Every contemplative tradition recognizes powerful inner dimensions we can access through focused practice. We often hear about the Yoga of Inner Light (phosphenes, visual radiance) and the Yoga of Inner Sound (subtle, spontaneous tones). But there is a third, forgotten pathway, the most fundamental and physical of all: The Yoga of the Inner Body. This … Continue reading The Inner Pulse of Consciousness: Rediscovering the Yoga of the Inner Body
From Jumps to Presence: How Iyengar Yoga Shaped Modern Ego Yoga
And Why We Must Return to the Yoga of the Inner Body When we look at what most people today call yoga, especially in the United States, we do not see yoga. We see gymnastics with Sanskrit names. Competitive flexibility. Rubber bodies. Endless selfies. Yoga as physical theatre. Yoga as spectacle. Yoga as ego. And … Continue reading From Jumps to Presence: How Iyengar Yoga Shaped Modern Ego Yoga
The Inner Light Practice Ancient Practice
1. Settle and prepare (1–3 minutes)Find a quiet, comfortable place. Dim the lights so they aren’t harsh, but keep enough ambient light. Sit comfortably with a straight but relaxed spine, or lie down if you prefer. Remove contact lenses if you wear them. 2. Palm the eyes (safe alternative to direct pressure)Rub your palms together … Continue reading The Inner Light Practice Ancient Practice
Phosphenes & the Ouroboros: How the Brain’s Inner Light Turns Self-Reference into Sacred Vision
Why our inner “visual grammar” and the loop of self-reference make the sense of the sacred both repeatable and deeply personal, and how studying those loops can bridge neuroscience, religion and art. Think of that famous sentence-paradox, “This sentence is not true.” It folds language into itself and produces a tiny electric shock: meaning that … Continue reading Phosphenes & the Ouroboros: How the Brain’s Inner Light Turns Self-Reference into Sacred Vision
Instant Illumination is possible: Phosphenes form the Canvas on which the Divine paints and Awe is the Key to understanding and the ultimate self-knowledge!
After 50 years of meditation and many wholesome experiences via the Yoga of the Inner Light the following insight is worth while sharing with you. The universal visual and affective core of all mystical and religious experiences (the "numinous" and archetypes) is not metaphysical nor symbolic, but is an intrinsic function of the human neurobiology … Continue reading Instant Illumination is possible: Phosphenes form the Canvas on which the Divine paints and Awe is the Key to understanding and the ultimate self-knowledge!
What is Meditation?
What is meditation.....really? A short, sharp analysis! Most of the meditation manuals start with posture, breath counts and schedules: twenty minutes in the morning, twenty in the evening, sit in lotus if you must, repeat the mantra, wait for the quiet mind. The transcript you gave me takes the exact opposite approach. It doesn’t offer … Continue reading What is Meditation?
On mantras — Om, bija, and the practical power of sacred sound
There are topics that feel almost taboo to discuss in public, and mantra practice sits squarely among them. Yet much of what’s said about mantras in classical texts is not occult so much as carefully framed: initiation matters old masters said, context matters, and a great deal of the power attributed to a mantra is … Continue reading On mantras — Om, bija, and the practical power of sacred sound
The path of the Yoga of the Inner Light and the Yogic Theory of Mind & Consciousness (YTMC)
If you’re new to meditation and curious about those moments when light seems to appear behind closed eyes, tiny sparks, a soft glow, or sometimes a strange, all-encompassing luminosity, here’s a simple, plain-language guide that brings together an accessible version of the Yogic Theory of Mind & Consciousness (YTMC) and what it means for practicing … Continue reading The path of the Yoga of the Inner Light and the Yogic Theory of Mind & Consciousness (YTMC)
On the Secret Tibetan Temple Yoga
We have discussed some aspects of this Yoga on our Youtube. After a lifetime dedicated to spiritual practice, I've come to a profound realization: this body is an ancient vessel of wisdom. Before it returns to the earth, I want to share a secret with you, one that can transform your entire practice, whether it’s … Continue reading On the Secret Tibetan Temple Yoga
What is enlightenment somebody asked…and are you enlightened?
My first reaction was LOL this concept has blinded many people...The key question is why people ask this question! And there is one esoteric truth! If you answer in whatever way, the question is not helping anymore! It is thus about finding the root of the question. So far my humble idea about this first … Continue reading What is enlightenment somebody asked…and are you enlightened?
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