Vedic Worldview

What is Rounding in Vedic Meditation?


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Outside of India, the word yoga has come to mean various forms of dynamic exercises that test your flexibility and strength. Yoga is in fact much more than just these physical exercises, which are more correctly referred to as asanas. 


And believe it or not, asanas weren’t created to make us look good in lycra! Asanas were first created to help prepare the body for meditation and union with The Absolute.


In this episode, Thom explains how asanas, pranayama and Vedic Meditation are used in combination, also called ‘Rounding,’ to give us ‘industrial-strength meditation’ and to accelerate the benefits we get from ‘standard’ meditation.


He talks about the importance of proper instruction and supervision so we can truly let go and, if necessary, have the support we need if deep stresses are released.


You can learn and practice Rounding at Thom’s annual retreats in Sedona, Arizona, and Gerringong, Australia. To find out more visit the retreats page on our website. https://thomknoles.com/vedic-meditation-retreats/.

Timestamps:


[00:45] Asana, Pranayama, Vedic Meditation

[02:49] Releasing Stress

[04:18] Proper Instruction Needed

[06:24] Industrial-Strength Meditation

[08:02] Don’t Try This at Home

[10:25] Heightened Consciousness States

[11:43] The Going-Home Program

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