This video serves as a comprehensive guide to achieving deep meditative states, distinguishing it from superficial mindfulness practices. The presenter aims to teach viewers ancient meditative techniques used by shamans, monks, and philosophers throughout history, with the goal of making this experience accessible to everyone. The video focuses on the "how-to" of reaching this state, with further discussion on its implications planned for a future video.
The video explains two breathing techniques:
Century Breathing: This is described as a "primal embryonic breathing practice" where the goal is to perform 100 deep breaths. The instruction is to count each breath. It's acknowledged that this can be surprisingly difficult as the mind tends to wander, making it hard to keep track. The recommendation is to start with smaller goals, like 25 breaths, to avoid discouragement.
Sacred G Breathing: This technique is referred to as a "geometric pattern of breathing." While not fully detailed in this segment, the video mentions it's a breathing technique designed to induce deep relaxation needed for meditation. A link to another video is suggested for a visual guide on how to perform it, noting that it can "jump start" relaxation and takes just a couple of minutes.
