Talk: The Yogic Tradition Of Somatic Meditation

In this talk on the roots of somatic meditation, Reggie asks us to relinquish pre-existing ideas, concepts, and assumptions about our bodies. He invites us to consider an alternative understanding of the body that was experientially uncovered by meditators practicing in the yogic traditions of ancient India and Tibet. In this approach, the body is not experienced as a solid entity, but rather as an energetic expression of awareness.

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Thank you for explaining these deep concepts. I was looking forward to the breathing exercises. I will check out more of your listings on Insight

Excellent!!

Eye opening. I’m looking forward to exploring this more, thanks 😊🙏🏻

Very thought provoking. Totally new information. WOW !!!
I am grateful for your teachings. Thank you so much. 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for an awesome introduction!! 😊

Fabulous explanation and guidance. Thank you. Namaste. ❤️

I have held the understanding that the nature of the body is awareness for about forty years. I enjoyed this talk, and am looking forward to exploring some of your practices. Thank you.
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So helpful. Thank you

Very well presented and easy to understand. Left me wanting even more information. 🙏

It's really interesting to see the Tibetan yogic side of somatic psychology

An outstanding mini-lecture/intro to Buddhist yoga. This all makes enormous sense and the language is quite accessible. (Warning: The opening couple of minutes may feel too slow and deliberate, but they are there for a reason. Your patience will be rewarded.)

In a way I wish I had gotten this theoretical (for lack of a better term) background years ago, because it explains the point behind lots of common instructions (“breathe into your _____”). On the other hand, it feels like I am coming across this info at exactly the right time in my own development.

Eager for more like this (as well as actual guided meditations and yoga sequences) from this top-notch instructor.

Super helpful in clarifying the somatic piece in meditation.

Interesting perspective to consider.

The physical body is a gateway to the energetic body which is a gateway to pure awareness or Buddha nature. It makes sense that breathing in through the pelvic floor would have a different level of energy than breathing in through the heart, and more primordial energy. Got it! Thanks Reggie.

Thank you. Deeply grateful for your insights and teachings 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Transcends, things are aligning

Helpful! Thank you!

Physical body—>energetic body—>basic awareness = essence/true self 🙏❤️

Thank you for going deeper into the your explanation of the Tibetan Buddhist practice. It’s an important thing to recognize “we are awareness itself”. 🙏💫✨