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The 6 Phase Meditation Method: The Proven Technique to Supercharge Your Mind, Manifest Your Goals, and Make Magic in Minutes a Day
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The author of The Buddha and the Badass and The Code of the Extraordinary Mind shares the secret weapon of the world’s top his signature hyper-efficient meditation program that anyone can make time for.
“A beautiful step-by-step guide that artfully combines gratitude, manifestation, and emotional mastery.”—Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk and host of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast
Don’t be fooled by the title. This book has nothing to do with meditation as you know it. We just didn’t have enough space on the front cover to call it The 6 Phase Multi-Faceted Psycho-Spiritual Transcendent Mind-Training Technique . . .
Leading a revolution in meditation, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Vishen Lakhiani interviewed nearly 1,000 neuroscientists, monks, yogis, and meditation experts over years of study. He distilled thousands of years of psycho-spiritual wisdom to create The 6 Phase Meditation Method—aka, meditation for badasses.
Used daily by athletes, artists, rock stars, and CEOs, the 6 Phase Meditation is a magic-making, joy-creating, productivity-inducing protocol that empowers you to get focused, find peace, and manifest your goals.
The key to unlocking all this magic? Six unique thought exercises that you run through your head as a hyper-efficient programming script. You can complete this meditation from the comfort of your bed, from your office or on your next flight, wherever or whenever you choose.
No matter how busy, prone to a wandering mind, or allergic to the lotus posture you are, the 6 Phase Meditation is suitable for absolutely everyone, no exceptions. And this transcendent sequence is custom-designed to produce these peak states in its practitioners in minutes a day. No boredom, special breathing, or “clearing your mind” required.
Delivered with humor, a practical how-to, and a free app to support you on your journey, the 6 Phase Meditation is waiting for you.
“A beautiful step-by-step guide that artfully combines gratitude, manifestation, and emotional mastery.”—Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk and host of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast
Don’t be fooled by the title. This book has nothing to do with meditation as you know it. We just didn’t have enough space on the front cover to call it The 6 Phase Multi-Faceted Psycho-Spiritual Transcendent Mind-Training Technique . . .
Leading a revolution in meditation, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Vishen Lakhiani interviewed nearly 1,000 neuroscientists, monks, yogis, and meditation experts over years of study. He distilled thousands of years of psycho-spiritual wisdom to create The 6 Phase Meditation Method—aka, meditation for badasses.
Used daily by athletes, artists, rock stars, and CEOs, the 6 Phase Meditation is a magic-making, joy-creating, productivity-inducing protocol that empowers you to get focused, find peace, and manifest your goals.
The key to unlocking all this magic? Six unique thought exercises that you run through your head as a hyper-efficient programming script. You can complete this meditation from the comfort of your bed, from your office or on your next flight, wherever or whenever you choose.
No matter how busy, prone to a wandering mind, or allergic to the lotus posture you are, the 6 Phase Meditation is suitable for absolutely everyone, no exceptions. And this transcendent sequence is custom-designed to produce these peak states in its practitioners in minutes a day. No boredom, special breathing, or “clearing your mind” required.
Delivered with humor, a practical how-to, and a free app to support you on your journey, the 6 Phase Meditation is waiting for you.
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Vishen Lakhiani
17 books529 followersVishen is an author and entrepreneur in the ed-tech space. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, an education technology company specialising in learning experience design.
Mindvalley creates tech and platforms that power online academies in areas that traditional education ignores. These include mindfulness, personal growth, wellness, spirituality and more. Mindvalley employs 200 people and has 500,000 students globally.
Vishen is also one of the world's leading experts on company culture and has won numerous awards for workspace design In addition to founder of Mindvalley, he is the founder of the transformational festival A-Fest, the popular meditation app, Omvana, and the author of "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind."
Vishen quest is to help move humanity to a more holistic, integrated education system that caters for the whole being.
Mindvalley creates tech and platforms that power online academies in areas that traditional education ignores. These include mindfulness, personal growth, wellness, spirituality and more. Mindvalley employs 200 people and has 500,000 students globally.
Vishen is also one of the world's leading experts on company culture and has won numerous awards for workspace design In addition to founder of Mindvalley, he is the founder of the transformational festival A-Fest, the popular meditation app, Omvana, and the author of "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind."
Vishen quest is to help move humanity to a more holistic, integrated education system that caters for the whole being.
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November 9, 2022
3.5 stars I liked the method, the steps, the program. What I didn't like was the way the book was set up. It kept referring me to go to the app or web site to watch a 5 min video that would detail plus and what I just read. This may be great for some readers but I don't like being thrown out of a book. I want the material to be in the book with maybe a recap outside offered after reading the book. The App programs are free with your purchase of the book, okay great but I got it from the library. So I read this book, got excited about the steps, then was told to watch this watch that, and you get the whole program free with the purchase of this book and I didn't purchase it. I'm going to go see what this cost will be I may buy it, or not. I wish this would have been stated on the cover.
** Update after reviewing the app and watching some of the "free" videos I'm passing on the Mindvalley app programs. It doesn't resonate with me
** Update after reviewing the app and watching some of the "free" videos I'm passing on the Mindvalley app programs. It doesn't resonate with me
October 23, 2022
I thought this book was okay. I was already familiar with this meditation since I was practicing it a few years ago as someone brought it up when we were talking about meditations we practice. I was already an experienced meditator and was open to trying it.
I found the book was useful to some degree as it would explain more the process. I did have some issues with the book. I will first start with the stuff I didn't like about the book, followed by what I thought was interesting. What I thought was not good:
1. Back cover is an endorsement quote by Jay Shetty aka Jay Shitty. Shitty is a scam artist and the fact that Lakhiani uses his endorsement signals his lack of integrity. This was written in 2022 and it was well known by around 2020 that Shitty was not legitimate. If you google him, you'd learn that he would use quotes by other people without referencing them and making it seem like this was his hard earned wisdom. Second he was never a monk and the only evidence of him as a monk was him in an orange hoody. That does not make one a monk!
2. Lakhiani frequently tries to be hip and cool but I find it embarrassing. He will use words like "frickin'," "unf*ckwithable," (actual spelling he uses) or "kick-ass." The worst is unf*ckwithable. It basically is a way of saying you are untouchable and the problems of life just flow off you. I just find it embarrassing. I feel like he wants that word to become viral and part of regular conversation but it just doesn't work. I only write this because it just feels inauthentic while reading the book. It's not that meditators can't talk like this but I find we generally don't. Maybe he wants to seem edgy but it just doesn't come off like that.
3. References the dark web on page 168. I only bring this up because I've been on the dark web and he's just trying to make it sound like it's this scary place when it's not. It's the final chapter and he writes the following quote by Tom Chi, a cofounder of Google X, "Nowadays, anyone can surf the dark web, buy themselves some C4 explosives, strap them to a $99 drone, and fly it into a building." Lakhiani references this because he initially asked Tom what does humanity need in order to help make the world a better one. Tom's answer was, "We need to create an exponential rise in human consciousness." I can agree with that and then that's where the dark web comment comes into play. People use the dark web mainly for buying illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin. I'm sure people buy illegal firearms but honestly think this quote was just painting a false picture of the dark web and I thought it was rather irresponsible that Lakhiani did not offer some counter point to Tom's statement. I'm pretty sure governments around the world monitor it for really dangerous items. I felt like he was just fear mongering, which contradicts a lot of what he's said before.
4. He does reference what I consider a trite saying, "Hurt people hurt people." He does so on page 102 and 110 (the forgiveness phase). My issue with this quote is that I think it gives people an excuse for their bad behaviour. There are plenty of people who have been hurt in life but they don't go on hurting people because they have the maturity to realize that they don't want to inflict the pain they've had onto others. People hurt others for a variety of reasons and it's not necessarily because they are hurt. This was one of my major issues with his 6 phase meditation because on the Omvana app, he says this expression and I know it's 100% false. People hurt out of ignorance, out of malice, and sometimes out of ego. This expression is a horrible one and no one should use it because it just gives assholes the permission to keep being assholes. We aren't responsible for people's actions. We can only control our own and it doesn't make sense to feel vitriol and hate for those who have hurt us. It hurts us in the long run. We will not always know why someone hurts us and it's not our job. There's no need to give them a "Get out of Jail" card.
5. He continues to make these conceptual errors in the forgiveness section. He outlines the steps of forgiving someone. In step 6 he encourages you to think of how the other person may have been hurt in the past. To me this is really just an exercise in speculation. You really don't know what someone has gone through. Maybe there is no legitimate cause in their history to justify their behaviour. To me that's just wasting your mental energy. Maybe the person had an abusive parent but not everyone reacts the same to negative experiences. The truth is that we really don't know and I think we need to embrace that when encountering difficult people. Lakhiani just uses examples to support his belief as he references his gym teacher pushing him too much. He says he remembers his gym teacher was a former weight lifter and so speculates that perhaps he felt he was pushing him to make him better or perhaps he had an abusive coach. Again, he doesn't know this to be true and so it's speculation. You can still forgive someone and not know what the cause is behind their poor behaviour.
What I thought was interesting:
1. In phase one he references on page 50 that research shows that compassion can be cultivated with training. I've done loving kindness meditations and I find this is true.
2. In phase three forgiveness, he references what he calls, the three Rs: resentment, rejection, and regret. He says phase three works on forgiveness, which enables you to work on the three Rs. He says forgiveness is the antidote for the pains of your past, which the three Rs are. He does reference in this chapter a couple of studies that says forgiveness makes people perceive hills to be less steep and jump higher compared to those who were made to feel unforgiveness. I do question the structure of the study and how they decided how they would test this. It's a bit of an odd study and I question it's ability to be reproducible. Lakhiani goes on to say that forgiveness makes you feel lighter emotionally but feeling lighter doesn't necessarily translate to things actually being easier. The other study he references says that forgiveness helps to support a healthy heart rate and improve blood pressure.
3. Later on in the chapter on forgiveness, Lakhiani references a quote by Neale Donald Walsch who wrote the Conversations with God series. On page 104 he writes, "The master never needs to forgive for the master understands." I thought this was an interesting quote because if you try to understand people's history you might be able to understand why they do what they do and realize it's not really about forgiveness but about understanding them.
4. In step 8 for forgiving someone in phase 3, he references the Biocybernaut Institute (which happens to charge 15k for its services so you know they only care about money and so I don't think are high integrity organization) who he asked how do you know if you've truly forgiven someone. They say it's hard to tell but they said the best measure was if you felt at ease in giving them a hug. I can see this to some degree being true but in other ways I don't. I think we need to have healthy boundaries. I'm not obligated to love and hug everyone. Some people are just there in our lives. If I don't want to touch people, that's my choice and doesn't make me less of a person. This "test" of forgiveness frankly could go either way. I think people who were victims of sexual abuse probably would not feel this way. Probably looking at them without wanting to hurt them would be a good sign. The fact that they said this goes to show their lack of understanding of trauma and is a little insensitive. I guess it depends on how the person hurt you.
Overall this book was ok and I think it's worth at least trying it out. Mindfulness training is useful and this is a short meditation to try to help develop the mindfulness skill.
I found the book was useful to some degree as it would explain more the process. I did have some issues with the book. I will first start with the stuff I didn't like about the book, followed by what I thought was interesting. What I thought was not good:
1. Back cover is an endorsement quote by Jay Shetty aka Jay Shitty. Shitty is a scam artist and the fact that Lakhiani uses his endorsement signals his lack of integrity. This was written in 2022 and it was well known by around 2020 that Shitty was not legitimate. If you google him, you'd learn that he would use quotes by other people without referencing them and making it seem like this was his hard earned wisdom. Second he was never a monk and the only evidence of him as a monk was him in an orange hoody. That does not make one a monk!
2. Lakhiani frequently tries to be hip and cool but I find it embarrassing. He will use words like "frickin'," "unf*ckwithable," (actual spelling he uses) or "kick-ass." The worst is unf*ckwithable. It basically is a way of saying you are untouchable and the problems of life just flow off you. I just find it embarrassing. I feel like he wants that word to become viral and part of regular conversation but it just doesn't work. I only write this because it just feels inauthentic while reading the book. It's not that meditators can't talk like this but I find we generally don't. Maybe he wants to seem edgy but it just doesn't come off like that.
3. References the dark web on page 168. I only bring this up because I've been on the dark web and he's just trying to make it sound like it's this scary place when it's not. It's the final chapter and he writes the following quote by Tom Chi, a cofounder of Google X, "Nowadays, anyone can surf the dark web, buy themselves some C4 explosives, strap them to a $99 drone, and fly it into a building." Lakhiani references this because he initially asked Tom what does humanity need in order to help make the world a better one. Tom's answer was, "We need to create an exponential rise in human consciousness." I can agree with that and then that's where the dark web comment comes into play. People use the dark web mainly for buying illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin. I'm sure people buy illegal firearms but honestly think this quote was just painting a false picture of the dark web and I thought it was rather irresponsible that Lakhiani did not offer some counter point to Tom's statement. I'm pretty sure governments around the world monitor it for really dangerous items. I felt like he was just fear mongering, which contradicts a lot of what he's said before.
4. He does reference what I consider a trite saying, "Hurt people hurt people." He does so on page 102 and 110 (the forgiveness phase). My issue with this quote is that I think it gives people an excuse for their bad behaviour. There are plenty of people who have been hurt in life but they don't go on hurting people because they have the maturity to realize that they don't want to inflict the pain they've had onto others. People hurt others for a variety of reasons and it's not necessarily because they are hurt. This was one of my major issues with his 6 phase meditation because on the Omvana app, he says this expression and I know it's 100% false. People hurt out of ignorance, out of malice, and sometimes out of ego. This expression is a horrible one and no one should use it because it just gives assholes the permission to keep being assholes. We aren't responsible for people's actions. We can only control our own and it doesn't make sense to feel vitriol and hate for those who have hurt us. It hurts us in the long run. We will not always know why someone hurts us and it's not our job. There's no need to give them a "Get out of Jail" card.
5. He continues to make these conceptual errors in the forgiveness section. He outlines the steps of forgiving someone. In step 6 he encourages you to think of how the other person may have been hurt in the past. To me this is really just an exercise in speculation. You really don't know what someone has gone through. Maybe there is no legitimate cause in their history to justify their behaviour. To me that's just wasting your mental energy. Maybe the person had an abusive parent but not everyone reacts the same to negative experiences. The truth is that we really don't know and I think we need to embrace that when encountering difficult people. Lakhiani just uses examples to support his belief as he references his gym teacher pushing him too much. He says he remembers his gym teacher was a former weight lifter and so speculates that perhaps he felt he was pushing him to make him better or perhaps he had an abusive coach. Again, he doesn't know this to be true and so it's speculation. You can still forgive someone and not know what the cause is behind their poor behaviour.
What I thought was interesting:
1. In phase one he references on page 50 that research shows that compassion can be cultivated with training. I've done loving kindness meditations and I find this is true.
2. In phase three forgiveness, he references what he calls, the three Rs: resentment, rejection, and regret. He says phase three works on forgiveness, which enables you to work on the three Rs. He says forgiveness is the antidote for the pains of your past, which the three Rs are. He does reference in this chapter a couple of studies that says forgiveness makes people perceive hills to be less steep and jump higher compared to those who were made to feel unforgiveness. I do question the structure of the study and how they decided how they would test this. It's a bit of an odd study and I question it's ability to be reproducible. Lakhiani goes on to say that forgiveness makes you feel lighter emotionally but feeling lighter doesn't necessarily translate to things actually being easier. The other study he references says that forgiveness helps to support a healthy heart rate and improve blood pressure.
3. Later on in the chapter on forgiveness, Lakhiani references a quote by Neale Donald Walsch who wrote the Conversations with God series. On page 104 he writes, "The master never needs to forgive for the master understands." I thought this was an interesting quote because if you try to understand people's history you might be able to understand why they do what they do and realize it's not really about forgiveness but about understanding them.
4. In step 8 for forgiving someone in phase 3, he references the Biocybernaut Institute (which happens to charge 15k for its services so you know they only care about money and so I don't think are high integrity organization) who he asked how do you know if you've truly forgiven someone. They say it's hard to tell but they said the best measure was if you felt at ease in giving them a hug. I can see this to some degree being true but in other ways I don't. I think we need to have healthy boundaries. I'm not obligated to love and hug everyone. Some people are just there in our lives. If I don't want to touch people, that's my choice and doesn't make me less of a person. This "test" of forgiveness frankly could go either way. I think people who were victims of sexual abuse probably would not feel this way. Probably looking at them without wanting to hurt them would be a good sign. The fact that they said this goes to show their lack of understanding of trauma and is a little insensitive. I guess it depends on how the person hurt you.
Overall this book was ok and I think it's worth at least trying it out. Mindfulness training is useful and this is a short meditation to try to help develop the mindfulness skill.
November 10, 2022
I mean it’s pretty good for a book that’s only been written so that you get Mindvalley app (which I love btw but the marketing is just too obvious). I want books books, not marketing move books.
PS: I’m doing that meditation. It’s quite good.
PS: I’m doing that meditation. It’s quite good.
November 5, 2025
There was some good information and a guided meditation but it was overshadowed by the constant reference to and selling of his app and program.
December 6, 2022
Unfortunately for me, I didn’t like the authors writing style, not in terms of the clarity of his thoughts, but rather his “voice”. I can see that the book is deliberately designed to be approachable and that the author is the “Everyman” however it ended up coming across to me as smarmy and arrogant.
I did enjoy the variety of sources in terms of the science and insights. This was such a shame the overall approach to the tone really let me down and worked against the subject matter dealt with.
I didn’t need the author to constantly reiterate just how sceptical he was etc it really didn’t help me enjoy the content - which I was genuinely interested in.
I did enjoy the variety of sources in terms of the science and insights. This was such a shame the overall approach to the tone really let me down and worked against the subject matter dealt with.
I didn’t need the author to constantly reiterate just how sceptical he was etc it really didn’t help me enjoy the content - which I was genuinely interested in.
August 19, 2022
Fantastic book. I devoured this so will have to go back and reread to gather any info I may have missed.
I love that Vishen Lahhiani also has the meditation on his app so it's immediately available to try. If you're like me and want to dive into the meditation before knowing all the tricks.
As a 20 minute meditation, it goes by fast! There are also slightly shorter versions on YouTube but this one was my fav. I'm challenging myself to meditate every morning and between this book and his meditation, it's been easy!
I love that Vishen Lahhiani also has the meditation on his app so it's immediately available to try. If you're like me and want to dive into the meditation before knowing all the tricks.
As a 20 minute meditation, it goes by fast! There are also slightly shorter versions on YouTube but this one was my fav. I'm challenging myself to meditate every morning and between this book and his meditation, it's been easy!
December 1, 2022
Excellent. This is the first time in my life I've stuck with any meditation program and it's made a noticeable difference in my daily life. I have been using the guided meditation on the app immediately when I wake up as suggested in the book. On the few days I've skipped I've noticed a decrease in my attentiveness and overall feeling of wellbeing. Highly recommend!
September 22, 2022
I found this book very conversational in its presentation. The chapters are short and for each phase there is an accompanying short video on the Mindvalley app.The author, Vishen Lakhiani, is the founder and CEO of the motivational/persnal growth company called Mindvalley. In this book he combines several self improvement methods into a cohesive program that focuses on both today and the future. I was trained in transandental meditation 35 years ago and know the benefits of this practice. Vishen combines meditation, gratitude journaling, vision boards and several other mind techniques to make a program that focuses on being happy and successful both in the "now" and growing it in the future.
Vishen's 6 Phases are:
Compassion/love
Gratitude
Forgiveness
Future vision (3 yeas out)
Daily Intention
Blessing (not necessarily religious context)
The book lays out the thought process behind the program and the benefits. The accompanying Mindvally app adds the "how to". I have found that the app is something I will go back to and relisten to. There are many worthwhile video segments on the app.
I highly recommend this book and the accompanying app. I thank the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Vishen's 6 Phases are:
Compassion/love
Gratitude
Forgiveness
Future vision (3 yeas out)
Daily Intention
Blessing (not necessarily religious context)
The book lays out the thought process behind the program and the benefits. The accompanying Mindvally app adds the "how to". I have found that the app is something I will go back to and relisten to. There are many worthwhile video segments on the app.
I highly recommend this book and the accompanying app. I thank the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
December 23, 2022
An absolutely wonderful book. I have been practicing the 6 phase for several months now, and I enjoy the peace it brings into my life. Also, the trust I now have for my future is comforting. Using the app every morning for 20 min. has become fascinating for me, and when I miss a day or two, I can feel myself becoming flattened. I love the air this meditation practice brings into my life. This book is such an easy read, it will be one of the most rewarding things you do. Enjoy!
January 2, 2023
First Book of 2023
The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.
Vishen Lakhiani is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a personal growth education empire with more than two million students, which teaches revolutionary success systems for mastering life via online learning platforms, storytelling and filmmaking, and live events. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Buddha and the Badass and The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, which has been translated into more than twenty languages.
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Unlock the true value of meditation.
Okay, find a comfortable position. Be aware of your body and feel your breath as you inhale deeply and then slowly out. If you feel your mind beginning to wander, then…”
STOP!
Forget what you think you know about meditation. This is meditation, but not as you know it. So forget about incense, oversized cushions, and candles. That’s not how this deal works.
Most meditation programs only teach you how to relax. While this is useful, it’s only one part of the puzzle. If you genuinely want to improve your life, you have to commit to becoming your best self. This means cultivating practical qualities like forgiveness, gratitude, and compassion. In this book by Vishen Lakhiani, The 6 Phase Meditation Method, you’ll learn how to nurture those traits and more.
The best part is that anyone can practice this method regardless of faith or belief. So, whether you’re an American Baptist, Agnostic, or Atheist, these six lessons can help you train your brain to be peaceful and productive.
Millions of people have already benefited from this method. And in the next 15 minutes, you can too.
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Compassion – connect more deeply and become a kinder person.
In boxing, two opponents fight in a ring until one wins. After that, the fight is over – forever. But in spite of this, at the end of each bout, it’s pretty common for the two fighters to embrace. But why? After all, the battle is over. Well, through the process of a long, brutal, and sometimes life-threatening fight, most boxers form a bond with their opponent. As a result, they feel great empathy for each other. A hug at the end of the fight is a chance to reconnect – to show each other compassion.
And why not be compassionate? Us-versus-them thinking is one of the most harmful aspects of society. It fuels resentment, rage, and violence. By cultivating compassion, we promote equality. When we do, we realize we all want the same things: to be happy and free of suffering. The world becomes less frightening when we accept that we’re all in this together.
So, do you consider yourself a compassionate person? The good news is, that even if you don’t, you can learn to be compassionate – and there are powerful advantages to doing so. For example, studies have shown that compassion increases happiness while decreasing anxiety and depression.
So how can you learn? Well, you can develop compassion using the first phase of this meditation method. Try this visualization exercise. Inhale deeply and then exhale slowly. Now imagine a loved one in front of you. Allow the sensation of love to spread throughout your body, from your heart to every cell. Feel it form a comforting bubble around you. Take another deep breath. Exhale and visualize your compassion spreading through your home. Now spread that kindness across the whole of your country. Go one step further and watch your compassion disseminate across the entire world.
Of course, it’s a big ask. But it all comes down to practice. If you get tired, go back to the first step and repeat. Imagine your loved one and replenish the oxytocin you’ve drained. The more you practice, the easier it’ll be to access compassion when you need it the most.
As you become empathic, your connections become more profound, secure, and harmonious. You’ll also be more comfortable with compassion and more likely to act kindly in everyday life. Now, let’s move on to discuss how to combine your compassion with gratitude.
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Gratitude – the ultimate cure for a scarcity mindset.
Happiness can be kind of elusive. But, you know you’ll be happy when you get the perfect job or lose those last few pounds, right? Well, that may be so, for a while at least, but unfortunately, the novelty of new experiences or newly achieved goals soon wears off, and you find yourself returning to feeling exactly as you did before. So, what’s the problem? Simply that we humans are rarely pleased. We’re always focusing on the “forward gap.” This is the space between where we are and where we want to be. We’re always looking to close this gap. But – and here’s the real crux of the matter – we’ll never close that gap. Instead, when we get close to achieving something, we quickly move on to something else, delaying happiness further. Fortunately, the author Dan Sullivan has a solution: gratitude.
Sullivan observed a “forward gap pattern” in hundreds of entrepreneurs. They were brilliant people with fabulous lifestyles, but they were unsatisfied. They were victims of “I’ll-be-happy-when” syndrome, convinced bliss was around the corner. So Dan proposed a mental flip. They should start focusing on what they have rather than what they didn’t. He encouraged them to recognize how far they’d come as people. As a result, they transformed their outlook and began living peacefully.
You see, when you’re grateful, your brain produces dopamine and serotonin. These are the two chemicals that create happiness and relaxation. And this is the reason why Thanksgiving and Christmas are the happiest times of the year.
To practice gratitude, we’ll use the 3×3 Gratitude Method. During this second phase, devote a few minutes each day to the three most important parts of your life: personal, work, and self. Start by listing three things you’re grateful for in each area. In your personal life, for example, you could say, “I’m grateful I get to wake up next to my lovely partner.” Or, “I appreciate last night’s dinner party with my friends.” Next, select three parts of your work life that you value in the same way. Before you know it, you may even change your mind about your job. Finally, take note of three more things about yourself. Reflect and embody self-appreciation. Soon, you’ll feel stronger and more secure knowing your point of view is the only one that matters.
A grateful mind always looks for the best. So, be thankful for what you have and reverse the forward gap. Gratitude is one of the most valuable and powerful feelings you can experience. Best of all, it’s free! So, no matter your circumstances, you can start practicing. It just takes a little time and effort.
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Forgiveness – the superpower that sets you free.
If you could have one superpower what would you choose? Perhaps invisibility or flight. Well, how about something more useful – the willingness to forgive? Forgiveness is often seen as a sign of weakness, but actually, it takes tremendous strength. When you’ve been wronged, it’s natural to feel anger or even hatred. It’s hard to put these feelings to one side. But dragging those negative feelings around doesn’t help anyone. You deserve to be happy. Forgiveness can help you get there.
Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that you approve of their behavior. It simply means you’ve decided to let go of your bitterness. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your attitude. Most people assume their physical acts have the most impact on their lives. But actually, it’s your thoughts and feelings that shape reality. So to improve your life, you must first change your intentions.
Now all of this takes time. Forgiveness is a muscle you have to exercise. Begin practicing forgiveness by envisioning a safe place. Then, bring the person, or representation of the harmful act, into your area. Read them the charge; inform the offender of what they did wrong. The idea is to draw out every last emotion. Then, once all your emotions have died down, you’ll identify the lessons. For example, you might realize that as a result of the painful event you experienced, you’ve learned to set healthy limits and communicate better.
Try to imagine how the offender feels. Merge into their physical body. What past events might cause them to act this way? End your pain by allowing yourself to heal through understanding and forgiveness. To boost your self-esteem, you also have to forgive yourself. Again, it won’t be easy, but follow the third phase and accept that forgiveness is available to you.
Ultimately, only you can choose whom to forgive. Still, it’s a decision that can lead to a brighter future – a future you can design. In the next section, we’ll explore how you can do that.
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Future Vision – set long-term goals to propel your life forward.
Do you ever let your mind wander? Perhaps you fantasize about your ideal home or a stroll along the beach while on your perfect vacation. It might feel like this is idle daydreaming, but when you do this, you engage in creative visualization, a powerful tool for achieving your goals and propelling your life forward.
When you visualize your dreams, your creative subconscious generates plans and ideas. It’s like feeding data into your brain to create a new program. This information sharpens your mind, making you sensitive to any signs or resources that might help you succeed.
Obviously, nothing changes overnight, but over time things can change for the better. The three-year rule is a solid starting point for shaping your destiny. A three-year timeline prevents you from overestimating your abilities. So are you ready to give it a shot? Begin by imagining a large TV screen. What do you see in your future? Picture it unfolding like a movie. Do you crave a passionate relationship? Do you want to be healthy and strong? It helps if you’re specific. Write down what you want to see in your life to confirm it’s right for you.
Better still, visualize your future by writing a life manifesto. This document will serve as a guide and help keep you focused. It’s also one of the best ways to increase your chances of making your dreams come true. A life manifesto declares your aims and who you want to become. Use this document to record and remind yourself of your most important goals.
Writing a life manifesto doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. First, brainstorm a list of things you’d like to achieve or experience in the next three years. Then, examine your health and fitness, emotional outlook, spiritual fulfillment, career satisfaction, relationships, and more. Be descriptive. The more senses you use when writing your manifesto, the better. Craft a detailed emotive vision, and don’t be afraid to dream big. So, what are you waiting for? Start fine-tuning your long-term goals today.
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Daily Intention – turn your dreams into actionable steps.
Suppose you wake up on a Friday morning. You’re due at work, but after, you’ll be on vacation for the next two weeks. The day looks promising. And because of your positive attitude, everything works out. So, why can’t every day be a feel-good Friday?
It seems too much to hope for. But it isn’t!
Planning for the present is as crucial as planning for the future. For the fifth phase of meditation, you have to declare your intentions for them to impact your future. Close your eyes and pull up your big TV screen again. Imagine how your entire day might look. See and feel it in 360° detail. Start with “Wouldn’t it be nice if . . . ” before declaring your intention. If you already have a strong belief in the power of your mind, go for a command. For example, “Today, my favorite song will play on the radio.” See, hear, taste, smell, and feel your upcoming day play out to perfection, just as you did in the previous phase, but this time in chronological order.
Assuming you have a full day, it can be helpful to visualize it in half-hour chunks. Plan what you’ll do and how you’ll feel during each half-hour period. For example, you may predict feeling energized and joyful in the first half hour as you prepare for the day ahead. Next, visualize yourself as focused and productive as you begin working. Then, you’ll have a delicious lunch with music playing in the background during your break. And so on.
When you concentrate on a pleasant day, your reticular activating system (RAS) – a network of nerves in your brainstem that filters out unnecessary information – will kick in, letting you see and feel that your day is going well. So when you decide to have a great day, it has a ripple effect.
Treating each day as if it were your last is a tall order. But if you do, you’ll realize your dreams sooner. Not only that, but you’ll be a happier person with a better attitude.
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Blessing – connect with a higher power to feel energized and supported.
It’s easy to forget that there’s more to life than gadgets and gizmos. The media continuously bombards us with methods and means to boost productivity but little about raising consciousness. To honor your practice, the sixth phase involves receiving a blessing from a higher power. While it’s crucial to program your mind for success, you should also be open to receiving help and support.
Being human means constantly battling the “primitive mind” and the “higher mind.” Your primitive mind is isolated from the rest of the world. It’s a survival system that always looks for ways to make you feel safe. Meanwhile, your higher mind connects to something bigger than you. It recognizes the profound harmony shared by all life on Earth. Phase six is designed to help you access your higher mind. When you do this, you raise your level of consciousness and tap into a vast reservoir of courage and strength.
In this exercise, visualize receiving a blessing from a higher authority. This could be any force in which you have faith, such as the universe, God, or your “higher self.” Imagine a bright light falling from the sky and enveloping your body. Feel your higher power’s love and support flow through you while you do so. Remember, you can replace universe with whatever word you like. It’s OK if you don’t believe in a higher power. Instead, consider the light to be a symbol of positivity and goodwill. Your aim is to prime yourself to receive help from other sources. You’re reassuring yourself that you’re not alone. If you believe that the universe truly loves you, you’ll be more likely to experience a wonderful life.
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This six-phase meditation method is a great place to begin your exciting self-development journey. Whether you’re spiritual or not, keep meditating even if you think you’ve plateaued. You’ll reap the benefits if you stick with it. Plus, the skills you learn will help you thrive in the face of any challenge.
Spending just 20 minutes each day on these exercises will recharge your reserves of compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, creative visualization, and spiritual connection. A good time to begin your exercises is early in the morning so that you have the entire day to benefit from and prepare for any challenges that may arise. And since you start your day with openness and optimism, you’ll also have more chances to share that positivity with others.
This planet is full of infinite possibilities,but it all starts with us. When we connect with our inner strength, we connect with something bigger than ourselves. We discover serenity, calmness, and mental discipline. And it’s from there that we can make changes. Consider how different life would be if everyone took the time to meditate. Earth would be magical, filled with love, light, and happiness. So why not get started right away?
The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.
Vishen Lakhiani is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a personal growth education empire with more than two million students, which teaches revolutionary success systems for mastering life via online learning platforms, storytelling and filmmaking, and live events. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Buddha and the Badass and The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, which has been translated into more than twenty languages.
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Unlock the true value of meditation.
Okay, find a comfortable position. Be aware of your body and feel your breath as you inhale deeply and then slowly out. If you feel your mind beginning to wander, then…”
STOP!
Forget what you think you know about meditation. This is meditation, but not as you know it. So forget about incense, oversized cushions, and candles. That’s not how this deal works.
Most meditation programs only teach you how to relax. While this is useful, it’s only one part of the puzzle. If you genuinely want to improve your life, you have to commit to becoming your best self. This means cultivating practical qualities like forgiveness, gratitude, and compassion. In this book by Vishen Lakhiani, The 6 Phase Meditation Method, you’ll learn how to nurture those traits and more.
The best part is that anyone can practice this method regardless of faith or belief. So, whether you’re an American Baptist, Agnostic, or Atheist, these six lessons can help you train your brain to be peaceful and productive.
Millions of people have already benefited from this method. And in the next 15 minutes, you can too.
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Compassion – connect more deeply and become a kinder person.
In boxing, two opponents fight in a ring until one wins. After that, the fight is over – forever. But in spite of this, at the end of each bout, it’s pretty common for the two fighters to embrace. But why? After all, the battle is over. Well, through the process of a long, brutal, and sometimes life-threatening fight, most boxers form a bond with their opponent. As a result, they feel great empathy for each other. A hug at the end of the fight is a chance to reconnect – to show each other compassion.
And why not be compassionate? Us-versus-them thinking is one of the most harmful aspects of society. It fuels resentment, rage, and violence. By cultivating compassion, we promote equality. When we do, we realize we all want the same things: to be happy and free of suffering. The world becomes less frightening when we accept that we’re all in this together.
So, do you consider yourself a compassionate person? The good news is, that even if you don’t, you can learn to be compassionate – and there are powerful advantages to doing so. For example, studies have shown that compassion increases happiness while decreasing anxiety and depression.
So how can you learn? Well, you can develop compassion using the first phase of this meditation method. Try this visualization exercise. Inhale deeply and then exhale slowly. Now imagine a loved one in front of you. Allow the sensation of love to spread throughout your body, from your heart to every cell. Feel it form a comforting bubble around you. Take another deep breath. Exhale and visualize your compassion spreading through your home. Now spread that kindness across the whole of your country. Go one step further and watch your compassion disseminate across the entire world.
Of course, it’s a big ask. But it all comes down to practice. If you get tired, go back to the first step and repeat. Imagine your loved one and replenish the oxytocin you’ve drained. The more you practice, the easier it’ll be to access compassion when you need it the most.
As you become empathic, your connections become more profound, secure, and harmonious. You’ll also be more comfortable with compassion and more likely to act kindly in everyday life. Now, let’s move on to discuss how to combine your compassion with gratitude.
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Gratitude – the ultimate cure for a scarcity mindset.
Happiness can be kind of elusive. But, you know you’ll be happy when you get the perfect job or lose those last few pounds, right? Well, that may be so, for a while at least, but unfortunately, the novelty of new experiences or newly achieved goals soon wears off, and you find yourself returning to feeling exactly as you did before. So, what’s the problem? Simply that we humans are rarely pleased. We’re always focusing on the “forward gap.” This is the space between where we are and where we want to be. We’re always looking to close this gap. But – and here’s the real crux of the matter – we’ll never close that gap. Instead, when we get close to achieving something, we quickly move on to something else, delaying happiness further. Fortunately, the author Dan Sullivan has a solution: gratitude.
Sullivan observed a “forward gap pattern” in hundreds of entrepreneurs. They were brilliant people with fabulous lifestyles, but they were unsatisfied. They were victims of “I’ll-be-happy-when” syndrome, convinced bliss was around the corner. So Dan proposed a mental flip. They should start focusing on what they have rather than what they didn’t. He encouraged them to recognize how far they’d come as people. As a result, they transformed their outlook and began living peacefully.
You see, when you’re grateful, your brain produces dopamine and serotonin. These are the two chemicals that create happiness and relaxation. And this is the reason why Thanksgiving and Christmas are the happiest times of the year.
To practice gratitude, we’ll use the 3×3 Gratitude Method. During this second phase, devote a few minutes each day to the three most important parts of your life: personal, work, and self. Start by listing three things you’re grateful for in each area. In your personal life, for example, you could say, “I’m grateful I get to wake up next to my lovely partner.” Or, “I appreciate last night’s dinner party with my friends.” Next, select three parts of your work life that you value in the same way. Before you know it, you may even change your mind about your job. Finally, take note of three more things about yourself. Reflect and embody self-appreciation. Soon, you’ll feel stronger and more secure knowing your point of view is the only one that matters.
A grateful mind always looks for the best. So, be thankful for what you have and reverse the forward gap. Gratitude is one of the most valuable and powerful feelings you can experience. Best of all, it’s free! So, no matter your circumstances, you can start practicing. It just takes a little time and effort.
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Forgiveness – the superpower that sets you free.
If you could have one superpower what would you choose? Perhaps invisibility or flight. Well, how about something more useful – the willingness to forgive? Forgiveness is often seen as a sign of weakness, but actually, it takes tremendous strength. When you’ve been wronged, it’s natural to feel anger or even hatred. It’s hard to put these feelings to one side. But dragging those negative feelings around doesn’t help anyone. You deserve to be happy. Forgiveness can help you get there.
Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that you approve of their behavior. It simply means you’ve decided to let go of your bitterness. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your attitude. Most people assume their physical acts have the most impact on their lives. But actually, it’s your thoughts and feelings that shape reality. So to improve your life, you must first change your intentions.
Now all of this takes time. Forgiveness is a muscle you have to exercise. Begin practicing forgiveness by envisioning a safe place. Then, bring the person, or representation of the harmful act, into your area. Read them the charge; inform the offender of what they did wrong. The idea is to draw out every last emotion. Then, once all your emotions have died down, you’ll identify the lessons. For example, you might realize that as a result of the painful event you experienced, you’ve learned to set healthy limits and communicate better.
Try to imagine how the offender feels. Merge into their physical body. What past events might cause them to act this way? End your pain by allowing yourself to heal through understanding and forgiveness. To boost your self-esteem, you also have to forgive yourself. Again, it won’t be easy, but follow the third phase and accept that forgiveness is available to you.
Ultimately, only you can choose whom to forgive. Still, it’s a decision that can lead to a brighter future – a future you can design. In the next section, we’ll explore how you can do that.
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Future Vision – set long-term goals to propel your life forward.
Do you ever let your mind wander? Perhaps you fantasize about your ideal home or a stroll along the beach while on your perfect vacation. It might feel like this is idle daydreaming, but when you do this, you engage in creative visualization, a powerful tool for achieving your goals and propelling your life forward.
When you visualize your dreams, your creative subconscious generates plans and ideas. It’s like feeding data into your brain to create a new program. This information sharpens your mind, making you sensitive to any signs or resources that might help you succeed.
Obviously, nothing changes overnight, but over time things can change for the better. The three-year rule is a solid starting point for shaping your destiny. A three-year timeline prevents you from overestimating your abilities. So are you ready to give it a shot? Begin by imagining a large TV screen. What do you see in your future? Picture it unfolding like a movie. Do you crave a passionate relationship? Do you want to be healthy and strong? It helps if you’re specific. Write down what you want to see in your life to confirm it’s right for you.
Better still, visualize your future by writing a life manifesto. This document will serve as a guide and help keep you focused. It’s also one of the best ways to increase your chances of making your dreams come true. A life manifesto declares your aims and who you want to become. Use this document to record and remind yourself of your most important goals.
Writing a life manifesto doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. First, brainstorm a list of things you’d like to achieve or experience in the next three years. Then, examine your health and fitness, emotional outlook, spiritual fulfillment, career satisfaction, relationships, and more. Be descriptive. The more senses you use when writing your manifesto, the better. Craft a detailed emotive vision, and don’t be afraid to dream big. So, what are you waiting for? Start fine-tuning your long-term goals today.
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Daily Intention – turn your dreams into actionable steps.
Suppose you wake up on a Friday morning. You’re due at work, but after, you’ll be on vacation for the next two weeks. The day looks promising. And because of your positive attitude, everything works out. So, why can’t every day be a feel-good Friday?
It seems too much to hope for. But it isn’t!
Planning for the present is as crucial as planning for the future. For the fifth phase of meditation, you have to declare your intentions for them to impact your future. Close your eyes and pull up your big TV screen again. Imagine how your entire day might look. See and feel it in 360° detail. Start with “Wouldn’t it be nice if . . . ” before declaring your intention. If you already have a strong belief in the power of your mind, go for a command. For example, “Today, my favorite song will play on the radio.” See, hear, taste, smell, and feel your upcoming day play out to perfection, just as you did in the previous phase, but this time in chronological order.
Assuming you have a full day, it can be helpful to visualize it in half-hour chunks. Plan what you’ll do and how you’ll feel during each half-hour period. For example, you may predict feeling energized and joyful in the first half hour as you prepare for the day ahead. Next, visualize yourself as focused and productive as you begin working. Then, you’ll have a delicious lunch with music playing in the background during your break. And so on.
When you concentrate on a pleasant day, your reticular activating system (RAS) – a network of nerves in your brainstem that filters out unnecessary information – will kick in, letting you see and feel that your day is going well. So when you decide to have a great day, it has a ripple effect.
Treating each day as if it were your last is a tall order. But if you do, you’ll realize your dreams sooner. Not only that, but you’ll be a happier person with a better attitude.
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Blessing – connect with a higher power to feel energized and supported.
It’s easy to forget that there’s more to life than gadgets and gizmos. The media continuously bombards us with methods and means to boost productivity but little about raising consciousness. To honor your practice, the sixth phase involves receiving a blessing from a higher power. While it’s crucial to program your mind for success, you should also be open to receiving help and support.
Being human means constantly battling the “primitive mind” and the “higher mind.” Your primitive mind is isolated from the rest of the world. It’s a survival system that always looks for ways to make you feel safe. Meanwhile, your higher mind connects to something bigger than you. It recognizes the profound harmony shared by all life on Earth. Phase six is designed to help you access your higher mind. When you do this, you raise your level of consciousness and tap into a vast reservoir of courage and strength.
In this exercise, visualize receiving a blessing from a higher authority. This could be any force in which you have faith, such as the universe, God, or your “higher self.” Imagine a bright light falling from the sky and enveloping your body. Feel your higher power’s love and support flow through you while you do so. Remember, you can replace universe with whatever word you like. It’s OK if you don’t believe in a higher power. Instead, consider the light to be a symbol of positivity and goodwill. Your aim is to prime yourself to receive help from other sources. You’re reassuring yourself that you’re not alone. If you believe that the universe truly loves you, you’ll be more likely to experience a wonderful life.
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This six-phase meditation method is a great place to begin your exciting self-development journey. Whether you’re spiritual or not, keep meditating even if you think you’ve plateaued. You’ll reap the benefits if you stick with it. Plus, the skills you learn will help you thrive in the face of any challenge.
Spending just 20 minutes each day on these exercises will recharge your reserves of compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, creative visualization, and spiritual connection. A good time to begin your exercises is early in the morning so that you have the entire day to benefit from and prepare for any challenges that may arise. And since you start your day with openness and optimism, you’ll also have more chances to share that positivity with others.
This planet is full of infinite possibilities,but it all starts with us. When we connect with our inner strength, we connect with something bigger than ourselves. We discover serenity, calmness, and mental discipline. And it’s from there that we can make changes. Consider how different life would be if everyone took the time to meditate. Earth would be magical, filled with love, light, and happiness. So why not get started right away?
August 15, 2023
“After all, there’s a reason ancient Buddhist scriptures depict the mind as ‘a drunken monkey jumping from branch to branch.’”
September 7, 2022
Vishen has created a POWERFUL PRACTICE and explained it in a way that is easy to understand and to implement. The book is supplemented with a free guided meditation. There are many meditation or mindfulness techniques one can practice. This book offers another approach to explore. Another tool in the toolbox of life. In the book, Vishen says he prefers to use the phrase “transcendent practice” vs “meditation”. I think this is an especially fantastic method for someone new to meditation, yet equally as beneficial for someone more experienced. It’s all about what resonates with you at this moment in life. This 6 phase method is a way to prime yourself for an optimal experience and set your intentions. I thoroughly appreciated it!
Thank you NetGalley & Rodale Books for sending this book for review consideration.
Thank you NetGalley & Rodale Books for sending this book for review consideration.
October 20, 2022
I enjoy Vishen Lakhiani's concepts and books. I find his writing a little choppy sometimes but this is one of his better books. I have been meditating for years and had fallen into a rut. This book gave me a good system to reboot my meditation practice and get the most out of it. It is similar to "morning priming" that Tony Robbins talks about. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a practical and actionable approach to mental wellness and meditation.
January 6, 2023
“The 6 Phase Meditation Method” is a comprehensive guide which employs both the physical and emotional health benefits of meditation in an updated manner to fit today’s lifestyles. Lakhiani’s straightforward approach takes away the intimidation behind an ancient practice, modernizing it into a program anyone can follow.
Rest assured, you will not be contorting your body into strange poses or need a large space to find Zen. This method begins in bed upon awakening. The knowledge acquired within the book is taken steps further by downloading the accompanying Mindvalley app. Techniques of creative visualization are recommended to further enhance the meditative experience. The six core phases consist of love, happiness, forgiveness, visualization of your future self, the perfect day, and blessing. Each of these phases expands off the pages of the book with further instruction and guided meditations on the Mindvalley App.
Forget everything you think you know about meditation, this is not your mother’s yoga program. “The 6 Phase Meditation Method” is easy to follow and only requires approximately twenty minutes per day. Taking Lakhianis advice, I downloaded the Mindvalley app and tested phase one immediately after waking. I found his voice mesmerizing as I participated in the guided meditation on compassion. I also enjoyed the background music options that invoke a feeling of calm. After only one session I felt relaxed, happier than usual and patient.
Though at first I was annoyed by continuously having to switch between the book and Mindvalley app, I soon realized the book is meant to educate and inform as you learn about the phases. Once that knowledge is acquired the book may be set aside to concentrate solely on Mindvalley. Each of the six phases adds upon one another as you progress with the program lengthening the time meditating and benefits gained. I like the fact that after only a week’s time, I have the ability to complete the full meditation. Mastery comes through practice.
The writing style is intimate while remaining educational. A few times celebrity endorsements are mentioned which I cringed over. I personally couldn’t care less which professional athlete uses meditation to visualize success. I believe this is a fast-paced method for beginners ready to jump in and discover the benefits of meditation. Personally, I plan to use “The 6 Phase Meditation Method” as a starting point on which to build upon.
Rest assured, you will not be contorting your body into strange poses or need a large space to find Zen. This method begins in bed upon awakening. The knowledge acquired within the book is taken steps further by downloading the accompanying Mindvalley app. Techniques of creative visualization are recommended to further enhance the meditative experience. The six core phases consist of love, happiness, forgiveness, visualization of your future self, the perfect day, and blessing. Each of these phases expands off the pages of the book with further instruction and guided meditations on the Mindvalley App.
Forget everything you think you know about meditation, this is not your mother’s yoga program. “The 6 Phase Meditation Method” is easy to follow and only requires approximately twenty minutes per day. Taking Lakhianis advice, I downloaded the Mindvalley app and tested phase one immediately after waking. I found his voice mesmerizing as I participated in the guided meditation on compassion. I also enjoyed the background music options that invoke a feeling of calm. After only one session I felt relaxed, happier than usual and patient.
Though at first I was annoyed by continuously having to switch between the book and Mindvalley app, I soon realized the book is meant to educate and inform as you learn about the phases. Once that knowledge is acquired the book may be set aside to concentrate solely on Mindvalley. Each of the six phases adds upon one another as you progress with the program lengthening the time meditating and benefits gained. I like the fact that after only a week’s time, I have the ability to complete the full meditation. Mastery comes through practice.
The writing style is intimate while remaining educational. A few times celebrity endorsements are mentioned which I cringed over. I personally couldn’t care less which professional athlete uses meditation to visualize success. I believe this is a fast-paced method for beginners ready to jump in and discover the benefits of meditation. Personally, I plan to use “The 6 Phase Meditation Method” as a starting point on which to build upon.
December 25, 2023
My review has two parts, as I have already reflected on the 6 phase meditation method two days ago; Vishen offers this programme for free in the Mindvalley app, no matter if you have purchased the book or not (You only have to look for it in "Programs".).
I was not delighted about the fact that the videos contain partly the same I read in the book, so I skipped parts of it. When I was faster in doing the programme than reading the same, I skipped the parts in the book. Or I read what I have already heard, because I wanted to repeat it.
1. part, from 23.12.2023:
I am reading the book The 6 Phase Meditation Method now, and at the same time, I am going through the lessons in the Mindvalley app.
I like it, although it is the summary that I have already learnt in the past and therefore not new. These lessons are a good summary. Vishen created a very effective programme.
Nevertheless, I find the meditations themselves far too short - it is hard to visualise all I want in each phase, as it goes too fast. Additionally, Vishen speaks the whole time, which makes it hard to visualise - there is too little space for me.
I believe this is just the beginning, and the meditations here are rather lessons to learn the phases by heart. Once, I will do that without his voice (although it sounds very good!) and just visualise, and it will be perfect.
Still, I am enjoying it and finishing each phase with a big smile in my face. Thank you. ☀️
2. part, from 25.12.2023:
Having read the book and done the programme in the Mindvalley app now, I am sometimes using the whole meditation to repeat all phases, but going also deeper without any guidance, as I do not like the speed of the meditation as well as the missing space for one's own thoughts in it. Almost each time I get a big smile in my face and am just enjoying it.
The book gives additional interesting insights to the phases. I especially enjoyed the end of the book. I also find it good to have the test of the meditation. I might speak it for myself, to have a longer audio and some more space to visualise.
I believe I will manage to forgive and set myself free.
I also look forward to create my own manifesto.
It now feels like a game. I enjoy playing this game and am going to play it daily, whenever I have a moment. I believe Vishen's approach is a game changer. ♥️
I was not delighted about the fact that the videos contain partly the same I read in the book, so I skipped parts of it. When I was faster in doing the programme than reading the same, I skipped the parts in the book. Or I read what I have already heard, because I wanted to repeat it.
1. part, from 23.12.2023:
I am reading the book The 6 Phase Meditation Method now, and at the same time, I am going through the lessons in the Mindvalley app.
I like it, although it is the summary that I have already learnt in the past and therefore not new. These lessons are a good summary. Vishen created a very effective programme.
Nevertheless, I find the meditations themselves far too short - it is hard to visualise all I want in each phase, as it goes too fast. Additionally, Vishen speaks the whole time, which makes it hard to visualise - there is too little space for me.
I believe this is just the beginning, and the meditations here are rather lessons to learn the phases by heart. Once, I will do that without his voice (although it sounds very good!) and just visualise, and it will be perfect.
Still, I am enjoying it and finishing each phase with a big smile in my face. Thank you. ☀️
2. part, from 25.12.2023:
Having read the book and done the programme in the Mindvalley app now, I am sometimes using the whole meditation to repeat all phases, but going also deeper without any guidance, as I do not like the speed of the meditation as well as the missing space for one's own thoughts in it. Almost each time I get a big smile in my face and am just enjoying it.
The book gives additional interesting insights to the phases. I especially enjoyed the end of the book. I also find it good to have the test of the meditation. I might speak it for myself, to have a longer audio and some more space to visualise.
I believe I will manage to forgive and set myself free.
I also look forward to create my own manifesto.
It now feels like a game. I enjoy playing this game and am going to play it daily, whenever I have a moment. I believe Vishen's approach is a game changer. ♥️
December 21, 2022
I've been meditating for ~10 years, and picked this up because I was looking to shake up my practice. I think there are some good ideas here, and I'll definitely try to adapt them. And Vishen is an enthusiastic and energetic guide. I guess my sticking point is that six very distinct and complex topics seems like a lot to cram into a 15 minute meditation, and when I was listing to the "guided meditation" on the MindValley app, all I could think was "Could you shut up for a second so I can hear myself think about what you're asking me to think about?"
However, this could be me. For my first six months of meditation, I used the Headspace app, then abandoned it for Insight Timer because I preferred silence. I've done a few online courses and guided meditations since, but I generally find "guidance" to be more distracting than anything else. But again, that's me: if Vishen's approach works for you, great.
For myself, I think I'll probably take one topic at a time to make it the focus of my 20-minute session, and just rotate topics (maybe make up a seventh, so that I can assign each one to a day of the week. :)).
However, this could be me. For my first six months of meditation, I used the Headspace app, then abandoned it for Insight Timer because I preferred silence. I've done a few online courses and guided meditations since, but I generally find "guidance" to be more distracting than anything else. But again, that's me: if Vishen's approach works for you, great.
For myself, I think I'll probably take one topic at a time to make it the focus of my 20-minute session, and just rotate topics (maybe make up a seventh, so that I can assign each one to a day of the week. :)).
August 19, 2024
I found this book hard to read, but enjoyable enough to listen to when I switched to audible (and bonus points: they actually included the sessions they refer you to in the app on the audio version).
It has some mindful takeaways and a genuine intention… my only two issues are unless you reread the last chapter with the full six phase meditation or you download the app I don’t think it would be easy to remember thus turn into a habit and implement. My other issue was this book is one big ad for his app; which was really annoying to think people spent money buying this book, just to be told to buy a $500 yearly subscription for an app on top of it. I get he wants multiple streams of income but it’s just poor taste, if anything have a barcode at the back of the book to allow access to the app and his teachings he’s referring to, since people are already supporting him by reading and buying the book
It has some mindful takeaways and a genuine intention… my only two issues are unless you reread the last chapter with the full six phase meditation or you download the app I don’t think it would be easy to remember thus turn into a habit and implement. My other issue was this book is one big ad for his app; which was really annoying to think people spent money buying this book, just to be told to buy a $500 yearly subscription for an app on top of it. I get he wants multiple streams of income but it’s just poor taste, if anything have a barcode at the back of the book to allow access to the app and his teachings he’s referring to, since people are already supporting him by reading and buying the book
December 4, 2022
When Vishen Lakhiani set out to create a meditation method he researched all known meditation practices available at the time and selected and incorporated those that he found most beneficial and effective to ultimately become his 6 phase meditation method. He does an excellent job explaining the benefits of meditation and the basic tenets seem very sound and effective. However, if you are looking for the book to instruct you in how to perform the method, you will not find that here. Instead, the author repeatedly refers you to his Mindvalley app. Access to the app is free with a purchase of the book. As I received a free copy from Rodale books in exchange for an honest review, I was unable to access this app and am, therefore, unequipped to comment on the success of the method.
October 17, 2022
Its a new and very interesting way to talk about the meditation where the author is challenging almost all the stereo typical ways of meditation -- I am looking forward to practice in the way Vishen has guided.
I felt like its POWERFUL PRACTICE and it is explained in a way that is easy to understand and to implement.
There are many meditation or mindfulness techniques one can practice. This book offers another approach to explore. Another tool in the toolbox of life. In the book, Vishen says he prefers to use the phrase “transcendent practice” vs “meditation”
I felt like its POWERFUL PRACTICE and it is explained in a way that is easy to understand and to implement.
There are many meditation or mindfulness techniques one can practice. This book offers another approach to explore. Another tool in the toolbox of life. In the book, Vishen says he prefers to use the phrase “transcendent practice” vs “meditation”
August 17, 2022
Not for me although I have used meditiation for over 40 years through various Guru's and methodology. This is more of a young person's current culture approach to meditation and for people who operate their lives on fast speed. To me that goes against the tenants of meditation. If your looking for a medition guide you can use this but also utilize other methods and teachers. Its a aproach that is not for me but may word well for others that are not well versed in meditaiton teachings.
October 2, 2022
This was very easy to read and understand because of the author’s conversational tone throughout. I’m one of those people who is skeptical about most claims unless I’m given a sufficient amount of evidence to go with them, so I ended up enjoying this a lot. I appreciated that Vishen didn’t just give anecdotal evidence, but also plenty of scientific data to back up his method. I haven’t put this method into practice yet, so I can’t say it truly works yet, but so far, I’m hopeful!
January 24, 2024
Reduced stars because the book is not really necessary… once you’ve read the intro and understand his journey and the impetus behind the meditation approach, you are likely either sold or not on the style of meditation he is proposing. And then the next step is practicing that meditation, using the Mindvalley app. I really like the meditation practice, but the book itself could have been an article or podcast.
September 20, 2024
“We live in a society that constantly reminds us how much happier we’d be if we bought whatever they’re selling. Our happiness has a price tag, and nobody forks out more than someone with the “I’ll-be-happy-when” syndrome.
When we’re stuck in the forward gap, our consumerist society cracks open the champagne to celebrate. Yes, we’re encouraged to be a bit unhappy.
Why? Because there’s not a whole lot of money to be made in happy people”
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
Vishen Lakhiani
When we’re stuck in the forward gap, our consumerist society cracks open the champagne to celebrate. Yes, we’re encouraged to be a bit unhappy.
Why? Because there’s not a whole lot of money to be made in happy people”
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
Vishen Lakhiani
October 22, 2022
I do think there are some exaggerated claims in this book and lot of hyperbole. Nevertheless, the merits of his core message still is extremely important and for that I would like to give this book 4.5 rating but since there is no half point, I decided to round down to 4. Thank you for this lovely book
December 1, 2022
Strength of the book is to gather in one place a sensible sequence, overview with some instruction, and hand picked selection of different types of mediation to lean on. Yes, the language is at times is off putting, and their is some sales thrown in for the author's business...but IMHO the overall charge and direction is just right.
January 1, 2023
Forgiveness – the superpower that sets you free.
Future Vision – set long-term goals to propel your life forward.
The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.
Future Vision – set long-term goals to propel your life forward.
The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 1, 2023
This method recharges your reserves of compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, creative visualization, and spiritual connection with your inner self; rediscovering serenity, calmness, and mental discipline to make changes. A better attitude makes for a life more magical, filled with love, light, and happiness.
April 9, 2023
I was looking for some guidance for meditation and this book is it! It is not the typical close your eyes and don’t think of anything. It is composed on 6 principles: love, gratitude, forgiveness, visualization, self forgiveness and a higher power embrace/blessing.
These principles are beautiful. This technique alludes to Jose Silva mind control method which is very interesting.
These principles are beautiful. This technique alludes to Jose Silva mind control method which is very interesting.
October 9, 2022
Heard vishen on dave asprey’s podcast, and this book sounded interesting. He does a walkthrough of the lesson at the end of each chapter, which I skipped since I can listen later on the mindvalley app. I love my kundalini meditations, but I’m going to give this a try too.
November 15, 2022
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