Will & Surrender (Stage Two)

Purpose:

1. To strengthen Witness consciousness
2. To awaken Discriminative Intellect
3. To develop introspection
4. To become aware of the subtle urgings of Prana

Process: 

Concentration is drawn to the internal vehicle via continuous
concentration on ever more subtle layers of sensation and the movement of breath within the body.

Principles:

• Posture is engaged to the "edge" of sensation in each arising moment.
• Posture is guided and constructed from the ground up.
• Posture is constructed from gross to subtle, larger body parts and muscles first and smaller parts and details later.
• Core lift is engaged to support and stabilize the base of the spine and alleviate strain to the joints.
• Internal and external press points are used to provide a general orientation to the body and to engage the practitioner's own body dynamics.
• Eyes are closed to facilitate sense withdrawal.
• Breath is used as an anchor for the mind as sensations, emotions, and energies arise, are experienced, integrated, and subside.
• Posture is held for longer periods to initiate a wave of energy and provide the basis for exploration and focus of attention.
• Micro-movements are used to further explore and focus awareness to deeper levels of internal sensation.