CYCLIC MEDITATION

A way to lead happy and peaceful life

Developed by:
S-VYASA, Bangalore
If you think you are free,
You are free.

If you think you are bound,

You are bound.

For the saying is true:

You are what you think.

-Ashtavakra Gita 1:11

Dialogue between the teacher (Astavakara)

and student (King Janaka)
 Cyclic Meditation
• Founded by Svyasa Yoga University

• Has scientifically researched the

therapeutic benefits of yoga and
published several scientific papers in
medical journals

• 35 mins of CM = 6 hours of sleep

• CM foundation is based on Upanishad’s

principles
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 Mandukya Karika (3:44)
Prayer Meaning

Laye sambodhaye chittam When the mind gets to a

state of drowsiness,
Vikshiptam shamayet punaha stimulate it and awaken it

Sakasayam vijaniyat When it starts speeding

up and distractions set in,
Samapraptam na chalayet calm it down.
(repeat this process)
Om shanti shanti shantihi
When the mind is
silenced, let it remain
that way
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 The Cycle of Stimulation and
Relaxation (Cyclic Movements)

Stimulate
Final
State of
Calmness
Relax

The key is to practice with

Awareness
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 Cycle of
Stimulation & Relaxation
2. Lying (Savasana)

A. Instant Relaxation Technique (IRT)

B. Linear Awareness

3. Standing (Tadasana)
A. Tadasana-Bhramari
B. Centering
C. Ardhakati Chakrasana (Lateral Arch Posture)
Right and Left Side 6
 Cycle of
Stimulation & Relaxation
4. Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT)

5. Sitting
A. Vajrasana
B. Sasankasana (Moon Posture) - ‘M’ kar
C. Ustrasana (Camel Posture) - ‘A’ kar

6.Lying (Savasana)
A. Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT)
B. Silence
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 5 Key Elements of CM
1. Single Thought
• Be aware and think for every movement of
the body
2. Slowness
• Slowness is mandatory for all movements
3. Wakefulness
• Eyes are closed but you are fully awake &
Aware
4. Effortlessness
• All the postures are smooth and done
without any effort
5. Expansiveness : State of mind
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Stimulation Greater than Relaxation

• When this happens, the practice is wrong.

• The stimulation becomes excessive and stress
increases

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Relaxation Greater than Stimulation

• The key is to practice this technique

with SLOWNESS & AWARENESS

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 Levels of Relaxation / Perception

5 Levels…
Vijnanamaya Kosha
(Intellect/ Wisdom)

Anandamaya Kosha
(Happiness/ Bliss)
Pranamaya Kosha
(Prana) Manomaya Kosha
(Mind)

Annamaya Kosha
(physical Body)

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 Expansion of Awareness
3 Dimensional
All Pervasive
Surface
Linear
Pointed Pointed
Linear Awareness

Suface Awareness

3D Awareness
 4 Types of Awareness
• Pointed Awareness
Be aware a particular point of the body
• Linear Awareness
Feeling in the sides (one line) of the body
• Surface Awareness
Feeling the entire surface of the body
• 3 D Awareness
Feeling all aspects of the body and deep into the
cellular level. Use sound vibration for massaging
effect – A,U, M & OM

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 Points to Note
 Remain in silence during the practice
 Eyes are closed throughout the practice
 Maintain total awareness throughout the
process
 Normal breathing (unless specified)
 Slow continuous process
 Ending off – palming
 Remain in silence after the practice
 Start and end with prayer
--Thank You--