Introductory Video by the Course Teacher
A short video introduction and description of what is in the course.
About The Teacher
Tristan began meditation practice at the age of 14 years old. He was taught the practice of yoga asana in 1985 at school when he was 16 years old. At the age of 19 he travelled to the Himalayas to live in a Mahayana Buddhist monastery where he was trained as a monk. This was really his first introduction to the higher teachings and to the spiritual life. He had his first awakening experience a year later, after a meditation retreat in a Buddhist cave monastery in Thailand. He experienced the awakening of kundalini the following year, in 1991. He was first taught mantra meditation in an ashram in India when he was 26 years old.
Over the next 19 years he continued to study meditation and yoga and travelled to Nepal, Sri Lanka and especially India as often as possible. He continued to study and practice in various ashrams and monasteries.
He now teaches yoga internationally, specializing in the teaching of meditation, pranayama, and the philosophy of yoga.
About the Course
Meditation is the heart of yoga. It is the primary practice used for cultivating inner silence, the witness, peace, bliss and ultimately, liberation. In this five-week course we will be looking at the practice of mantra meditation, which is the most effective form of meditation.
The course begins by introducing the basic practice, and discussing some of the issues that can arise during practice and how to deal with them. Then it goes on to discuss some of the more advanced aspects of meditation, such as the cultivation of the witness,the experience of samadhi and the process of self-realisation.
We will look at two alternative forms of meditation for people who are especially sensitive to mantras: Breathing Meditation and the Passive Awareness Technique.
During the last part of the course, we will be looking at mantra enhancements, where additional syllables are added to the basic mantra. We will also look at the Solar Centrering Technique.
This course is a complete guide to the practice of meditation and can be used by anyone, regardless of the stage they are at on the spiritual path.
Deep Meditation Practice
During the course, you will be introduced to mantra meditation using the AYAM mantra, and will be taught how to use this form of meditation to attain peace, bliss and liberation. The technique itself is very simple, but there are many subtle layers to it.
Advanced Instruction
The course introduces Deep Meditation practice, and so is suitable for beginners on the path, but also covers some of the more advanced aspects of the journey, such as the cultivation of the witness, the rise of samadhi, and the process of Self-realization.
Working with Mantra Enhancements
As the course progresses we will be adding additional mantras that work in different ways within the body and mind.
Self Pacing and Grounding
Self-pacing and grounding are two of the most important aspects of any spiritual practice. During the course we will look at why these things are important and how to use them to bring balance and stability to our practice.
Key aspects of the course
• Two-year access
• The opportunity to ask questions at any stage during the two-years of access, using the comments sections within the course
• Watch the videos in your own time, on any device with an internet connection
• Mobile friendly
• No previous experience needed
• 14-day money back guarantee
Course Curriculum
Lessons 2.0, 29.0, 29.1, 51.1, 51.2 and 53.0 are all available for public preview. Just click on the preview buttons in the curriculum below to watch the videos from these lessons.
- Lesson 1.0 Introduction (2:31)
- Lesson 2.0 What Does Meditation Do? (4:33)
- Lesson 3.0 How To Sit For Meditation (2:18)
- Lesson 4.0 Deep Meditation Instructions (3:01)
- Lesson 4.1 Guided Meditation Instructions (Audio) (1:23)
- Lesson 4.2 Can I Use a Mantra I Am Already Familiar With? (1:26)
- Lesson 4.3 Speed and Rhythm of the Mantra (1:04)
- Lesson 5.0 When and Where to Practice (2:47)
- Lesson 6.0 What to do when you are Short on Time? (2:27)
- Lesson 7.0 Mantra Synchronising with the Breath or Heartbeat (0:52)
- Lesson 7.1 Keeping Track of Time During Meditation (1:42)
- Lesson 8.0 How Does Meditation Lead to Peace? (6:26)
- Lesson 9.0 Week One Summary (1:37)
- Lesson 10.0 Week One - Comments and Questions
- Lesson 11.0 Using Half Lotus and Full Lotus (1:46)
- Lesson 12.0 What to do if Discomfort or Pain arises during Sitting Practices? (3:14)
- Lesson 13.0 Dealing with Interruptions (1:28)
- Lesson 14.0 Some of the Effects of Inner Purification (3:25)
- Lesson 15.0 How Can We Tell if Our Meditation Practice is Working? (2:28)
- Lesson 16.0 Self-Pacing our Meditation Practice (4:14)
- Lesson 17.0 Falling Asleep During Meditation (3:37)
- Lesson 18.0 Developing the Witness (7:19)
- Lesson 19.0 The Role of Bhakti on the Spiritual Path (3:18)
- Lesson 20.0 Week Two Summary (0:41)
- Lesson 21.0 Week Two - Comments and Questions
- Lesson 22.0 Why Use a Mantra for Meditation? (3:51)
- Lesson 23.0 Meditating Whilst Lying Down (2:00)
- Lesson 24.0 The Monkey Mind (3:52)
- Lesson 25.0 Not Used
- Lesson 26.0 Where to Locate the Mantra in the Body? (1:28)
- Lesson 27.0 The Vibrational Quality of the Mantra and Inner Purification (6:22)
- Lesson 28.0 Breathing Meditation as a Temporary Alternative for Sensitive Practitioners (4:48)
- Lesson 29.0 Entering Samadhi (4:47)
- Lesson 29.1 The Relationship Between Samadhi and Enlightenment (9:56)
- Lesson 30.0 Week Three Summary (0:38)
- Lesson 31.0 Week Three - Comments and Questions
- Lesson 32.0 Can we Contemplate the Meaning of the Mantra? (3:05)
- Lesson 33.0 Does Meditation Lead to Enlightenment? (6:16)
- Lesson 34.0 How can we Deal with Pins and Needles in the Legs? (1:35)
- Lesson 35.0 Can I Practise Meditation Before Bed? (2:34)
- Lesson 36.0 What is the Best Diet for a Meditation Practice? (2:59)
- Lesson 37.0 Can We Meditate Outdoors? (2:01)
- Lesson 38.0 Working with the Mantra as it Refines. (2:37)
- Lesson 39.0 Does Meditation Stop Thoughts? (7:54)
- Lesson 40.0 Sometimes my Breathing Stops Completely During Meditation, is This Dangerous? (3:50)
- Lesson 41.0 Where Should I Put my Attention During the Rest Period? (0:57)
- Lesson 42.0 The Importance of the Beginner's Mind (2:12)
- Lesson 43.0 Week Four - Summary (0:46)
- Lesson 44.0 Week Four - Comments and Questions
- Lesson 45.0 Week Five Introduction (1:39)
- Lesson 46.0 Increasing Practice Time (3:33)
- Lesson 47.0 The Passive Awareness Technique (4:08)
- Lesson 48.0 The First Enhancement to the Mantra (7:05)
- Lesson 49.0 The Second Enhancement to the Mantra (3:30)
- Lesson 50.0 The Third Enhancement to the Mantra (2:32)
- Lesson 51.0 The Alternative Progression of Mantra Enhancements (3:30)
- Lesson 51.1 Why Can Meditation Seem to Get Harder After a few Years of Practice? (5:42)
- Lesson 51.2 What Do We Let Go of in Yoga? (5:52)
- Lesson 52.0 The Solar Centering Technique (4:34)
- Lesson 53.0 How Long Does Enlightenment Take? (5:40)
- Lesson 54.0 Week Five Summary (3:04)
- Lesson 55.0 Week Five Comments and Questions
What's in the five-week Deep Meditation video course?
This course covers the practice of mantra meditation using the AYAM mantra, including;
• How to build a self-led home meditation practice
• Using alternative forms of meditation when necessary such as Breathing Meditation and the Passive Awareness Technique
• Working with advanced mantras
• Using the Solar Centering Enhancement to locate the mantra in the body, leading to increased radiance
• The importance of self-pacing and grounding
• Recognising and managing issues as they arise
• Understanding advanced aspects of the meditation path
Academy Community Forum Access Included
Students in the course will automatically have access to the private AYP Academy Community. This is a place where people can share experiences and ask questions.
The Academy Community supports image sharing and email notifications.
Available on Any Device
The course can be accessed on any device with a browser, including mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
Course Review
"This is a perfect course! AYP has been part of my daily routine already for years, and these online lessons offer me the opportunity for a great reminder and feels as if we are in the same room. I will share it with my friends, both beginners and advanced practitioners. It is a powerful training. Thank you!"
— Gemma Van Der Wal
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Discounted Bundle
If you enroll in the Deep Meditation 5-week video course with Tristan Dorling, and the 21-Day AYP Asana Video Course with Devrim Zahir, through this bundle offer, you will be paying 20% less than the cost of purchasing the two courses separately.
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