Peter Marchand
@marchandpeter.bsky.social
Tantric Advaita teacher, healer, coach & householder yogi
As in our yogic practices we will develop many tools that give us more control over mind, we will have to be very careful not to use them for emotional suppression. There is real danger here, with unpleasant rasas related to a variety of health problems, often called psychosomatic.
July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As in our yogic practices we will develop many tools that give us more control over mind, we will have to be very careful not to use them for emotional suppression. There is real danger here, with unpleasant rasas related to a variety of health problems, often called psychosomatic.
‘HAVE A YOGIC DAY’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of adapting our daily schedule to promote a more Yogic lifestyle. Tuning into the natural cycles of the cosmos may be essential to avoid doing the right thing at the wrong time.
June 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
‘HAVE A YOGIC DAY’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of adapting our daily schedule to promote a more Yogic lifestyle. Tuning into the natural cycles of the cosmos may be essential to avoid doing the right thing at the wrong time.
Schrijf je nu al in voor de eerstkomende Volle-Maan Vuurrituelen van 11 juni en 10 juli 2025.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Schrijf je nu al in voor de eerstkomende Volle-Maan Vuurrituelen van 11 juni en 10 juli 2025.
Boek je plek hier: leela-yoga.org/live/index.h...
Boek je plek hier: leela-yoga.org/live/index.h...
As we understand how vital our prana is, we identify with it, as we find our very beingness in our breathing. And we need to identify with it to pacify it and thus manifest its unlimited potential for bliss. This can be fully experienced in the practice of heart breathing (HRIDAYA PRANAYAMA).
May 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As we understand how vital our prana is, we identify with it, as we find our very beingness in our breathing. And we need to identify with it to pacify it and thus manifest its unlimited potential for bliss. This can be fully experienced in the practice of heart breathing (HRIDAYA PRANAYAMA).
I have used the Gayatri mantra intensively for the past two decades. Undoubtably its beautiful swirl of sounds leads to enhanced awareness of the Self. Gayatri mantra is highly purifying, as I have also seen with countless others←Story38.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I have used the Gayatri mantra intensively for the past two decades. Undoubtably its beautiful swirl of sounds leads to enhanced awareness of the Self. Gayatri mantra is highly purifying, as I have also seen with countless others←Story38.
tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
The illusion of separation is so powerful that when we use the five traditional yogic paths to relax the Ego, that fear will repeatedly seek new expressions. It is the problem of the spiritual Ego, grasping for shiny pearls with which to adorn a pig that is still just a pig.
May 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The illusion of separation is so powerful that when we use the five traditional yogic paths to relax the Ego, that fear will repeatedly seek new expressions. It is the problem of the spiritual Ego, grasping for shiny pearls with which to adorn a pig that is still just a pig.
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Volle Maan Vuurritueel van 19u tot 22u in de Tipi tent van Scheldewindeke.
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Volle Maan Vuurritueel van 19u tot 22u in de Tipi tent van Scheldewindeke.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Nog 2 plaatsjes vrij voor maandag 12/5/2025...
Volle Maan Vuurritueel van 19u tot 22u in de Tipi tent van Scheldewindeke.
Boek je plek hier: leela-yoga.org/live/index.h...
Volle Maan Vuurritueel van 19u tot 22u in de Tipi tent van Scheldewindeke.
Boek je plek hier: leela-yoga.org/live/index.h...
Silently reciting the mantra inside, we let that music bring some swing in our step, nothing too much exciting, supportive nonetheless of this little mental holiday.
Text extracted from p.259 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
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Text extracted from p.259 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Silently reciting the mantra inside, we let that music bring some swing in our step, nothing too much exciting, supportive nonetheless of this little mental holiday.
Text extracted from p.259 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
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Text extracted from p.259 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
The Skull Shining Breath (KAPALABHATTI) provides nasal cleaning as well as an increase in digestive power of foods, thoughts and feelings. Thus it is said to make the brain light up, shining with that knowing. It removes dullness from the brain and can be used for contemplation.
April 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Skull Shining Breath (KAPALABHATTI) provides nasal cleaning as well as an increase in digestive power of foods, thoughts and feelings. Thus it is said to make the brain light up, shining with that knowing. It removes dullness from the brain and can be used for contemplation.
As we see the divine in everything, we also recognize the opportunities offered in everything. In the same way, if we want to increase the divine in ourselves and our lives, tools like meditation are available to all.
Samadhi Handbook, Story 17, page 121.
Samadhi Handbook, Story 17, page 121.
April 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
As we see the divine in everything, we also recognize the opportunities offered in everything. In the same way, if we want to increase the divine in ourselves and our lives, tools like meditation are available to all.
Samadhi Handbook, Story 17, page 121.
Samadhi Handbook, Story 17, page 121.
Once we have kids, then we are no longer number one. Until we become a mother or a father, then generally speaking most will look upon themselves and their desires as the most important thing. When we have kids that totally changes.
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All details: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
April 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Once we have kids, then we are no longer number one. Until we become a mother or a father, then generally speaking most will look upon themselves and their desires as the most important thing. When we have kids that totally changes.
All details: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
All details: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Faith (SHRADDHA) is what we need when we are uncertain if and how to move forward. When it is clear what to do, then faith is not needed. When nothing else works, then faith works. Sometimes we just do not know, right? Then all we have is faith.
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Samadhi Handbook tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
April 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Faith (SHRADDHA) is what we need when we are uncertain if and how to move forward. When it is clear what to do, then faith is not needed. When nothing else works, then faith works. Sometimes we just do not know, right? Then all we have is faith.
Samadhi Handbook tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Samadhi Handbook tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
‘EMOTIONAL BALANCE’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of our dear happiness. Reaching a state of true emotional balance is possible for everyone.
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All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_emot...
April 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
‘EMOTIONAL BALANCE’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of our dear happiness. Reaching a state of true emotional balance is possible for everyone.
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_emot...
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_emot...
As in Samadhi we entirely move beyond words and language, how to describe it?
Text extracted from p.559 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
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Text extracted from p.559 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
April 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As in Samadhi we entirely move beyond words and language, how to describe it?
Text extracted from p.559 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Text extracted from p.559 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Contentment means the continued effortless effort to smile and can be combined with any other activity. It means that the Self is sufficient for us to generate that smile. Like the Buddha, we do not need a reason to smile.
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All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
April 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Contentment means the continued effortless effort to smile and can be combined with any other activity. It means that the Self is sufficient for us to generate that smile. Like the Buddha, we do not need a reason to smile.
All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
March 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Most importantly, unless we are in control of our mind, we cannot let go of the Ego too much. First the Ego takes on mind, then it can take on itself.
Text extracted from “Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook”, p. 89
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Text extracted from “Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook”, p. 89
All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
March 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Most importantly, unless we are in control of our mind, we cannot let go of the Ego too much. First the Ego takes on mind, then it can take on itself.
Text extracted from “Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook”, p. 89
All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Text extracted from “Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook”, p. 89
All details, TOC & free first chapter: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
The sound of silence can be most easily heard in a cave. When someone then says ‘Oh do you hear that silence?’, we may have the experience of literally hearing silence, a wonderful enigma.
#samadhi #meditation #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita
#samadhi #meditation #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita
March 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The sound of silence can be most easily heard in a cave. When someone then says ‘Oh do you hear that silence?’, we may have the experience of literally hearing silence, a wonderful enigma.
#samadhi #meditation #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita
#samadhi #meditation #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita
As we may learn how to stop thinking, we will also discover the unexpected treasure of our true divine nature, the cherry on the cake. Yet we have to very fundamentally stop thinking of ourselves as thinkers only. We are so much more than that.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita #meditation
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita #meditation
March 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
As we may learn how to stop thinking, we will also discover the unexpected treasure of our true divine nature, the cherry on the cake. Yet we have to very fundamentally stop thinking of ourselves as thinkers only. We are so much more than that.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita #meditation
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #tantricadvaita #meditation
To sit down is where the meditation practice starts and as such Asana is also the beginners’ limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
The Western tendency to overly emphasize posture practice also simply exists because most Westerners are beginners on the path.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #meditation #tantricadvaita
The Western tendency to overly emphasize posture practice also simply exists because most Westerners are beginners on the path.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #meditation #tantricadvaita
March 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
To sit down is where the meditation practice starts and as such Asana is also the beginners’ limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
The Western tendency to overly emphasize posture practice also simply exists because most Westerners are beginners on the path.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #meditation #tantricadvaita
The Western tendency to overly emphasize posture practice also simply exists because most Westerners are beginners on the path.
#samadhi #samadhihandbook #meditation #tantricadvaita
‘THE ROLE OF THE SPIRITUAL TEACHER’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of teachers and students, and on speaking truth.
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All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_spir...
March 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
‘THE ROLE OF THE SPIRITUAL TEACHER’ is a handmade extract from the Samadhi handbook on the subject of teachers and students, and on speaking truth.
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_spir...
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_spir...
As the meditation process always remains some unclear way of messing with our own mind and heart, we need faith. Without faith, we will only half-heartedly move into some new practice. So, we know what we believe in and go for it. Then the power of our faith will work for us.
March 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As the meditation process always remains some unclear way of messing with our own mind and heart, we need faith. Without faith, we will only half-heartedly move into some new practice. So, we know what we believe in and go for it. Then the power of our faith will work for us.
Text extracted from p.105 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Of course, who cares about enlightenment when having such a beautiful bathroom 😊
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Of course, who cares about enlightenment when having such a beautiful bathroom 😊
February 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Text extracted from p.105 of ‘Samadhi – The Deep Meditation Handbook’.
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Of course, who cares about enlightenment when having such a beautiful bathroom 😊
You can find all information here: tantricadvaita.org/book_samadhi...
Of course, who cares about enlightenment when having such a beautiful bathroom 😊
Get to know your desires and how to handle them for durable happiness.
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All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_desi...
February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Get to know your desires and how to handle them for durable happiness.
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_desi...
All details & Table of Contents: tantricadvaita.org/book_se_desi...