Gourishankar Meditation
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Why this method
Gourishankar moves from deep mouth breathing through light at the third eye into long stillness—afternoon slot in original suggestions. People report dizziness if they force breath; stay slower than your ambition. Weightlessness is sensation to witness, not fantasy to believe.
Background
Named after the peak Gourishankar (Everest), grouped with active meditations needing less floor space than Dynamic. Pranayama intensity then witness—fire to mirror.
Stages
- Breathing — Ten minutes of deep, fast breathing through the mouth, into the belly.
- Light — With eyes closed, gaze gently upward as if a candle burns at the third eye.
- Stillness — Twenty minutes: sit or stand frozen; only witness whatever moves inside.
Why the stages are ordered this way
Deep breathing charges the system. Third-eye gazing gives focal point without visual strain if gentle. Stillness integrates—frozen body, only inner movement watched.
Safety and contraindications
Hypertension, glaucoma, pregnancy, and panic disorder need medical input—fast mouth breathing can spike symptoms. Stop if tingling becomes panic.
Group or solo
Afternoon groups help timing; solo use official music and avoid doubling breath speed to get results.
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