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Meditation & Personal Development

Discover the Depth of Extended Meditation

Moving beyond quick fixes and surface-level practices, we explore meditation as a sustained journey into inner awareness. Our programs focus on developing the patience and skill needed for longer sessions that create lasting change.

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Why Duration Matters in Meditation

Short meditation sessions certainly have their place, but something different happens when we sit for 45 minutes, an hour, or longer. The mind goes through distinct phases - initial restlessness, then settling, and finally reaching states that simply aren't accessible in brief practices.

Many practitioners spend years doing 10-minute sessions and wonder why they're not experiencing the transformative effects they've read about. The answer often lies in giving the practice more time to unfold.

  • Learn to navigate the stages of longer sessions
  • Develop concentration that deepens naturally over time
  • Experience states of calm that extend beyond the cushion
  • Build mental resilience through sustained attention

Three Pathways to Sustained Practice

Each approach offers a different entry point into longer meditation, allowing you to find what resonates with your temperament and current skill level.

B

Breath-Centered Method

Starting with 20-minute sessions and gradually extending to 60+ minutes, this approach uses breath awareness as an anchor while the mind learns to settle into longer periods of focused attention.

O

Open Awareness Practice

Rather than focusing on a single object, this method teaches you to rest in spacious awareness itself. Particularly effective for those who find concentrated focus too restrictive during extended sessions.

M

Movement Integration

Combines seated meditation with slow, mindful movement sequences. This hybrid approach helps maintain alertness during longer sessions and works well for those who struggle with purely static practice.

Your Development Arc

Most students follow a predictable progression when learning extended meditation. Here's what you can typically expect during your first year.

1

Months 1-2: Building Foundations

Learning to sit comfortably for 20-30 minutes while developing basic concentration skills. Most students report initial resistance but begin noticing improved focus in daily activities.

2

Months 3-5: Extending Duration

Gradually increasing session length to 45-60 minutes. This phase often includes working through periods of restlessness and developing patience with the natural fluctuations of mental activity.

3

Months 6-8: Deepening Stability

Reaching consistent 60+ minute sessions with growing periods of sustained calm. Students typically report better emotional regulation and improved sleep quality during this phase.

4

Months 9-12: Integration

Advanced techniques and longer retreat-style sessions become accessible. The practice begins supporting other areas of personal development and life decision-making with greater clarity.

Experienced Guidance Makes the Difference

Extended meditation isn't just about sitting longer - it requires understanding how to work skillfully with the mind during different phases of a session. Our instructors have each maintained daily practices of 60+ minutes for over a decade.

Rather than leaving you to figure things out alone, we provide specific guidance for common challenges that arise during longer sessions: dealing with physical discomfort, working with mental agitation, and recognizing the subtle signs of deepening concentration.

Meet Our Teaching Team

Vikram Desai

Senior Instructor

15 years of daily practice, specializing in breath-centered approaches. Vikram helps students navigate the transition from short to extended sessions.

Priyanka Sharma

Lead Teacher

Expert in open awareness methods with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping students develop sustainable long-term practice routines.