Gourishankar Meditation

Breathing, gazing, spontaneous movement, lying still

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Gourishankar Meditation

Four fifteen-minute stages: breathing with comfortable retention, soft gazing, Latihan-like spontaneous movement, and lying quietly.

60 minCore: Witnessing
How do I begin this meditation?

For your first session, watch the video to understand the movements and stages. For the actual meditation, play the practice audio, put the phone aside, and follow the full process. Download the audio first if you want to practice offline.

Practice style

Read in order: first understand the instruction for this stage, then look at the matching movement image. During the actual meditation, you can play the practice audio below.

Step 1

Stage 1: 15 minutes

Breathe deeply, hold comfortably, exhale gently, then let the lungs remain empty for a brief moment.

Stage 1: 15 minutes · movement reference
Movement reference · First understand the movement, then return attention to the body and awareness.
Step 2

Stage 2: 15 minutes

Return to natural breathing and gaze softly at a candle or blue light.

Stage 2: 15 minutes · movement reference
Movement reference · First understand the movement, then return attention to the body and awareness.
Step 3

Stage 3: 15 minutes

Stand with eyes closed and let the body move naturally without controlling it.

Stage 3: 15 minutes · movement reference
Movement reference · First understand the movement, then return attention to the body and awareness.
Step 4

Stage 4: 15 minutes

Lie down with eyes closed and remain still.

Stage 4: 15 minutes · movement reference
Movement reference · First understand the movement, then return attention to the body and awareness.
Do Not Lose the Witness
The method is only an entrance. Whether it uses breath, dance, sound, darkness, sitting, or relationship, what matters most is gradually seeing what is happening rather than only chasing an experience.
Body Safety Note (website addition)
Put comfort and safety first. Stop if you experience significant dizziness, pain, difficulty breathing, or loss of balance. Intense breathing, whirling, or breath-retention practices are not suitable for everyone.

Begin Meditation · Practice Audio

Use this audio for the actual meditation. You can play it here or download it to your phone for offline practice.

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First Session · Video Guide

Use the video mainly to understand the movements, stages, and posture. Once you understand them, use the practice audio for the meditation so you do not need to keep looking at the screen.

Written Practice Guide

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