Lezione 1
What Is Meditation
What do we actually mean when we say “meditation”? In this introductory class we explore the core meaning of meditation, how it differs from relaxation or thinking, and why it is central to mantra practice. This foundation prepares you for meditating with the sacred sound OM.
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Meditation Postures In Brief
Does meditation require sitting cross-legged on the floor? In this class, we explore the traditional meditation postures and their purpose. You will learn how posture supports alertness, breathing, and stability—and how to find a position that works for your body.
Lezione 3
Hand Mudras For OM Meditation
Hand mudras are traditional gestures used in meditation to support focus and energetic balance. In this class, you’ll learn several common mudras used while meditating with OM, their symbolic meaning, and how these simple hand positions can deepen concentration.
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Making Meditation A Daily Habit
Meditation becomes powerful when it is practiced regularly. In this class, you’ll learn simple strategies for turning meditation into a sustainable daily habit—how long to practice, when to meditate, and how to stay consistent as you begin working with OM.
Lezione 5
An Introduction To AUM
An introduction to the sacred sound AUM, exploring its meaning in the Indian tradition, accompanied by inspiring quotes from great masters who describe it as the primordial vibration underlying all existence.
Lezione 6
Patanjali On AUM
In this class, we will study what Patanjali has to say about the Mantra AUM.
Patanjali says:
kleśakarmavipākāśayairaparāmṛṣṭaḥ puruṣaviśeṣa īśvaraḥ
God (Isvara)is a supreme being free from all causes of suffering -- from actions, their consequences, and all latency.
tasya vācakaḥ praṇavaḥ
The sacred word designating him is praṇava or the mystic syllable OM
In this lecture, we will delve into and explore what he means by this.
Lezione 7
AUM In The vedas
In this class, we will turn to the oldest Indian scriptures to find the origins of AUM.
The Vedas are the most ancient texts in the Hindu milieu, let's see if, and what they have to say on the subject of AUM.
Lezione 8
Brahman, Vac & Akshara
AUM is considered to be the underlying creative vibration of the universe, the sound that was left over from the Big Bang. In this lecture, I will explore its role as the Akshara, and whether Om was always considered to be the word with which the divine consciousness created the universe, or if there was ever another one in its stead.
Lezione 9
AUM In The Chandogya Upanishad
In this class, we will turn to the Chandogya Upanishad, where OM is formulated, and its primacy over other mantras is established. The Chandogya Upanishad is one of the most ancient Upanishads it is an elaborate and deep yogic text. Let us explore what hidden meanings it carries and what it can teach us.
Lezione 10
The Vocalization Of OM (AUM)
How should Om be pronounced? Is there a single correct way, or several traditional variations? In this class, you’ll explore how different lineages chant Om, the meaning behind these forms, and how to apply each method in your own practice.
Lezione 11
21 AUMs Meditation
In this meditation, we will emit AUM in a specific way 21 times. This is a very strong meditation that on itself can be life changing, but that will also serve us as a backbone to an even deeper and more secret meditation. In this recording, I will teach and guide you in this practice, and the next recording will be a follow-along session.
Lezione 12
21 AUMs Meditation (Follow Along)
This is a follow-along version of the previous meditation. Without commentary, you can simply chant along with me through 21 AUMs. Follow my rhythm and pace to settle into the vibration of the sound and experience the practice more directly.
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Antar Japa Of AUM
In this guided meditation, I will teach you how to perform the Antar Japa of AUM, the internal cycling of the AUM mantra within your consciousness. This is perhaps the most classical of the meditations on AUM, where we use more of the OM variance in pronunciation.
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Writing The OM Mantra (Likhi Japa)
Likhi Japa is the practice of writing a mantra repeatedly as a form of meditation. In this class, you will learn how writing OM can deepen concentration, slow the mind, and anchor awareness in the sacred sound through a simple yet powerful contemplative practice.
Lezione 15
Trataka With AUM
Trataka is a yogic concentration practice that involves steady gazing. In this class, you will practice focusing your eyes and mind on the symbol of OM, using visual attention to quiet the mind, deepen concentration, and strengthen your meditation.
Lezione 16
Visualization Practices With AUM
In this class, I will teach you how to use the symbol of OM (ॐ) as a visual focus in meditation, guiding your attention toward stillness and helping deepen concentration through a simple and powerful contemplative practice.
Lezione 17
The Mandukya Upanishad On AUM
In this class, we will explore the origins of the teaching that AUM has three parts and examine their deeper connection to human consciousness. To understand this idea, we will look at a key text from the Indian tradition that explains the symbolic meaning of A-U-M.
Lezione 18
The Ucchara Of AUM
In this class, I will teach you the secret Ucchāra meditation on AUM, a practice from the Kashmir Shaivism tradition. We will explore how this method appears in the Svacchanda Tantra and in Abhinavagupta’s Tantrāloka, and how it uses the vibration of AUM to expand awareness.
Lezione 19
Yoga Nidra of AUM
In this final meditation of the course, we will use the sound of AUM to guide the mind into the deeper states of Yoga Nidra, integrating the teachings and practices we have explored throughout the course into a calm and immersive meditative experience.
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Concluding AUM
In this final session, we briefly review the key practices explored in the course—chanting AUM, meditation techniques, and supportive methods for concentration. You’ll reflect on what you learned and consider how to integrate these practices into your daily life.
