Letting body and mind play

Learning to rest and let body and mind play freely without us.

  • Set the body in an upright position that is stable, safe and comfortable.
  • The eyes are left open, looking downward at a spot on the floor that is about as far in front of you as the distance from the head to the floor.
    • After a few minutes when the experience has settled a bit let the gaze naturally settle to where it feels most intuitively comfortable. This may be looking towards the floor, the horizon, or upwards.
  • Rest and let body and mind play.
    • Notice any sensations and activities that take place while remaining at rest and notice that you have not chosen or initiated them.
  • For the duration of the practice period remain at rest and simply let the body and mind play however they like.
  • Learn the feeling of the natural, resting, effortless awareness that occurs while remaining uninvolved with all that plays out. See how much this can be lived from within daily life.

Luminous Dharma