Akshay Patel - Vigyan Bhairav Tantra

Meditation in Movement and the Sudden Stop Dharana – Vigyan Bhairav Tantra

Akshay Patel August 10, 2026

Two related dharanas in Vigyan Bhairav Tantra use movement and its abrupt cessation as the practice: one turns continuous motion into the object of awareness; the other uses a sudden stop to produce a moment of heightened clarity before the mind can catch up.

Dharanas

Using Emotions as Meditation – The Emotion-as-Doorway Dharana (Vigyan Bhairav Tantra)

Akshay Patel August 7, 2026

Several techniques in Vigyan Bhairav Tantra use the energy of strong emotion — anger, desire, even jealousy — as the direct object of meditation. Not suppression, not acting out: full presence in the feeling itself.

Dharanas

Meditation While Falling Asleep – The Sleep Threshold Dharana (Vigyan Bhairav Tantra)

Akshay Patel August 6, 2026

Vigyan Bhairav Tantra contains a dharana that uses the transitional zone between waking and sleep as its object — not falling asleep, but maintaining one thread of awareness at the exact edge where the body is letting go.

Dharanas

Meditation on the Spine – Sushumna Energy Dharana (Vigyan Bhairav Tantra)

Akshay Patel August 4, 2026

The dharana of placing awareness along the spine uses the body's central axis as an anchor for attention. Here is what the practice actually involves — and how to work with it without strain or over-interpretation.

Sadhana & Guidance

Meditation Technique for Better Focus and Concentration – Vigyan Bhairav Tantra

Akshay Patel August 3, 2026

If your mind is scattered across too many tasks, notifications, and inputs, certain Vigyan Bhairav Tantra techniques can meaningfully support the development of sustained focus and mental clarity — though the mechanism and timeline are often different from what people expect.

Sadhana & Guidance

Meditation Techniques for Anxiety and Overthinking – Vigyan Bhairav Tantra

Akshay Patel July 31, 2026

Anxiety and overthinking are among the most common reasons people turn to meditation — and certain VBT techniques are genuinely well-suited for a restless, anxious mind. This article helps you identify the right starting point and set realistic expectations.

Tantra Foundations

What Is a Dharana? – Concentration vs Centering in Vigyan Bhairav Tantra

Akshay Patel July 30, 2026

The word "dharana" appears in both Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra — but it means something quite different in each context. Confusing them is one of the most common reasons practitioners struggle with VBT techniques.

Tantra Foundations

Shiva and Shakti in Tantra – What They Really Mean

Akshay Patel July 28, 2026

In tantra, Shiva and Shakti are not simply a divine couple from mythology. They represent the two fundamental poles of all existence — consciousness and energy — and understanding their relationship is the key to understanding what the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra is actually teaching.

Tantra Foundations

Who Is Bhairav (Bhairava) in Tantra? – The Fierce Form of Shiva Explained

Akshay Patel July 27, 2026

The name Vigyan Bhairav Tantra places Bhairava at its very center — yet who or what Bhairava actually represents is often misunderstood. This article explains the meaning of Bhairava not as mythology but as a precise philosophical concept within Kashmir Shaivism.

Practice Guides

What to Expect When Starting Tantra Sadhana – Experiences and Stages

Akshay Patel July 24, 2026

Before you begin a tantra sadhana, it helps to know what genuinely tends to happen in the early weeks — and equally, what usually does not. This grounded guide covers the real range of early meditation experiences, from boredom to brief stillness, without over-promising.

Tantra Sadhna