose for $300.
I keep getting ads for this website/program and was curious. Thank you for making this honest and practical review.
Also, a lot of these mind people focus on positive thoughts which obviously are beneficial but one can get caught in a loop of being afraid of your thoughts. I became very tense and afraid when I was sad which made me abandon the whole thing.
I agree with you on the ego driven content and message. I couldn’t put my finger on what I didn’t like about it. You put it into words. Thank you!
I like your unbiased review. I’m a MV subscriber and I also do find some of their content to be more towards “pleasure”, some of the testimonies of the teachers are abt their financial success, finding love in a miraculous way etc - as testimony to sell the idea that it works. Real healing, finding focus and mindfulness should not be tarnished by worldly desires.. however, some courses use that desire for the download and click stats. MV is not entirely bad… but you have to be discerning to find what works for your real, positive development. Btw, I have slight bias with Vishen’s narration of SilvaMethod.. his voice is not calm, high pitch, and i couldnt get to concentrate :(
okay thank you for verbalizing and confirming what i felt when watching the 30 min ad on youtube for this company. I still contemplated it but looked at google reviews and stumbled upon this video
The ad prior to this video was Mind Valley on levels of consciousness and how 70% of the world is at level 1. Their website says 95% are at level 1. I think he's talking out of his butt. That's my honest review. It's a business, like Gaia. Business be businessing
Lol the mindvalley silva method ad even played on this vid 😂
I reallt respect and appreciate all you said. Especially the part about manifesting to reach the next step for the greater good. They are commercialising manifeststion to earn money and the real growth has become secondary.
Honestly, I was put off Silva by Mindvalley ads when I first starting exploring personal development and spirituality. I was doing Pranic Healing when the teacher mentioned Silva and recommended it. Your review is really helpful and greatly appreciated. My experience is that a lot of these spiritual/healing pathways are peopled with flawed individuals who conduct classes and sell the programs. Anyway, I subscribed due to your review.
Yes every person is different. And you should first know yourself better. Do psychoteraphy. Analyze what you want, what you don't want, where do you want to go, and what you want to do, change what you eat, drink if its unhealthy, do sports that you like. You have to search. There are many free videos, many people teaching what you should eat, drink, how you should exercise, but you have to feel that its alright for you. Also not every technique is for you. There are many visualization techniques, and you should the one you like. Honestly, visualization should be made individually for you. And who can make it better, then you - yourself, because you know yourself best, you know what you like, what you dont like. I made up visualization for myself, imagining sunlight, that im in golden sunlight. And in the past, i connected with this technique. Also i walked a lot, i was not eating much, and sometimes, i was just in my bed, imagining sunlight, and being in it. In my mind i forgiven everyone, and i lost hope to escape light, that good feeling. I had a lot of energy. It was good times. And i should also say, that books, can teach you more, then those courses. You can borrow them from library for free. Read them. There are many books, and many techniques written. It if its for you, take it. If not just look for another one. You can visualize anything you want. Roots coming from your body to earth. Sunlight in your body. Wind that makes you feel freedom. Water that refreshes you. Or you can listen to fireplace. Enjoy the sound of fire. Emotionaly connect with that sound. You can make visualization out of colors. But first you need to know what you like. I remember childhood when i liked blue sky. It was so clear and it made me feel amazing, free, refreshed, rejuvenated. Remember what you like that is whats important. Raise questions, make questions what you like... and answer them. Write them down, or speak to microphone. Know yourself. No expensive courses will make you feel better, if you dont know what you want. Some people find techniques in those courses that they like. But some dont. I dont know, folow your intuition.
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It is better content than television & it costs less than cable!
Watched one Mindvalley ad on YT. Vishen was sucking me in big time. But he blew it at the end. At the end, Vishen announced I should register for Mindvalley right now. If I left the ad or website I would lose the super low price gifted to me because I watched the whole 32 minute ad and I would never get this opportunity again.
In other words "for you, today only".
So my impression went from him being a visionary, to just another guy hawking stuff at the flea market of life. No sale.
Hi, thanks for your review. It seems very honest. I was thinking about to get the membership but I was doubding because by one side the promotion that they do is very engaging as many other programs offering the same things, but at the same I see that there are many books, coaches on TH-cam, and programs out there teaching the low of attraction and manifestation, but having read and watch many things about this I am agree with you because many of these teachings are focusing just in a person as an individual without thinking or care about other people's life, just care or focusing on your own results so it's a very egocentric teaching where you are working just to get your own things and results but they do not lead you to a real change as a human being where you can see inside of yourself, make a reflection about your life and the connection with our spiritual part that is so important.
Thank you for this honest review! I am SO upset that I fell for Mind Valley's BS and wish I could get my money back, but they only give you your money back if you ask for it within 14 days, which we all know is not enough time to review a course in depth. That said, I cancelled my membership today because they are all fluff! You got a new subscriber and thank you again so much for being authentic and truthful. And also for recommending Charlie Morley. I never heard about him before, but will check him out on your recommendation. Much love ❣❣❣
thank you for your review I was looking if this course is legit or not
I had a miserable time just trying to cancel and get my money back within the 15 day period. They made it so difficult for me. That really showed me what a spiritual scam it was.
If you’ve already got a membership it’s definitely worth digging for some stuff! There is good stuff on there, it just takes a bit of effort to find it
I've been looking for the materials for sale elsewhere to avoid the membership. I really dislike the idea that I have to enroll. With the silva method you can just buy it for a lifetime one time payment and it's reasonable.
I think I'll just look for their books.
I remember visiting a so called "anxiety specialist". He had tonnes of good reviews and all seemed very positive. He claimed he could get rid of my anxiety in around 1 month! Part of me didn't believe it but i wanted to believe there was hope as i felt I'd tried everything else. I also knew that if i wasn't successful, in that industry it is so easy to hold the other person accountable and say you didn't follow the programme correctly. Let me tell you i was desperate and made sure i damn followed that programme. 3 months had past and I was no better. He then claimed the intention was never to heal overnight and that it was a process! These people can literally say anything and I lost faith in people as a whole in life after this experience.
I'm sorry you had that experience. I've only found one thing to help me with my anxiety and that is to stay in the moment. Am I ok right NOW? I find my anxiety to be about worrying about what is GOING to happen. Its a future-focused anxiety. Hope this helps you. I do feel so much better when I stay present. ❤
the over-advertising and listening to Vrishen -- Funnel marketing. It's like listening to the lady with the loose fat ads who should eat a meal - are his main competition.
I did a free thing from Jeffrey Allen but instinctively kept fast forwarding anytime Vishna spoke. Anytime he pops up on an ad I feel a little angry. Good to know I'm not the only one who feels uncomfortable with his energy.
But what I got for free felt decent. The first thought I had though was - thats all I needed from that site
He is all about the Model, the System of $$$ generation for His success and the course is the loss leader of sorts. Others can obviously sense this as well.
Thansk for the heartfelt sharing ❤
Pretty much agree with you. I will also add that some courses are additional costs - in the thousands. I get that we all have to make a living but the expense of certain spiritual/healing programs leaves me feeling a certain negative way - like its more about getting rich than helping others...
Yes if your values are to really share healing then it should be accessible - the world really needs it right now. I’m ok with people charging big prices for entertainment but spirituality and healing should be accessible.
Aman brother i totally agree that some people it’s just not time and you can’t do anything to change that until it’s your time.
Thank you for the inquiry. It was immediately clear to me that there was a commercial purpose behind this. Too bad, because I think Jim meant well, but unfortunately he fell for the money.
Thanks for this honest review. I respect those who benefit from what Mindvalley offers but I totally agree with everything you said. I fell prey to their pushy marketing a few years ago. I withdrew my subscription very early on. All that healing and manifestation “guarantees” come off as ego driven to me. Also, I don’t know Vishen but there’s something about him that sets off my intuition alarm bells to stay away.
I just came back from Peru working with the shibibos for a month.. being back in Europe I found myself being confronted and almost absorbed with all this manifestation craziness.. So thank you for this review and reminding me what I learned in the amazon.. Thank you so much!!
Thanks. Yeah, I find the 'sales' pitch exactly what you said: disingenuous.
His quantum jumping thing seems to touch on some things that exist but my understanding is that because we are human and our minds are not clear, we experience many profound things: outer body experience, we get glimpses of the future (and as you do, it is with 100% certainty you know this will happen as if it is already in front of you), or you know what a person is thinking or feeling at points. You step back into a past life or lives. But we are so limited. These experiences are impermanent and we use the extremely limiting and culturally bias language we speak (e.g. English is often criticised for its dichotomous structure: good/bad, light/dark, etc... to try to describe things but this fails because these experiences are not fixed. Each person with their own bias tries to convey: they went to heaven or this Mindvalley multiverse but these are like Plato's ideas of perfection: each table we see is but an aspect of the perfect ideal of a table. How can you remove ego, so many hopes, desires, expectations, fears to see clearly? So many spiritual teachings are a reflection distorted by the cultural values of that society to explain the profound. Still, it is worthy to try. So, as long as one understands, each (bar the complete charlatans) offers (we hope) the best they can but likely incomplete teaching, then expectations can be more realistic.
The other point you touched on: short-term dopamine fix (so impermanent and feeds the land of hungry ghosts) ~ the gimmick, but ultimately unsatisfactory because as we know ghosts are hungry and never satisfied (to borrow Buddhist terminology). Not great for those really suffering and in need and so much worse than a bandaid solution because it creates its own problem: addiction to the dopamine highs glimpses of awareness can give, chasing this instead of dealing with the core of your life.
I agree with your comments on acceptance, and ego boosting, when I help people with manifestation I make it clear you need to let go of any attachment to outcomes and be happy, content, peaceful with all that you have already. This is so as not to fall into the trap of desire as this will actually create resistance and block any manifesting anyway. Once you are in ease and flow though and you believe and have faith AND you do the actions towards your intentions you can get to where you want to be. Unfortunately many people can't distinguish between the soul's purpose versus ego desire, and that's where a good spiritual guide can help. Really digging into why you want that success, car, money, house etc to uncover your true motivations. As you say most people are constantly seeking external validation rather than inner fulfilment
Yes well said ✨
Great review. The whole manifestation 'cult' is actually part of the 'new thought movement' which is technically a religious ideology. These simplistic salesy tempting courses suck in a lot of people who are not well versed in the arena of authentic theurgical/ magickal knowledge and yes the way manifestation is promoted, it absolutely is magickal or witchcraft practice ( nothing wrong in that necessarily but its irresponsible for people to dive into it without actually understanding what they are doing)
Just love your videos.
Thank you! 🙏✨❤️
Thank you for this honest review. My experience with Mindvalley is the same. I don't even know what spiritual video I was watching and all of a sudden, all commercials youtube is throwing at me are Vishen and associates steamrolling all over the place with their aggressive marketing and 33 minute commercials. While Mindvalley itself is a good concept, albeit an expensive one, the marketing is just so ridiculously over the top that I complained to youtube and Vishen personally and told them to back off. It's just too much when you can't even watch any other video without sitting through a 33 minute brainwashing commercial first. Mindvalley and youtube will lose potentially interested people by shoving this content down their throats relentlessly.
Thanks for this!
Great review. I don't like to learn things for myself before paying hundreds of thousands to learn. That's one thing that low-key turns me off from a program as well, if it's unreasonably expensive. Their's isn't too bad at all if you could afford it and don't mind.
What manifestation programs or "gurus" DO you highly recommend?
No one I really recommend but you can learn from a lot of different sources. It’s actually a kind of simple formula, you just imagine what you want, and really try to feel it. It’s all about feeling into the reality of what it will feel like to achieve the thing.
Then you work through any blocks or limiting beliefs so you can feel deserving of it.
Then you take action towards the thing. Feel into what kind of action would make it more possible, will get you closer, will make it more likely.
The one person I’ll mention maybe worth looking into is Greg Braden, he’s the guy I originally learned this stuff from almost 20 years ago. But even just search manifestation meditations on TH-cam or insight timer and I’m sure you’ll find a lot.
Good advice,thank you.❤
I absolutely agree. The marketing is so annoying, over and over again.
Thank you. I may look into the individual teachers I am interested in. I am looking for more spiritual growth…. Just subscribed to you:)
For real spiritual growth I would check the teachers and programs at Sounds True. They have the best curation of teachers. Anytime I find a new teacher I like I usually discover they also have a book or audio program published by Sounds True.
thank you so much for this information. And I looked up Charlie Morley... wow, fascinating stuff. I love it! keep inspiring. @@BeingIntegrated
Yes this! Enough said.