Mandala Meditation

Running, rocking, eye circles, stillness

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Mandala Meditation

Four stages move energy from full-body activity toward the navel and third-eye area, and finally into complete stillness.

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

Run in place with eyes open, gradually increasing speed and lifting the knees as high as comfortably possible.

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

Sit with eyes closed and mouth relaxed, gently making circular movements from the waist.

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

Lie on your back with eyes open and head still, rotating the eyes quickly clockwise.

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

Close the eyes and remain completely 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.

↓ Download Practice Audio

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

Open Practice PDF