This module will provide you with a foundational understanding of how we meditate. How we properly sit, deal with thoughts, and shift from the thinking mind to a gentle awareness. It will also provide useful context for why meditation is so necessary for the evolved mind, how to stay motivated on the path to awakening, and how the practice connects us to who we really are

The particular aim of module two is to foster a state of relaxation. We dive into entry protocols, which are techniques that help us arrive deeply in our meditation practice. You can do an entry protocol as its own practice or before one of the meditation practices. This module will provide more insight into our meditative philosophy, introduce alternative techniques for meditating, and explain more about practices like yoga Nidra and breathing to bring energy and relaxation.

In Module 3, we turn our attention towards cultivating a kind focus in meditation. Kind is a keyword here because this quality of focus is critical to our advancement on the path. This is the reason this module starts with heart practices and loving awareness as gateways for the focus practices that come afterward. In many ways, the heart is the heart of this course (and the Buddhist path). In addition, we will layout alternative frames and techniques for approaching focus, stillness and concentration. As we are progressing deeper into the course, there will be advice on how to integrate the practices off of the cushion as well as an exploration into concepts such as awareness of awareness and what waking up actually means.

Module 4 guides us into another layer of meditation using our cultivated relaxation, Kind focus and understanding from prior modules. Here, we tap into the energy that we feel when we touch into the body’s sensations and the breath’s subtleties. We are harnessing the power of awareness and accessing our true essence. We also touch on Vipassana meditation and we foray into who we are, Karma, and how we progress with these teachings in our lives.