Guided Meditation: Awakening Through Nature | 5 Elements Self-Inquiry | Nonduality
This meditation is an invitation to come home to what you already are — the living Earth, breathing and aware through human form. It starts at 02:22. As you turn inward to sense the elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space — you begin to notice that this body is not “you” in the usual personal sense.It’s a process of nature: minerals, moisture, warmth, breath, and awareness, endlessly changing.Recognising this can soften the tight boundaries of the ego — that small, contracted sense of “me” trying to control life.When those boundaries loosen, something remarkable can happen.In the Zen tradition, this is called kenshō — a moment of clear seeing, when the illusion of separateness falls away and you experience reality as it truly is: vast, luminous, intimate.It’s not an achievement or a mystical escape, but a simple recognition — that the same life moving the tides, the wind, and the stars is moving through you.Practicing this meditation helps prepare the ground for that insight.By sensing yourself as nature — stardust, breath, awareness — you begin to rest in a deeper truth: that who you are is not limited to this body or story, but is the living universe expressing itself, here and now.So as you begin, let go of effort and expectation.Just feel, sense, and remember.Instagram: @that_meditation_guy Website: https://www.delvedeep.com
In this guided meditation, I will lead you through the practice of NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest), also known as Yoga Nidra, a powerful technique designed to bring your mind and body into a state of profound relaxation. Unlike ordinary rest, NSDR allows you to consciously enter a deeply restorative state, where the nervous system can reset, stress levels decrease, and mental clarity increases.Yoga Nidra, sometimes referred to as “yogic sleep,” is an ancient practice with modern scientific validation. Research has shown that engaging in this form of guided rest can:Reduce stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels and calming the overactive mind.Improve sleep quality by training the body to relax deeply and supporting a healthier circadian rhythm.Enhance focus and cognitive performance by giving the brain a chance to restore, making it especially useful for memory, learning, and creativity.Support emotional regulation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and creating a greater sense of inner balance.Boost physical restoration by lowering blood pressure, improving heart rate variability, and promoting cellular repair.Through this practice, you’ll be guided step by step into a state of effortless awareness—neither fully awake nor asleep—where deep rest occurs naturally. With consistent practice, NSDR and Yoga Nidra not only replenish energy but also strengthen resilience, sharpen mental clarity, and nurture overall well-being.Instagram: @that_meditation_guy Website: https://www.delvedeep.com
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Guided Meditation: Vast Spacious Awareness | Rest in Natural Great Peace | Nondual
In this guided meditation, Vast Spacious Awareness, I invite you to simply rest back into what’s already here. We start by coming into presence in a really natural way—through the body, through sound, and through what we see. These are easy entry points that help us land in the moment. You don’t need to force anything or try too hard, just noticing what’s here in your direct experience.From there, the practice opens up into something bigger—what I call vast spacious awareness. This is that alive, open presence that everything is happening in: sensations, thoughts, emotions, the sense of “me,” the sense of “world.” All of it just arises and dissolves within this open field. The beauty is, this awareness isn’t something you have to create or imagine—it’s already here, effortlessly holding everything.This meditation works whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or you’ve been practicing for years. If you’ve explored teachings from folks like Shinzen Young, Michal Taft, Rupert Spira, Loch Kelly, or Adyashanti, you’ll probably feel right at home here. The invitation is simple: relax back, notice what’s alive right now, and let yourself rest in the spacious awareness that’s always been here.Instagram: @that_meditation_guy Website: https://www.delvedeep.com
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The Absolute Truth of Spiritual Awakening - Stephen Snyder
In this podcast Jimmy Wightman & Stephen Mugen Snyder Sensei discuss the reality of authentic awakening, also known as kensho or satori. In this context, awakening refers to an event that happens in consciousness that reveals the nondual truth of reality. It’s a dramatic shift that goes right to the locus of identity, opening to nonduality. Jimmy & Stephen get specific about what awakening means within different traditions & how awakening is expressed within consciousness. They also discuss the pitfalls of awakening and how the personality can change after an awakening experience. They also talk about the post-awakening state and what you should do after a life-changing shift in consciousness in order to integrate and embody the realisation.Finally, the pair discuss Stephen's new book: Liberating the self - Buddhist Practices for an Authentic Life. Jimmy Wightman is the host of this podcast. The guest, Stephen Snyder, is a meditation teacher who began practicing in 1976. Stephen is a recognised master of the Jhanas, which are the absorption states entered through deep concentration taught by the Buddha. He’s also a Zen master, authorised to teach in both the Soto & Rinzai schools of Zen. Stephen Snyder links: Website: https://awakeningdharma.orgStephen’s Interview series: https://youtu.be/bE9oaKl_hPc?si=MrjnWJ_tYKEvhGi8Jimmy Wightman links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Delve_Deep_MeditationInstagram: @that_meditation_guy Website: https://www.delvedeep.com
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Guided Meditation: Exquisite Body Presence | Mindfulness
The guided meditation starts at 05:00. In this guided meditation I'll show you how to cultivate exquisite presence by effortlessly holding the entire body in awareness. This is a simple and effective practise that will increase your mindfulness knowledge and skill. This is a great way to develop access concentration, which is the level of concentration needed to enter Jhana (the Jhanas are the deep states of absorption taught by the Buddha). This is also a fantastic way to calm the mind-body system, release stress and tension, and learn how to feel emotions without reacting to them. In the intro (teaching part) of this meditation I explain the 5 most common blockages or obstacles in mindfulness. I also give advice on how to overcome them. This will help you to sit longer and feel more in control during your practise. The Buddha also taught about these blockages. In the Pali cannon they are known as the 5 hindrances to mindfulness.I hope you enjoy this practise. Feel free to contact me and let me know how it feels for you. Instagram: @that_meditation_guy Website: https://www.delvedeep.com
Welcome to The Delve Deep Meditation Podcast, your guide to exploring the transformative world of meditation. Hosted by Jimmy Wightman—known as That_Meditation_Guy on Instagram—this podcast is designed for anyone curious about meditation, eager to refine their practice, or ready to take their first mindful steps.Each episode offers thoughtful explorations into a variety of meditation techniques and philosophies, including mindfulness, self-inquiry, nonduality, Buddhism, Yoga Nidra, NSDR (non-sleep deep rest), and sleep meditation. Whether you're seeking deeper relaxation, personal insight, or a new perspective on meditation, this podcast provides inspiration and practical tools to help you on your journey.Brought to you by Delve Deep, The Delve Deep Meditation Podcast is your companion in uncovering the art and science of meditation. Tune in to cultivate calm, clarity, and connection in your daily life.
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