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     Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness found in both the  Majjhima Nikāya  (MN 10) and  Dīgha Nikāya  (DN 22). “Ekāyano ayaṁ maggo…” “This is the direct path for the purification of beings, for overcoming sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of pain and grief, for the attainment of the right path, and for the realization of Nibbāna.” The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta outlines four domains of mindfulness ( satipaṭṭhāna ) as the direct path to liberation. Practicing these develops deep insight into the nature of impermanence (anicca) , unsatisfactoriness (dukkha) , and not-self (anattā) . The Four Foundations (Satipaṭṭhāna) 1.   Kāyānupassanā – Mindfulness of the Body Breathing: Observing inhalation and exhalation with awareness. Postures: Awareness while walking, standing, sitting, lying down. Clear comprehension: Mindfulness in all daily actions. Parts of the body: Contemplation of 32 body parts to red...

Step-by-Step Traditional Yoga Nidra Practice rooted in classical texts and Tantric–Vedantic principles , particularly the kosha model from the Taittiriya Upanishad and the states of consciousness from the Mandukya Upanishad .  A sacred journey from body awareness to pure consciousness ( Turiya ), traversing the five koshas and waking the inner seer ( sākṣin ).  This version aims at spiritual awakening (moksha) , not just relaxation. Traditional Yoga Nidra – Step-by-Step (Kosha-Based) PREPARATION Posture : Lie in śavāsana (corpse pose), supported and still. Close the eyes gently. Sankalpa (Spiritual Intention): Silently affirm your deepest life vow or soul desire . Keep it short, positive, and present-tense (e.g., “I abide in truth.” ). Common Ground : All aim at freedom from identification with the conditioned self and cultivation of non-reactive awareness ( sākṣī bhāva / sati-paññā ). Yoga : Sankalpa arises from dharma , the soul’s truth. Buddhism : C...