Recorded Course—Meditation, Breath and Movement

RECORDED COURSE

Meditation, Breath and Movement: Tsa Lung External, Internal and Secret Practices

with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich

 This course is bilingual with all resources available in English and Spanish. The videos are in spoken English with Spanish subtitles available, and all written materials are in both languages.

Tsa Lung is a series of ancient yogic practices that brings balance and harmony to our physical body, energy, and mind. The term tsa lung” can be translated as the energy-winds (Tib. lung, Skt. prana, Chinese qi) in the channels, for these practices are designed to open the subtle channels, guiding the healthy flow of the energy-winds so that we can enjoy good health and reconnect with more calmness to a quiet, peaceful mind. These exercises are easy to perform and are suitable for everyone.

There are three levels of Tsa Lung practice: external, internal and secret. External Tsa Lung works primarily on the physical level, using simple movements and breath exercises to balance the energies within our body. Internal Tsa Lung works more at the level of breath and subtle energy, bringing attention to opening the five chakras and the central channel. Secret Tsa Lung uses subtle visualizations within the chakras and central channel to bring harmony to the mind, so that we can rest in our inner refuge, the nature of mind. All of the Tsa Lung exercises integrate and balance the five elements within—earth, water, fire, wind and space.

These practices are drawn from the Bön Mother Tantra (Tib. Ma Gyüd) the highest tantra in our tradition. They are a beautiful complement to any meditation practice, and particularly to dzogchen. They are frequently performed at the beginning of a session so that meditation is deeper and more stable. External Tsa Lung is commonly performed in all Ligmincha centers and groups.

The course is divided into four sections: External Tsa Lung, Internal Tsa Lung, Secret Tsa Lung, and Integrating Tsa Lung. Each section includes a teaching video by Alejandro and demonstration of the methods, followed by a guided meditation video using the practices. Downloadable written guides and MP3 recordings are available.