First stage: 15 minutes
For the first 15 minutes, rotate slowly. Then gradually build up speed over the next 30 minutes until the whirling takes over and you become a whirlpool of energy-the periphery a storm of movement but the witness at the center silent and still. When you are whirling so fast that you cannotÜ remain upright, your body will fall by itself. Don't make the fall a decision on your part nor attempt to arrange the landing in advance; if your body is soft you will land softly and the earth will absorb your energy.

Second stage:
Once you have fallen, the second part of the meditation starts. Roll onto your stomach immediately so that your bare navel is in contact with the earth. If anybody feels strong discomfort laying this way, he should lie on his back. Feel your body blending into the earth, like a small child pressed to the mother's breasts. Keep your eyes closed and remain passive and silent for at least 15 minutes.

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After the meditation be as quiet and inactive as possible. Some people feel nauseous during the Whirling Meditation, but this feeling should disappear within two or three days. Only discontinue the meditation if it persists.

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