Gourishankar Meditation

Gourishankar Meditation is an evening method from Osho that moves from heightened breath and vision into spontaneous movement and deep stillness. Osho said that when the first stage is done correctly, the buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream can make one feel as high as standing on Gourishankar (Mt. Everest)—a clear, shimmering altitude within.

The practice unfolds in four 15‑minute stages: breath retention to elevate inner aliveness; soft, unwavering gazing into light; surrender to the body’s subtle, self‑arising movements (Latihan); and finally, a silent lying‑down, where the energy settles of its own accord. It is both poetic and precise: you follow simple directions, then allow the inner intelligence to take over.