Samadhi - Guided Meditation #1- Breath as the Bridge

In this series of guided meditations, it is important to have the correct relationship to the instructions in the guided meditation. The meditative technique of focusing on the breath must be understood as simply a way to divert energy from the mind, and to bring consciousness deep into the unconscious aspects of your being. The technique is not something to add to your mind or self structure. Any technique is a "thorn to remove a thorn", so you must be willing to let it go once it has served its purpose. As you move closer to Samadhi there is less mind, less technique, and less self, until there is a cessation of all activities of the self structure. This cessation of self is Samadhi, and in that stillness the dawning of wisdom or prajna is possible.

[patrickoconnor]

I had “thought” by reaching the theta state I was experiencing nirvana or samadhi for several months, & I was “convinced” “I” had “done” it. But as you have said “we don’t know what we don’t know” This is a beautiful work of art, & I am deeply grateful for your films & guided meditations. It was while listening to this for the 100th time that I finally was able to experience Samadhi. Thank you my friend! I will do my best to continue on my journey in ridding myself of the illusion I identified myself with for 30 years.

[Will-xlxp]

" 25:00 just observe the breath, and the thoughts will settle down on there own. They will lose power. The patterns of thinking will gradually lose energy when you don't feed them your consciousness . Don't feed the Mind. You are using concentration of the breath to divert the energy away from the mind patterns."


That was the perfect description of meditation. Wow. I entered a very very deep state. You start to see a compulsive pattern the mind has built up. Self talk patterns, movement patterns, all from habit. wow I am a creature of habit


Like we are going in circles.


Like our very solar system haha. no coincidence.

[Ed_Mace]

I have first listened to the entire guided meditation 5 years go, I must say, with joy in heart and soul, it has changed my life, I have been reborn.
Still learning, evolving, healing, being in the now, appreciating all as it is....
along with Samadhi films, this is pure gold to spirit.
Eternal gratitude!

[johnmiller]

This is by far the best guided meditation I have come across. No frills, no music, straight to the point. The instruction is excellent. There are points that seem so obvious but I have never heard anyone else explain. I feel I know what I should be doing now!

[lstucker]

I found myself, as I have so many times, on a plateau, my spiritual journey stalled once again. I was falling back to sleep and doubting myself. I was asking for my next step. Then the universe brought me to your movies, and I can continue once again. I have to get up before everyone else in the house to practice, but it will be a pleasure. Thank you.

[tadeuszszydowski]

It’s not the journey of the mind. It’s the journey of the SOUL. Thank you.

[oliviadarla]

Thank you. As a result of doing this meditation, I was able to go back to the age of about 6 or 7 years old when I knew exactly who and what I wanted to be. I was able to speak to my inner child and heal myself from all of the past hurts. It was so powerful. I didn’t want to come out of that state of meditation.

[DanceUnderInfluence]

I experienced a lot of pain in my body during this meditation, but it all disappeared as I kept focusing on my breath. Now I finally know the true meaning of breathing. Thank you

[krp]

No Imagination
No Visualisation
No Music
No Thinking


Just one focus - The Breath.


This was the guided meditation I was finding all my life.
Thanks Tanya and Dan for bringing this to the world.

[jenna_rem]

It is my intention to remain sharp, lucid, present, equanimous, and relaxing during the meditation. Concentration and surrendering are two dimensions of this meditation.

[montrealplanespotting]

I am a beginner in meditation, though I started many years before but no progress at all. Then I resumes with guided meditation, however with non-stop message and music, in a fast pace. It helped only at the first few times. Like many previous comments mentioned, I appreciate deeply the silence in between the messages, which come at the right time to reset the focus. Thank you! This is exactly what I need now! And it is encouraging to see so many meditators in the path to pursuit of spiritual growth.

[ianswart]

I've been meditating for years but this is by far the most useful guided mediation session I've experienced! Absolutely wonderful!!
Wish I found this years ago, but everything in it's own time.
Thank you so much! :) :)

[prelalondon]

Every time I do this meditation I get a new insight. I don't need to read anything or do anything to understand. Thank you for opening this experience for me.

[lrm]

The most complete meditadition ever. Om Shanti.

[sukhsidhu]

The best meditation technique I have ever come accross. First time in the period of 2 years of spiritual journey I sat without restlessness and enjoyed thoroughly. And did not realize the time.
Thank you very much for sharing.

[vikrantsawant]

pure observation. No pull, no push.no distraction. no music.

[nburnett]

Slightly abrupt voice so I had to turn the volume down, with that being said, this is THE BEST meditation I've done. No frills. Thank you!

[iami]

I have been “meditating” for a couple years. This is the first time I have done this particular meditation, I now realize I have not truly been meditating and that I have merely been going through the motions. Wow, my eyes have been opened. Thank you.

[clintwind]

Longest and deepest meditation I've had in months. You said exactly what I needed to hear in each moment, thanks alot for this video! :)

[vikrantsawant]

you have no clue, how helpful it is Daniel. love and lots of respect., ,🙏🙏🙏