A Third Path towards Inner Awakening 1. Introduction: the three Gateways Within leading to the recognition of who you are For centuries, the inner traditions of yoga have spoken of two subtle gateways into the depths of consciousness: the gateway of light and the gateway of sound. The Yoga of the Inner Light (Jyoti Yoga … Continue reading The Yoga of the Internal Body: a rediscovered ancient path to self-knowledge
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The Ultimate Phosphene Guide: A Visual Journey from Flicker to Visionary Light
This is an article in Progression! Welcome to this evolving visual guide designed for seekers of the Yoga of the Inner Light. This guide brings to life the inner visual phenomena known as phosphenes: the spontaneous lights, forms, and visions that emerge behind closed eyes during meditation, contemplation, or sensory withdrawal. Fields of emeralds and … Continue reading The Ultimate Phosphene Guide: A Visual Journey from Flicker to Visionary Light
Inner Light, Alpha Blocking, and the Careful Use of Scientific Metaphors in Spiritual Practice
In this article some very important lessons can be drawn related to spirituality and science. The beauty of this work lies not in its metaphors, but in its attempt to capture what illumination feels like, and to hint that such states are not only real but may have subtle but measurable correlates in the body-mind … Continue reading Inner Light, Alpha Blocking, and the Careful Use of Scientific Metaphors in Spiritual Practice
Signs You’re in a Spiritual Box
Not all cages have walls.Some are woven from incense and Sanskrit.Some are lined with crystals, teacher quotes, and hashtags about awakening.And some are shaped like silence. The most subtle prison is the one we do not know we are in—the one we mistake for freedom, progress, or enlightenment. The spiritual box does not always look … Continue reading Signs You’re in a Spiritual Box
Nangovai: A Sound That Opens the Light: a key received
During a silent inner-light meditation, the mantra Nangovai emerged: unbidden, untranslatable, yet clearly resonant. It arrives not from thought, but from within the silence, as a spontaneous vibrational structure that interacted directly with the phosphene field. As the syllables formed: Nang... Go... Vai—they move in synchrony with the inner lights. If you try it and … Continue reading Nangovai: A Sound That Opens the Light: a key received
Bhava Spandana: The Inner Resonance of the Own Body and Being
A meditative path through subtle body vibrations After starting and sinking in meditation sometimes a gentle tingling, a shimmering starts. It may begin in the feet, move slowly like a warm tide up through the legs, and then wash through the whole body like a wave of quiet light. This experience, often unnamed in modern … Continue reading Bhava Spandana: The Inner Resonance of the Own Body and Being
Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
Understanding the Light Behind Your Closed Eyes GENERAL QUESTIONS What are phosphenes?Phosphenes are spontaneous light phenomena that appear without external visual input. They can look like sparks, swirling colors, geometric patterns, or fields of glowing light—often seen with closed eyes or in darkness. These visuals are generated by the visual system itself, especially the retina … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
In order to go the dzochgen quick recognition path, some meditations have been delivered by the ancient ones. One is the lion's pose. Some details about this amazing phosphene meditation. Building on my understanding of the effortless path in Dzogchen, I've come to appreciate the profound significance of its sky-gazing practices, which aren't about forcing … Continue reading The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
Discovering the concept of the "Da' Lam," this mystic "arrow way," has been an incredible revelation for me. It feels like uncovering an ancient map that perfectly aligns with my own journey. What immediately struck me was how this direct, unmediated path resonates so deeply with my experience of phosphenes—particularly their effortless appearance. I've seen … Continue reading Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
Awakening the Inner Light, going beyond mindfulness — A Phosphene Question and Answer list
Mindfulness is everywhere these days. Apps tell us to “just breathe,” courses teach us to sit still and focus on our breath, and we’re told that this is the path to inner peace. But here’s a simple question: Is that all there is? For many of us, the answer is quietly becoming clear: no. While … Continue reading Awakening the Inner Light, going beyond mindfulness — A Phosphene Question and Answer list
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