G-Tummo: Results from Modern Research G-Tummo, often referred to as the "psychic heat" practice, represents one of the most sacred and esoteric meditative techniques within the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism and Bon. Rooted in ancient spiritual practice, g-tummo is renowned for its remarkable ability to control inner energy, specifically by generating bodily heat. Practiced … Continue reading G-Tummo breathing: The Ancient Art of Inner Energy Manipulation
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The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation
In the realm of Qigong and meditation, the interplay between stillness and motion forms the gateway to profound self-awareness. This chapter explores the concept of spontaneous movements as they arise from deep meditative states, weaving the physical, energetic, and spiritual layers of existence into a harmonious flow. With roots in ancient practices and contemporary relevance, … Continue reading The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation
Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Punakha dzong in Bhutan This eclectic profound mantra is based on various spiritual foundations. It is meant to be an invocation of the divine essence of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Vedic and Yogic philosophy, the chant pays homage to Bhūmi Deva, the Earth as a living, sacred entity. It … Continue reading Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation
The Significance of Energy-Like Somatic Experiences (ELSEs) in Contemplative Practices So we call them ELSEs. On our VedicVibes website I discuss quite often the so called side-effects of deep meditation. Here we dive into one aspect and relate it to the inner lights you can see during meditation. Throughout the history of contemplative traditions, energy-like … Continue reading Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation
The most essential Yoga secret
The Art of Spontaneous Flow: Yoga and Qigong Beyond Instruction For centuries, the practices of yoga, qigong, and meditation have been viewed as structured disciplines passed down through lineages, often accompanied by detailed instructions and postural guidelines. While these frameworks provide a foundation, they can obscure a profound truth: the essence of these practices lies … Continue reading The most essential Yoga secret
Destress in few minutes, who does not want that!
Instructions for Ujjayi Breath (Ocean Breath) Ujjayi breath, often called "ocean breath," is a foundational pranayama technique in yoga and meditation. It helps calm the mind, energize the body, and create focus during practice. Here in the video you can go with me a few minutes starting slow and gentle and destress using this ancient … Continue reading Destress in few minutes, who does not want that!
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra at the Geometric Dome
We sing mantra's all over the world in different places, nature, strange buildings, old caves, beaches, whatever. Also on streets in India, but that is a whole different story. Here we sing the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (Victor and me) at our geometric dome at our meditation centre in the Algarve. https://youtu.be/ZYTYsp5z4p8?si=yhRHTk7kmLrmy4ON The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known … Continue reading The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra at the Geometric Dome
The Breath Mantra HA! And AH!
Just shake your body out and let the sound HA come to every outbreath. HA is universal. It supports the breathing out and the release of whatever the body wants to let go! HA HA HA HA You can now also see how in a group meditation repeatedly sing HA on the outbreath and increasing … Continue reading The Breath Mantra HA! And AH!
Miror and Flow Tantra
At our meditation centre in the Algarve we developed a new interactive tantra flow massage. Here a short introduction. Tantra is age-old, but basically between the 6-11 century it was pure and no-one interfered from a perspective of celibacy. The stories on semen-retention and kundalini only emerged after the first 5 centuries of pure tantra … Continue reading Miror and Flow Tantra
Is Kundalini real and can we experience the essence?
You think the word Kundalini is old? Now, perhaps the concept is old, the concept that there is a dormant energy in the pelvis. But the word itself is not old, few hundred years. And New Age took a whole new reading on all. Can we bring us back to our own experience without losing … Continue reading Is Kundalini real and can we experience the essence?