The Inner Journey: A Course in Meditation
Based on the Teachings of Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras
42 lessons, including guided meditations
Lessons marked with* include guided meditations
Introduction
1 – What Meditation Is and Is Not
2 – Origins & Types of Meditation
Chapter 1: Building a Strong Foundation
1 – Foundations of Practice
2 – Basic Steps of Preparation* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Being in the Present Moment* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Establishing a Regular Practice
Chapter 2: Turning Within
1 – Finding Inner Peace
2 – Pranayama: Breath Control* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Calming the Nerves
4 – Nadi Shodhana Pranayama* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
5 – Ujjayi Pranayama* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
6 – So’ham Pranayama* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
Chapter 3: Concentration: Focusing Your Mind
1 – Power of Attention
2 – Trataka: Yogic Gazing* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Bhramari Pranayama* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Developing Your Concentration* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
5 – Overcoming Associative Thinking
Chapter 4: Mantra Japa
1 – Repetition of Mantras
2 – Practice of Mantra Japa* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Managing a Wandering Mind* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Other Kinds of Mantra Japa
Chapter 5: Witnessing Your Mind
1 – Observing Bodily Sensations* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
2 – Observing the Breath* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Observing Thoughts & Emotions* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Practice of Mindfulness
Chapter 6: The Psychology of Meditation
1 – Psychological Pressures
2 – Managing Difficult Situations
3 – Purity of Mind
4 – Cultivating New Attitudes* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
Chapter 7: Meditation for Emotional Growth
1 – Dealing with Hurt & Resentment* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
2 – Developing Compassion* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Letting Go: Coping with Grief* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Widening Your Perspective* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
Chapter 8: Devotional Meditation
1 – Meditation on Ishwara* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
2 – Symbolism and Imagery* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Ishwara’s Divine Presence
Chapter 9: Going Deeper: Advanced Techniques
1 – Samadhi: Goal of Yoga* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
2 – Meditating on the Meditator* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
3 – Vedantic Contemplation* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
4 – Meditation on Brahman* Guided Meditation: mp3 podcast
Chapter 10: Developing Your Practice
1 – Overcoming Obstacles
2 – Building a Thriving Practice
