Formless meditation is a jnana (wisdom) yoga practice which enables one to transcend the limitations of the false sense of self and discover Spirit within and everywhere. Explore eight formless meditation techniques to help you enter into soul awareness and contact with the Infinite Spirit. Formless meditation may become your favorite way to experience the peace, joy and freedom of the soul.
Formless meditation is a way to experience the source of consciousness beyond form. The main practice of formless meditation is called neti, neti (not this, not this). Whenever you have a thought, release it with this attitude: I am meditating in order to experience soul and Spirit. I seek to be free of other thoughts, feelings, desires and fears. Whenever anything comes into my mind or heart, I let it go as I mentally chant “neti, neti.”
Release all thoughts and feelings while mentally chanting. If thoughts or feelings return, continue chanting and release them again. It takes practice. As you are able to let go of thoughts and feelings, you enter a serene state of well being. Peace comes first and then, ultimately, bliss and joy.
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