Mindfulness of Breathing (Nostrils)
Glen Svensson · 90 minutes
In this practice we narrow our attention to the entrance of the nostrils, which is said to be very good for clarity of attention, as the breath grows subtle and forces closer attention. Glen Svensson explains the acquired sign, a mental image of the air element that replaces the sensations as practice deepens, and completes the nine stages up to attentional balance, using a guitar string for the fine tuning of focus. He describes the physical and mental pliancy that marks shamatha itself. Questions cover shavasana, and how far to go without a qualified teacher.
Attentional balance Distraction and attention Emotional balance Teacher and student Mindfulness of breathing Shamatha (calm abiding) Vipashyana (insight)