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#298 Yung Pueblo | How A 45-Day Meditation Retreat Changes Your Mind

Mar 18, 2024
Yung Pueblo, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, shares insights from his transformative 45-day vipassana meditation retreat. He discusses how meditation can lead to heightened self-awareness and emotional acceptance while confronting suppressed fears. The conversation delves into how our perceptions shape reality and connects meditation to principles of physics. Yung Pueblo emphasizes the significance of compassion and the evolving nature of identity, reflecting on how deep meditation fosters personal growth and clarity.
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  • The intense 45-day meditation retreat involves a rigorous practice of addressing subconscious fears and emotional challenges, fostering personal growth.
  • Acknowledging impermanence and surrendering control during meditation leads to greater acceptance of life and enhanced emotional resilience.

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Experiencing Deep Meditation

Engaging in a 45-day silent vipassana meditation course involves a rigorous practice where participants meditate up to 11 hours a day. The first 15 days focus on anapana, which emphasizes awareness of natural respiration, helping to calm and concentrate the mind. The last 30 days shift to vipassana, where individuals observe their bodily sensations and mental formations to gain insight into the nature of reality. This approach builds a powerful understanding of the inner workings of the mind, allowing practitioners to confront the deeper psychological aspects that arise during intense self-reflection.

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