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.
Phase Instructions
Core Benefits
- Heightened breath awareness
- Increased inner aliveness
- Spontaneous movement facilitation
- Deep stillness experience
- Elevation to a clear, shimmering mental state
Common Questions
The primary goal is to move from heightened breath and vision into spontaneous movement and deep stillness, accessing a clear and shimmering mental state.
Each stage lasts 15 minutes.
The buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream can make one feel as high as standing on Mount Everest, leading to a heightened mental state.
During the surrender stage, one should allow the body’s subtle, self-arising movements to occur naturally.
In the final stage, one lies down in silence, allowing the energy to settle on its own accord.