Teachings include:
- How to set up an effective meditation space;
- How to establish proper posture, alignment, and breath;
- How to work with our thoughts in a positive and non-combative way;
- How to manage physical pains and discomforts while we are meditating;
- The differences between concentrative and so-called effortless approaches to meditation;
- The secrets behind the use of a mantra;
- How to meditate without a mantra;
- How to employ powerful dharanas (short contemplations) at the start of our meditation session that allow the mind to become profoundly still;
- The secret behind the power of attention;
- How to determine what the proper target of meditation should be;
- The right "view" (philosophical outlook) that will allow our meditation to significantly deepen;
- The right bhava (feeling) that will allow our meditation to become heartfelt and expansive;
- Key Tantric concepts, including how to work with the flow of Shakti (spiritual energy) that is drawn into the body as a result of deep meditation;
- Why we should not worry about awakening our Kundalini (coiled one) energy;
- How to understand kriyas (spontaneous actions) and their significance;
- How to deal with visions, intense feelings, and other phenomena that can arise during meditation;
- An overview of the five key phases that unfold during a lifetime of meditation;
- How to overcome perceived "dry spells" and the feeling of lack of progress;
- How to integrate our formal meditation session with our daily life;
- How to avoid common hindrances that can adversely affect our meditation practice and more.