{"id":9296,"date":"2022-06-21T22:43:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=9296"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:10:45","slug":"6-phase-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/6-phase-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Phase Meditation: The secret\u00a0weapon of the\u00a0world\u2019s\u00a0top\u00a0achievers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cAnother meditation?<\/em>\u201d you may be thinking. And it\u2019s six phases? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you \u201cugh\u2026<\/em>\u201d and roll your eyes, understand that we get you<\/em>. There are a lot of tools and practices out there that help transform your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what makes the 6 Phase Meditation so special? Discover what it is and how it works with\u2014bonus!\u2014insights from the creator of the practice himself (and also the founder of Mindvalley), Vishen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the 6 Phase Meditation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First off, don\u2019t be fooled by the name. The 6 Phase Meditation isn\u2019t meditation<\/a> as you know it. Instead, it\u2019s a \u201cform of transcendent practice that allows you to go into your mind and optimize the very act of being human<\/em><\/strong>,<\/em>\u201d explains Vishen in Mindvalley\u2019s The 6 Phase Meditation<\/em> Quest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply, it\u2019s unique thought exercises\u2014six of them, to be exact\u2014designed to transform how you think, perform, grow, heal, and shape the world around you. <\/p>\n\n\n[The 6 Phase Meditation] is a state of being that is possible for everyone. \u2014 @Vishen <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n

And the best part, really, is the amount of time it requires from you: about 15-20 minutes a day. That\u2019s less than the time some of you take in the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it called the 6 Phase Meditation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So if this is a meditation that\u2019s unlike the others, why have it in the name? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, let\u2019s take a look at exercise, for instance. Under the umbrella of “exercise,” we now understand that it\u2019s much more complex than just a form of movement. In fact, there\u2019s a wide spectrum, including jogging, basketball, swimming, yoga, and even 10X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art of mastering your awareness has yet to be understood in that way. All the different practices \u2014 mindfulness, mantra, spiritual, movement, transcendent, and so on \u2014 are clumped under one (and often misinterpreted) word: meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, “meditation” is something that people are often searching for. Besides, when was the last time you googled “multi-faceted psycho-spiritual transcendent mind-training technique”? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the 6 Phase Meditation work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving deep into the magic that is the 6 Phase Meditation, let\u2019s have a closer look at the science behind brainwaves and how they work within the realm of meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How meditation works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meditation is perhaps the most important tool we have to harness the power of our minds, cultivate peace and well-being, and increase our productivity. In fact, a growing number of studies<\/a> demonstrate that meditation can increase the quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is that true? And how does it work? Here are three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Activates various brainwaves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We have five main categories of brainwaves<\/a> \u2014 beta, alpha, theta, delta, and gamma. Each brainwave frequency corresponds to different activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, most of us spend the majority of our day in beta, which is the “thinking, functioning, working” brain. If we go to a yoga class, we might find ourselves in theta, which is associated with calmness and groundedness. And when our sleep is dreamless, we usually have gamma waves. (Fun fact: Monks who have meditated their entire lives are able to reach this state while awake.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we turn meditation into a habit, we increase our ability to alter our brainwaves consciously. It turns out that this ability comes from forgiveness, which is one of the six states of the 6 Phase Meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Changes your brain structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you switch to a different brainwave frequency, you also activate different areas of the brain. Over time, this changes the physical structure of your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are two parts of the brain that change due to meditation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lateral prefrontal cortex<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Known as the “assessment center,” this part of the brain is involved in balancing emotional responses that originate from the fear center or other parts of the brain. When your lateral prefrontal cortex is active, you\u2019re less likely to take things personally, and you\u2019re more likely to override automatic behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The medial prefrontal cortex<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Known as the “me center,” this part of the brain helps you process information about yourself. That includes behaviors like thinking about your future, self-reflection, daydreaming, inferring about someone else\u2019s state of mind, social interactions, and feeling empathy for others. After meditation, we begin to draw on this center only when we need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Strengthens your corpus callosum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You might know that the left hemisphere of our brain specializes in linguistic skills, analysis, and math, while the right hemisphere of our brain specializes in creativity. That\u2019s what people are referring to when they talk about the left-brain-right-brain paradigm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem most of us (especially in the Western world) experience is that we tend to strengthen our left brain<\/a> more, leaving our poor right brain to deteriorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two hemispheres do “talk” to each other through the corpus callosum, feeding ideas to each other. As a result, we become more creative. But this only happens if we strengthen the corpus callosum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news? The 6 Phase Meditation does exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the 6 Phase Meditation is about<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn life, there are certain characteristics we need to constantly uplevel with,<\/em>\u201d says Vishen. And when we\u2019re able to embrace them, our lives will flow with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These characteristics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Love and compassion. <\/strong>It\u2019s all about the intention of moving from judgment to caring, from isolation to connection, and from indifference or dislike to understanding. And in doing so, you\u2019re able to receive love as well as give it to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Happiness and gratitude.<\/strong> Medications to feel happiness? Nah, try gratitude instead. Science<\/a> shows that the consistent practice of being thankful is greatly associated with happiness. And it\u2019s all within your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Peace and forgiveness. <\/strong>Here\u2019s one thing many people often forget: Forgiveness isn\u2019t about excusing past behaviors or actions. It\u2019s a process that allows you to free yourself of the blame game and find peace within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Vision for your future.<\/strong> This is where the power of visualization<\/a> comes in. What the brain visualizes creates shifts in the body. So soak in a future vision of something incredible you want to attract in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Mastering your day.<\/strong> Play the game of \u201cWouldn\u2019t it be nice if\u2026<\/em>\u201d with all the segments of your day. Because your brain will focus on what you need it to focus on, imagine, with all your senses, how you\u2019d love for your day to play out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Support and blessing.<\/strong> Step into your day with ease and guidance, as well as with your intuition on high, knowing that the Universe (or whichever Higher Being you believe in) has your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice that the first three focus on the present, while the last three center around the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With each of these six human needs, there\u2019s a transcendent exercise attached to it. As you move through each phase, you may just find deep emotional, intellectual, and possibly even spiritual breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a visual representation of how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to keep in mind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to meditation in the traditional sense, you\u2019re encouraged to be mindful of your thoughts and breath as you sit or lie comfortably. But with the 6 Phase Meditation, the rules are slightly<\/em> different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearing your mind? Not required. Focus on your breathing? No need for that. Sit or lie comfortably? Not unless you want to fall asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what do you need to do instead? Here are a few key things to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n