A Revolution in Consciousness
OSHO Active Meditations, a group of meditation techniques, involving physical activities which lead to an experience of silence and stillness. Osho suggests to start with the body, not trying directly to silence the mind which is almost impossible. These active meditations are “workouts for body and mind” and are based in the understanding that contemporary people cannot just sit down and enter a state of meditation or inner stillness and watchfulness, as our lives and minds are more restless than ever before.
The intense physical activity is intentional and vital; it compels, drives and moves our bodies to be alive and natural again and enables us to let go of the endless mental chatter that has become so dominant in our lives.
OSHO Dynamic Meditation is a fast, intense, and thorough way to break down old, ingrained patterns in the body/mind that keep us imprisoned in the past, and to experience the freedom, witnessing, silence and peace that are hidden behind our prison walls.
The meditation is to be done with its specific OSHO Dynamic Meditation music, composed under Osho’s direction. The music indicates the beginning of each new phase of the meditation and energetically supports each stage.
The meditation is typically practiced for one hour and is divided into five stages.
The first stage involves deep, fast breathing to increase the flow of oxygen in the body and activate the energy centers.
In the second stage, participants engage in cathartic or expressive movement, allowing the body to release any pent-up emotions or energy.
The third stage involves jumping up and down while repeating the mantra “Hoo!” to help ground the energy and move it out of the body.
In the fourth stage, participants stand still and remain silent, observing any sensations or feelings that arise.
Finally, in the fifth stage, participants celebrate and dance to music, allowing the body to fully express itself and release any remaining tension.