Origins & Types of Meditation – A Course in Meditation – Lesson 0.2

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Origins & Types of Meditation – A Course in Meditation – Lesson 0.2

42 Brief Lessons to Develop your Practice – Based on Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras
Introduction: The Inner Journey
Four basic types of meditation techniques

0:00 Origins of meditation
5:18 Basic types of meditation
8:20 Choosing the best technique

THE INNER JOURNEY: A COURSE IN MEDITATION
All lessons are available below or on the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeP4eulMEXiNakvUc0FYJQy7DFU5WAzRW

Lessons marked with * include Guided Meditation
Introduction
1 – What Meditation Is and Is Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNWEURHSiA4
2 – Origins & Types of Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OEwTIzLGJc
Chapter 1: Building a Strong Foundation
1 – Foundations of Practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyvoxluCmSI
2 – Basic Steps of Preparation * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdX2gqfhxVI
3 – Being in the Present Moment * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nNYzFRrbzU
4 – Establishing a Regular Practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZP9ktjvD7A
Chapter 2: Turning Within
1 – Finding Inner Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ymOeRUxhoE
2 – Pranayama: Breath Control * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgiz4mijG_8
3 – Calming the Nerves * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR_MIFeWgrk
4 – Nadi Shodhana Pranayama * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8fyY9gdYM
5 – Ujjayi Pranayama * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqH2GuyzyRg
6 – So’ham Pranayama * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u5X_-fbwYo&t=249s
Chapter 3: Concentration: Focusing Your Mind
1 – Power of Attention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BIkJVY5QeI
2 – Trataka: Yogic Gazing * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlfqHSDoFXI
3 – Bhramari Pranayama * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbgS99egOjs
4 – Developing Your Concentration * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mrwZn2_OA
5 – Overcoming Associative Thinking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB7qfBSMQr4
Chapter 4: Mantra Japa
1 – Repetition of Mantras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcGqp2xgaE
2 – Practice of Mantra Japa * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwbyXl_OYU8
3 – Managing a Wandering Mind * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoZJ-ukXzTc
4 – Other Kinds of Mantra Japa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRFwzGAPYe8
Chapter 5: Witnessing Your Mind
1 – Observing Bodily Sensations * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSr5Eile8L4
2 – Observing the Breath * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICiS3oDNYYw
3 – Observing Thoughts & Emotions * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b6LeKTERDc
4 – Practice of Mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSUnuufu2ns
Chapter 6: The Psychology of Meditation
1 – Psychological Pressures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pls3V3RoLuU
2 – Managing Difficult Situations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jam0nCceb9o
3 – Purity of Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNunnKpCnY8
4 – Cultivating New Attitudes * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtAHLfbIJE8
Chapter 7: Meditation for Emotional Growth
1 – Dealing with Hurt & Resentment * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oocdzsVqbaY
2 – Developing Compassion * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDu4_gwb-8
3 – Letting Go: Coping with Grief * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkKr-dsUt2A
4 – Widening Your Perspective * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbPKfoht54
Chapter 8: Devotional Meditation
1 – Meditation on Ishwara * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY1MXrdVROM
2 – Symbolism and Imagery * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47sNKoSN9m8
3 – Ishwara’s Divine Presence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LVKPgoF9Kw
Chapter 9: Going Deeper: Advanced Techniques
1 – Samadhi: Goal of Yoga * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vBaePhs01w
2 – Meditating on the Meditator * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPNezSeq1QQ
3 – Vedantic Contemplation * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A7pN5m7xlA
4 – Meditation on Brahman * https://youtu.be/MmIlq9jswgQ
Chapter 10: Developing Your Practice
1 – Overcoming Obstacles https://youtu.be/FaK7IfsbWUo
2 – Building a Thriving Practice https://youtu.be/M5PtUh-hqWw

Swami Tadatmananda is a traditionally-trained teacher of Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. For more information, please see: https://www.arshabodha.org/

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32 Comments

  1. GOKU on February 26, 2022 at 12:01 am

    Grazie amico mio ❤️



  2. bhaktibhai on February 26, 2022 at 12:01 am

    Namaste and thanks.



  3. Musique Relaxation Nature on February 26, 2022 at 12:03 am

    Bonsoir cool video J’adore énormément Mille mercis



  4. Allan Sathia on February 26, 2022 at 12:04 am

    I am so great full for this……thank you!



  5. Prabal Mitra on February 26, 2022 at 12:05 am

    Deep Insight.



  6. Billiesimon88 on February 26, 2022 at 12:09 am

    Nice introduction, swami ❄️



  7. Ohma Yoga on February 26, 2022 at 12:09 am

    Aloha veux tu observer aux mystères hindous ?
    http://go.mozzarella.advision.2.1tpefb1.com :



  8. Sascha Mansour on February 26, 2022 at 12:10 am

    Dear Swami Tadatmananda, thank you for your teachings and the insights you give ! Your explanations especially about the uphanishades and meditation makes it so clear to me. Namaste



  9. leandro emilio lopez on February 26, 2022 at 12:13 am

    Boom Shankar Mahadeva. Om Namaha Shivaya!
    नटराज



  10. is-be_369 on February 26, 2022 at 12:14 am

    Thank you!



  11. Laxman Gc on February 26, 2022 at 12:14 am

    Om



  12. NILS EMIL on February 26, 2022 at 12:16 am

    Thank you.



  13. mohana krishnan on February 26, 2022 at 12:17 am

    Guruji pranam. Could you please guide on the best approach towards learning sanskrit. Any reference to audio, video and books please.



  14. Lalitha Annamraju on February 26, 2022 at 12:23 am

    Swamiji, beautiful and suitable paintings done by you, I think. Seen the other beautiful paintings done by you Guruji



  15. shila s on February 26, 2022 at 12:23 am

    Wonderful teaching. Thank you Swami Tadatmananda !



  16. AlaskanBorn on February 26, 2022 at 12:23 am

    https://youtu.be/9DbYFzV_OFA



  17. Anmol Kohli on February 26, 2022 at 12:25 am

    Listening to your voice is itself, as has been mentioned by other commenters, a blissful meditative journey. Thank you very much, Swamiji.



  18. Krishna Prasad on February 26, 2022 at 12:27 am

    How to watch Swami Tadatmanada’s talks in systematic and serial way.In you tube it comes randomly and so there is no continuity for the listener on any subject. Like soap serial, the talks are not numbered.Pl advise.



  19. Sumit on February 26, 2022 at 12:29 am

    Only 3k years old ?



  20. Seeker on February 26, 2022 at 12:29 am

    ✖ BhagavadGita ( 200 BCE)
    ✔ *BhagavadGita ( 5561BCE)*
    Indian Civilization – atleast 22,000 yrs old ( proofs available )
    Upanishads – much earlier



  21. James Richardson on February 26, 2022 at 12:31 am

    I came across Advaita Vedanta from thinking deeply with my own logic throughout my childhood as a christian.

    Glad i came across that 1st class. Many complicated and spcific ideas that i have pondered about have been brought up in these videos and explained. Thats why i stayed



  22. Un Curso de Milagros x Martín Merayo on February 26, 2022 at 12:32 am

    Love!



  23. Daniel Gallagher on February 26, 2022 at 12:35 am

    Thank you so much for providing these. I very much appreciate it.



  24. fernandosalvio on February 26, 2022 at 12:36 am

    Thank you, Swami Tadatmananda.



  25. Caio Rafael on February 26, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Thanksss



  26. Tamara on February 26, 2022 at 12:40 am

    Thank you for this course Swamiji, I’m happily following your lectures. Harih Om



  27. Dato Jaya on February 26, 2022 at 12:43 am

    Swamiji, Sri Krishna and Swami Sivananda directed me to your teachings. Thank you so much~!



  28. James Richardson on February 26, 2022 at 12:45 am

    1:10
    We know you arent the creator of the teachings, but you deliver the teachings very well to those of us that find the channel and obtain their connection through it.

    I am still trying to find other teachers that i can curiously listen/connect to. If the way you are, had different mannerisms or perceptions of the readings, i probably wouldnt have latched onto this knowledge yet.



  29. Ashley Valentin on February 26, 2022 at 12:47 am

    Wow, I’m so excited for this. Thank you!



  30. Mai Phương Bùi on February 26, 2022 at 12:49 am

    Thank you so much Swami for delivering such a great course like this _()_



  31. Alchemy Gal on February 26, 2022 at 12:51 am

    I liked that final point.



  32. Prakash Vakil on February 26, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Aatmiya Swamiji…
    Hare Krsna.
    Kindly receive Pranaams.
    Experiencing HAPPINESS & Learning, understanding subject after subject, being with You kind self.
    Loving you one and all fellow learning colleagues Now and HERE in this Light and Moment.