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Hey guys! I've been really interested in the Taoist practice for male, which is to have an orgasm without ejaculating. As David Deida explains in his book The Way of The Superior Man, "ejaculation should be converted into non-ejaculatory whole body, brain, and heart orgasms." It is basically about ejaculating up the spine, drawing the energy upward to the brain, instead of just wasting it. I don't really nor regularly work on this practice, but when I've done it, I could really see tremendous improvements in my levels of energy, motivation and consciousness. Apparently, Taoist called ejaculation "La petite mort" (small death in France) because it is basically getting rid of our energy. As David Deida explains, "To realize the full potential of sex, you must learn how to recondition your body and nervous system. [...] You must learn how to unhabitualize the mechanics of your ejaculation, and convert your orgasm into a massive profusion of energy which deepens, not ends, the lovemaking session." Is there anyone who knows more about this subject than I do? Anyone who practiced that for a long time? Any risks? I've read that it could be dangerous for the nervous system. I also think Paul Chek thought it was good if you were a monk looking for enlightenment, but not suited for our modern lifestyles. If you have any insights, please go for it! Thaaaaanks

Hey guys, Has anyone read the book "Kriya Yoga Synthesis Of A Personal Experience" by Ennio Nimis ? It's a free book that you can download on this website: http://www.kriyayogainfo.net/Eng_Home.html I've just finished reading the first part which presents the author's search and discovery of Kriya Yoga and I'm now getting into the second part which explains the techniques. The book is interesting and it seems to be a good and reliable ressource. Has any of you read this book as well as Leo's "secret" book about Kriya ? I'd love to know what you guys think about it compared to @Leo Gura's recommendation. Also, anyone practicing Kriya Yoga as well as Hatha Yoga? I've been practicing Hatha Yoga (including pranayama, bandhas etc.) for a while now so I'm looking to integrate both. I don't want to stop my more physical practice but I don't want to mess around mixing everything together. I might email the author to have his point of view about it. Thanks guys !

Hey guys, I want to improve my teaching skills, do you guys know any good ressources/methods to study ? Here are a few examples of what I mean: Learning to use metaphors & analogies to help visualize and understand complex concepts Using the Socratic Method (I remember mentioning this method, any ressource on that?) Using all senses to teach (hearing, seeing, feeling ...) Improving vocal skills to change rhythm, speed, depth in order to keep the attention and trigger various emotions Learning to ask good questions to help people reflect on concepts ... Any books you guys recommend? Thanks !

And now another point of view... In this video, Ryan Kurczak advises to practice Hatha Yoga (or any fitness practice) to help the body be healthy, but most importanly, to build up a good core, work the spine so you can actually stay sitted for 1 or 2 hours without any problem with your body... And yet another contradiction hahaha Great video on Kriya btw...

@Leo Gura I just watched your video "Don't Half Ass Yoga" and you answered my questions Don't mix with other Yoga methods Don't find another Kriya method I think I'll stick with Hatha Yoga because I need a more physical practice to work on various health issues I have. I however think that I'll be looking for other methods/teachers which focus more on Pranayama and Bandhas (Sadhgurus's method?). I guess that I'll have to spend a few month trying various approaches until I find the one that fits perfectly I'd still recommend you to read the book "Kriya Yoga Synthesis Of A Personal Experience" by Ennio Nimis, or at least just the first part. The author describes how the whole system of Kriya teaching is fucked up and how he's tried many different teachers and schools. It's interesting to see how those "spiritual" fields can be "corrupted". Cheers!

@Shanmugam Thank you for the recommendation, I'll check this book out when I'm done studying this one ! @Epiphany_Inspired If you want to buy things online you just need a credit card. I understand your point of view, starting to buy things online can be like opening the pandora box... You gotta be careful and only invest in stuff that will help you grow. It's the same for buying things in actual shops, you gotta spend wisely. I'd however advise you to think about that point of view again - there is so much knowledge available online which you won't find anywhere else (e.g books, online courses, etc.)

Yeah that was a great video but @Leo Gura... what about the decoration hahah ?

Hey guys! Any recommendation for a really good book on alignment for yoga postures? Thank you!

@Nahm Yes, I will try this at night and looking up at the stars. Geometric energy patterns is a good way to describe what I see, thank you. What are these fields? When I relax my eyes, I feel like I can see these shapes at anytime between me and whatever I am looking at, not just when looking at the sky.

Hi guys, just a little observation I want to chat about. When I am in a conscious state, fully present and observing reality without mental chatter (opened third eye), it seems as if my perception of material things is different. It's almost as if my vision completely dilates and I can see a fog / a field / energy / something in the "empty" space, almost like I see through what we usually see, through the illusion of separation. As you can imagine, it's not easy to put words on it. I am asking for you guys' inputs because it is a little bit hard to differentiate between what I actually perceive, and the story I then add on top of it. What do you guys have to say about this? Cheers!

@Russell Thank you for this post. I'm down for the bliss but what about demons? This is where I get lost.

If I want to develop my "psychic abilities" in order to help people heal and grow, am I going the wrong way? Is it my ego looking to get more power?

Just a random question I often ask myself. How do you know if any group of people with similar beliefs and worldviews are a sect? Be it a Yoga school, a toast master club, or even Actualized.org, how to know? Is it just another label?

@The Monk Yes you are right so I modified my post. But then what is the difference between sect and religion?

@Leo Gura I just saw in today's video that you were saying you did not feel 100% healthy / feeling good in your body. What kind of coaching are you getting to work on this issue? Have you ever check Paul Chek's material, or coaching from his institute? If not I think you should, I'm pretty sure you'll like his way to work around health ! Plus, he doesn't often mention it online but he is a shaman himself Thanks for your work Leo !

Hi, Has anyone read the following book? (@Leo Gura?) Hidden Dangers of Meditation and Yoga: How to Play with Your Sacred Fires Safely by Del Pe I think I am going to purchase it and study it. It seems quite logical and necessary to study some of the pitfalls and dangers coming along with a regular and consistent practice. Not only do I want to practice safely, but I also want to teach it well to others. Has anyone anything to say on those hidden dangers already? Any tips? Thanks!

@Leo Gura Would you shed some light on your personal process of making videos? I'm not asking for a step by step answer, I'd just enjoy to know more about how you make your weekly craft. I'm very curious of getting an idea of it to see how your mind works around it. Thanks!

@HereNowThisMoment I agree with you. The only thing I want to point out is that I've never rejected @Matthew Lamot's approach to enlightenment. I've actually been studying Vedanta Treatise by Swami Parthasarathy in the past weeks as I'm doing a Yoga Teacher Training. I was criticizing the way he was sharing his knowledge, not the knowledge itself. As he pointed out, I was actually attacking him more than the ideas being shared, which wasn't right/fair. I'm actually all about exploring various point of views around enlightenment, in order to get a really good big picture idea of the subject. I've actually reflected a lot about the discussion we had, and what Matt pointed about my behaviour. He had really good points. It helped me notice things about my ego I did not see before. It was really constructive and enlightening to me. Like you, I've come in disagreeing with Matt, and ended up learning a lot from it

Well, that's a lot of stuff I'll think about. I did not imagine that getting into this conversation tonight would lead to such reflection

@Matthew Lamot Well, I'll have to reflect on this answer and our conversation as a whole. I understand what you mean here, it's interesting and pushes me to reflect. Now I have a question. When you disagree with anything or anyone, isn't it the same thing? When you disagree with people's ideas about enlightenment, isn't it just the need you have for those ideas to be something that you don't agree with? You say that I am controlling when I disagree with you, and I'm open to that. I'm actually contemplating the idea to learn from it. However, don't you do the same when you tell people that their views are wrong? Like you said, isn't it also a "tactic to make others fit onto the way you need them to be."?

@Matthew Lamot Well my friend, I guess we just use this forum for very different reasons. And don't think that what I've said was in any way my emotions taking over my intellect, it's kind of the opposite. I'm just trying to understand why forums discussion always turn into those kinds of rude/angry debates where people fight to show how right they are. But if it's part of your "style", I guess that's just the way it is going to be with you then!

@Matthew Lamot What I'm saying is that you don't have to be so intense in the way you share your knowledge. Discrediting other's ideas won't make you more right and won't lead to any constructive discussions. When you tell someone that he is wrong, you are directly making sure that he won't listen to what you have to say. If you truly want to share your knowledge, don't tell people how wrong they are before saying how right you are. It serves no purpose. That's the classical way people debate, it never leads to any of the side to change its mind. As I said, I'm always down to learn and see different points of views, schools of thoughts etc. but I have a hard time paying attention to someone who loudly claims that his way is the only way. Moreover, isn't it so counter productive to be looking for so much certainty over a subject such as enlightenment?

@Matthew Lamot Why so much tension and what seems to be anger? You don't have to prove that your way/method/philosophy is better than everyone else's. Trying to prove that other people's worldview are wrong doesn't add much value, it just make you sound so dogmatic and close minded. It really looks like how religions try to show how superior they are to others. The fact that we are not all trying to force our beliefs on others doesn't make this community a cult, just a place of exchange. I mean, I don't agree with everything I read here, I don't agree with everything Leo says, but certainly I don't feel the need to go and try to convert everyone to my way to think. That would be useless and quite counterproductive. Can't we just share and learn in a civilized way? I mean, arguing, debating and fighting in such way around enlightenment makes no sense to me. There is nothing to prove.

@Spiritjunkie It all depends on what your definition of success is, and what you are looking to get out of life. Do you just want to be at the top? Or, do you want to become the person who deserves to be at the top? If you take the elevator, you'll get at the top and you'll still be the same person. Same issues, same insecurities, same fears, same self. By walking up the stairs, you commit to conquering yourself. You commit to do all the necessary work to become the best version of your self = self actualizing. On top of my head, I'd say these are some of the steps you would have to take 1. Work on yourself to find an area of life you love, a passion. Start learning all about it, immerse yourself in it. 2. Work on yourself to find your strengths and talents. Start developing them. 3. Work on yourself to create a life where you can spend most of your time doing steps 1 and 2 (new habits, improved energy levels, friends, work...) 4. Work on yourself until you find a way to use and share your strengths, talents and passion with the world, and make a living off it. 5. Commit your whole life to this life purpose = Keep digging, refining, and mastering your craft throughout your whole life. That was the plot twist, there is no arriving up the stairs - you keep going up, growing up, until you start dying (check out Casey below, he'll tell you in his own way ) When I read what I just wrote, I realize how deeply Actualized.org changed my way to see the world and my own life. Mindblowing. Good luck on your way up those stairs

@Siim Land Thanks for all the tips man!