Hello everyone,
I’ve been on the spiritual path for roughly 20 years, but I’d say 2013 was when I started taking it much more seriously. Over the past 5–6 years I would say I’ve had some breakthroughs, including at least one clear shift in consciousness.
In a way, self-inquiry felt like it was preparing the ground. Then, when I eventually came across a teacher who worked primarily through energy transmissions, something didn’t take long to click. The awareness in the background of experience became vividly alive and recognizable as an aspect of my true Self. That was around 2021.
After that, things slowed down. The following years felt quieter, and lately I’d started to feel quite stagnant, like nothing was really moving.
I’d always been vaguely aware of AYP, but the website felt a bit overwhelming and I never felt the pull to dive in. A few months ago YouTube started recommending Tristan Dorling’s videos. I found them really interesting and resonated with the way he explains things. When I learned about his connection to AYP, my interest grew.
Then a few days ago I was browsing my Kindle suggestions and saw Yogani’s Deep Meditation and Spinal Breathing Pranayama. Without overthinking it, I bought both and started reading. Yogani’s writing immediately resonated with me, almost like it carried an energetic transmission or an initiation into the practices.
What surprised me most is that the techniques looked very familiar. I’ve tried similar methods in the past, including mantra meditation, without much success. But this time something felt different. It didn’t take many sessions with the AYAM mantra before I began dropping very deep, and I also started feeling bliss. I’m honestly amazed at how well it works, given its simplicity, and the fact that I’ve tried similar approaches with other mantras before.
Spinal Breathing has also opened up more for me, especially with the pointer to notice the sensations of coolness and warmth on the inhale and exhale.
Yesterday I picked up the Samyama book and began integrating that as well. I wouldn’t say I got it instantly, but I did feel a deep stillness.
It’s only been a few days with these practices, and already I’m sensing a much more profound inner silence and steadiness, while at the same time feeling noticeably more energy moving through my body.
It honestly makes me wonder what I’ve been doing for the last few years, because this feels so simple and yet so powerful. Mostly, I just want to share how grateful I am to have found these tools and this body of knowledge. It really feels like things may start shifting again.