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Started with Zen training, now Tibetan (Mahayana). Shamatha Viphashana (mindfulness-awareness) is the technical varient. My teachers (US) were taught by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche who was inspired to form the Shambala path, secular teachings tailored specifically for the western mindset. Pema ChΓΆdrΓΆn is probably the most recognized active author/teacher from this lineage.
For 30 minutes, I sit on my bed with my back straight and practice a form of meditation where I aim to clear my mind completely, not focusing on anything in particular. After this meditation session, I move on to my stretching routine. Finally, I perform core strengthening exercises.
We make meditation so complicated. Like nutrition and exercise, meditation is simple but very hard. You have to commit to sitting still in an upright position and paying attention to what is happening in and around your body. Try to do this 10 mins a day for 30 days straight and you will feel learn more about meditation than reading any book/article.
I have been meditating in the fabled Himalayas for the past 5 decades, and had the rare privilege of living most of those years with a realised master of meditation. I have been constantly impressed with all that you give so freely from what you have learned, and if I can return that favour in some small way, I would be very happy to. Please feel free to connect any time.