Nataraj Meditation

Become the dance

← Back to Meditation Methods
Active Meditation

Nataraj Meditation

Let dancing happen by itself until the sense of a separate dancer dissolves, then enter stillness and celebration.

65 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: 40 minutes

Dance with eyes closed. Do not control the movement; let the body and the unconscious take over.

Stage 1: 40 minutes · movement reference
Movement reference · First understand the movement, then return attention to the body and awareness.
Step 2

Stage 2: 15 minutes

Lie down immediately and remain silent and still.

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

Stage 3: 5 minutes

Dance again in celebration and enjoyment.

Stage 3: 5 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.

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