Seeing the Spiritual eye - tips and tricks - shambhavi mudra

[@ashwins.selvarajan1714]

Imagine among the billions of gigabytes of videos on youtube, this channel is probably among the most useful to human development...this is not an exaggeration. Thank you for this gem.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Ashwinji, I'm honored! What a blessing! I will aspire to be so.

[@saipavan1950]

Im also thinking the same ,very very useful channel

[@moscadragone1396]

It's amazing how Forrest is spreading teachings, much of them have been kept secret for centuries and many people have paid much money to learn from a kind of "masters". I really understand something huge is happening through internet, a global historical spiritual revolution. Thanx Master Forrest.

[@saipavan1950]

@@moscadragone1396 I also feel the same thing ,he is spreading his knowledge selflessly😍

[@vichu000]

I totally agree.. It's like finding gold In a junk yard... Called youtube

[@earthtones9111]

I have been seeing the spiritual eye during my practice, it comes naturally👁️ To get answers and clarity during my day I just relax and tune into my eye and quickly I focus and miraculously an answer comes.... like literally miracles 😃 It's the trick to life 😀 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏

[@silverrayleigh8095]

How do you see spiritual eye ?

[@imck76]

You are a True angel. No one else simplifies it so concisely and clearly!

[@kelseya330]

Finally someone explaining why you can see it better in dim light… thank you!!

[@thealacritarian]

I am so glad you shared this! I have experienced this on and off throughout my life. It definitely happens more often and more vividly during meditation.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Great David!

[@ericfontaine1997]

Im so fortunate to have discovered your youtube channel a few days ago. What you are teaching is ultra helpful/beneficial for aspiring yogis such as myself. I've been doing meditation activities for about 15 years, and about 3 years ago i read "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Yogananda, which introduced me to Kriya yoga. In my search for learning Kriya Yoga, I discovered the book "Kriya Secrets Revealed" by J. C. Stevens. It is an excellent book to learn the techniques you are talking about. But the extra information you provide is priceless stuff which I have not found anywhere else. I learned the Kechari Mudra about 15 months ago, but still need to lengthen my tongue a bit more to reach the special spot in the nasal cavity. Your kechari mudra videos revealed a bunch of useful information for me about what to do with the tongue once attaining kechari mudra. I have experimented with Yoni Mudra a bit, but this video gives me more insight into the technique. Ive got to work on the breathing techniques you described to reduce heartbeats. I had not heard anything on that subject before. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experiences and i look forward to watching all your existing videos and future videos. BTW, in a recent deep meditation i prayed for a guru to come to me to accelerate/advance my progress, and 2 days later you showed up in my youtube search for information on shambhavi mudra. I consider my prayer answered. So cool. So grateful.

[@ForrestKnutson]

ERIC! I somehow was not notified of this comment!! Thank you so much for your sincere thanks!! And congratulations on such a sincere practice. It is no mean feat to keep intensity and desire to meditate for such a length of time. Good on you! WONDERFUL that you are studying HRV with these videos! It's really phenomenal, and teaches everyone to go deep very quickly. The idea is to notice when your hands get hot and heavy. That's the beginning. From there it only deepens. Thank you for your encouragement, and I'm thrilled to hear your prayer was answered!

[@kantamasters]

You may choose to ask Forrest about Original Kriya Yoga, individually. Changed our lives and then Forrest's info made it even MORE effective! Also, contributing to him on Patreon opens up even more guidance and assistance.

[@dineshs13655]

Amazing Forrest ji. U make everything so easy with techniques n scientific knowledge to progress in our spiritual journey

[@vijayakumarp7593]

Wonderful, Forrest, one beautiful aspect of you is you care to reply every individual who writes a comment. I am very much delighted and grateful to you Pranams.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Vijayakumar! It's been a joy to help and clarify. 🙏

[@Modern_Alchemist1111]

I've been seeing purple colour during my meditation sessions for some time. Despite seeking insights from various sources, it was through your channel that I learned about the spiritual eyes. Now, not only do I continue to perceive the purple color, but I've also started seeing tiny white star, the golden arc and also the whole golden circle. Grateful for the understanding.❤🥰🙏

[@arjjutheenathayalan6321]

Hi I’m seeing the purple color move around while I’m doing meditation eyes closed , what I have to do now to see the golden circle , thank you

[@lispernyambura3163]

You are a godsend, Forrest. Much love for spreading the wonderful messages in your channel.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Lisper!

[@sumanth3036]

Thnq so much, u sound logical to me as Indian, about the aura too. Thnq for sharing

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you! I hope this is helpful to you in your practice!

[@kashivishwanath7603]

Great video ....a couple of questions: 1. Do we press the ears and eyes before meditation or random say 5 to 10 times a day. 2. After watching your videos I am practicing HRV and SVS. How long does it take for one to open his third eye. I mean how many months of meditation. 3. Does meditation require initiations or attunement? Some basic doubts, would highly appreciate your feedback. Thanks once again for this superb video.👌👌👌

[@Frederikrolando]

It is very helpful thanks. One request - the music could be lower volume :-)

[@edithattreed4762]

Thank you, finally someone knows how to explain it very well

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Edith!

[@MS-yz7sr]

I'm intrigued and would love to hear more about what you experimented with as a child.

[@KoolNess44]

Just finding this now!

[@mannie2075]

I Will be trying so much love from Sweden and thank you 🙏

[@sardurondesarges6675]

Sir do you have a video about balancing daily and spiritual life / work and sadhana? As a stay at home mum who wants to start consistent meditation and a deeper practice that would be of tremendous help.

[@artofwebdesign]

Thank you, man. I also sometimes experience something you did with the hand on the wall, appearing a copy, a schade. Sometimes when I come out of meditation, the room is more full of light. Sometimes little twinkles. But it only lasts for Some seconds. I do not pay attention to this and I do not often meditate. Perhaps your technique Will help me to figure out / experience more. Tip: You look so good without your glasses on. Very Pure. ☀️

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's wonderful! It's happening because your eyes are dilating in meditation, which is perfect.

[@ashwinrajaram8851]

Thanks Forrest. This is very useful advice

[@ForrestKnutson]

My pleasure! I'm glad it was useful.

[@jeffreybaus752]

Oh. I started doing that a long time ago to amuse myself. So that's what that is.. .

[@ForrestKnutson]

Great Jeffrey!

[@801oap]

Very helpful, especially the instruction on how to dilate the eyes just prior to the technique. Would you (before you would regularly see it) sometimes practice the technique (closing the ears, etc.) while breathing normally (to have more time to gaze toward the spiritual eye) or only (always) with the breath retained.

[@ForrestKnutson]

I would breath normally. Great question!

[@mummyboochats9174]

This happened 2 me for the first time today... I saw an eye with long lashes but everytime I tried to focus on it, it kept moving x

[@ForrestKnutson]

Perfect Avril! As the eyes become stable and we get used to looking at it without moving the eyes, it will stop moving around.

[@mummyboochats9174]

@@ForrestKnutson thank you for ur reply! Looking forward in continuing my spiritual journey and ur videos are amazing xx peace and love xx

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@mummyboochats9174 perfect Avril! 🙏🙏

[@GreekDharma7]

Oh my, it happens to me as well, but I thought it was irrelevant !! I feel so happy now !!! Namastw

[@onorg1]

try shambavi in the bright sun, ....u probably have

[@DivineScrollsHub]

Thank you very much

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you!

[@nelagarcia2657]

Very nice! Thank you.

[@ForrestKnutson]

You're welcome!

[@juanmartinvilla7611]

Thank you!!

[@damarubhandari7253]

Thanks sir

[@Youtubeguys6090]

Forrestji I am a kriya practitioner of many years.i can see the eye but faintly and that too in jyotimudra after great effort.but it remains for few seconds seconds then vanishes

[@tapasyapundir8555]

Forrest, I have migraine and pain occurs below the brows where brows start near the nose. The pain points are inward inside the eyes below the brows. Wen I do Shambhavi I feel pain. When I did not know about shambhavi I still used to do it for relief. Its great to know about it from you

[@ForrestKnutson]

Wow, Tapasya, definitely give it a rest until the headache subsides. When pressure increases from yogic practices, it's helpful to pull the sensation back towards the medulla, or imagine the pressure is spreading into infinity. But when you have a regular headache, definitely give the shambhavi practice a rest. I hope you feel better soon!!

[@ТатьянаЧернюк-у2б]

Hello Forrest! Thanks for your videos and valuable information!! I just would like to share what help me to see lights. What r you saying about dilating your eyes. I think I did the same but with the different approach!! I try to imagine, and not only imagine but for really go through the space in my mind, with the details, what is behind my back, a room, another building, a street, another house, I would go far away in that direction, could reach out to another city by doing that in my head, the same I would do for what is in front of me, a road, building, houses, mountains, and go go, to another state, the same to what is on the left and on the right of me, then under my feet, I would go so deeply down... and then go up to the space, where is no limitations, then I would FEEL, very important FEEL ALL THAT SPACE AROUND ME AND I WOULD EXPAND MYSSLF in each directions, and I would see myself like the whole planet, I would reach to Europe, all around the world, and after finishing expanding myself in the space, usually at that point I would start seeing lights...

[@ТатьянаЧернюк-у2б]

It’s hard work for me this part, because you have to feel that expansion for real , you have to feel that space around you.. but a few days ago, I was sleeping, and usually waking up many times during night.. so during one night, I woke up, but my eyes were closed, I just was turning to another back, and STARTED SEEING PURPLE LIGHTS, SHINING LIKE A DIAMOND!!! I have never experienced this during night. It was not a night dream, I was awake with close eyes, and suddenly I started seeing purple moving changing shapes lights!!! It was beautiful!!!

[@MS-yz7sr]

I have a technique that came to me while remote viewing. Still trying to work some of it out. Perhaps you'd be willing to give it a try//help out or provide some advice. Is there a way to contact you?

[@Ss-zl1ru]

I don't know what is going on but I wasn't even aware of this... I see that thing all the time...not while meditating just looking at something or eye wandering, what am I supposed to do?? I didn't; try for it or anything; I was ignoring it; should I see a doctor?

[@gabrieleingrassia2703]

I did it right now, and I saw it. Thank you so much. My problem is that my eyelids are very thin, and if I try to meditate when there is a source of light around me I can see only red and orange. I'll try to meditate more at night.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes it's definitely best done in the pitch dark.

[@annemargaret4492]

Great. Are you forcing spirit by touching eyes?(forcing mother nature too soon)

[@ForrestKnutson]

Great question. It's a way to squeeze the light out early, and have an experience (very gently). Eventually seeing the 3rd eye becomes spontaneous in a darkened (or sometimes even a lightened) room.

[@rinakaur7245]

What does it look like?

[@yvonnethompson8758]

thanks again.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Yvonne!

[@yonix3958]

In the kriya taught by Sri-mukherjee, it is said: " While breathing in this natural way, you mentally chant Om six times in Kutastha (the central point of the spiritual eye) during inhalation and six times during exhalation. This will seem to you not a correct way of practicing Kriya, but please practice this way, this is what Lahiri Mahasaya and Swami Pranabananda Giri instructed". Here, the inhale and the exhale are of the same duration. Do I still have to practice hrv breathing?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes you do. This is not the original Kriya. I don't agree with Mr. Mukherjee.

[@klmiller333]

What does it mean if you see an eye in a triangle during meditation?

[@ForrestKnutson]

The mind loves to see faces and eyes. It is a very common experience in meditation. If the left amygdala is at play, this may resolve into something very uplifting.

[@latoyahelga4800]

Can I ask you? I have a sensation of fire just in the middle of my forehead, and I am feeling the my eyes automatically are in higher position, more up then usual. Is it ok to have such a feelings? Thanks a lot

[@ForrestKnutson]

So long as it isn't uncomfortable. This is part of the 1st knot. Watch the video about Lahiri Mahasaya and the 3 Knots.

[@timedriverable]

The shamans had a similiar technique where they would just gaze straight ahead with their eyes but direct their attention to their prifereall vision.Sorry about the spelling

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's great David!

[@nwoods4260]

When i first started meditating 2 yrs ago my crown and third eye area tingled. It still does that. Sometimes when i close my eyes i see an eye looking back at me. Its always one eye at a time but different ones. They just look like a human eye. I do wonder if some are dog/cat eyes. One reminds me of an elephant eye. Can you give me your thoughts on that? Thank you

[@ForrestKnutson]

If it is an actual eye, then you may be having a vision. If it is the shape of the third eye, then you may be seeing the third eye. Or perhaps your subconscious is taking the 3rd eye and turning it into a vision.

[@nwoods4260]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank you for replying. I dont know, it slowly fades in and its like we're looking into each others eye and then it fades away.

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@nwoods4260 wonderful. Either way I would embrace the experience and go with it.

[@thomasgwyn1589]

When I was a child, when I closed my eyes for sleep, rings of colour used to descend on me. I loved it. But it went away. I miss that. Is that like your golden ring of light? Is this the same old case of being born with knowledge and ability soon forgotten?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes, that's correct. When we are young, we are so much more relaxed, and not taken so completely into the story of life.

[@rineeshvpr9]

What is he meant by heart rate variability

[@ForrestKnutson]

The resonate state between the breath and the heart, where the rate of pulse goes up and down in conjunction with the breath. I have many videos on this.

[@amilcarnunez1972]

I have been meditating for the last 3 days, and before I was done, I saw a physical eye from afar and the more I stared at it the more vibration I was receiving and it felt amazing. My body felt numb during my meditation. It felt like I was floating. Is this normal? I’ve been practicing my breathing, so I think that’s helping me.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Perfect. When some people see the spiritual eye it looks so much like an eye that that's what they see. The numbness that you experienced and the floating is part of the freeze response so you can see a recent video on my channel about that.

[@amilcarnunez1972]

@@ForrestKnutson will look into it! Thanks for responding! :)

[@JJ-dk1lr]

I saw a physical eye open during meditation! It scared me a bit and disappeared. Is this normal?

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's really interesting you know I've had a few people say this just recently and I think it's the mind's tendency to want to personify everything. so you are seeing the lights and the subconscious is personifying it as an actual eye.

[@frederickaugustusdouglass9713]

Lovely video. Just one question, do you ever see something that looks like a portal when your eyes are closed?

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's it, that's the spiritual eye.

[@krishnadaskp21]

Namaste master Forrest. May I know who your Guru is ?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Sri Ashok Singh. He's pictured on my website, www.meditativemellows.com/ and I have a few interviews with him on my channel.

[@kathyryan7611]

Thank you!!! 🙌🙏♾

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you, Kathy! I'm so happy you had a chance to watch, and it is useful to you!

[@jennifermc3125]

If I'm already in HRV with HHH should I disturb that state to touch the corners of my eyes like this? Or am I supposed to start out that way? I can dilate my eyes, no problem. Just curious about moving after I'm all mellowed. 😂 Thanks, Forrest.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Fantastic question! What I teach my students is to stay in the mellow in the after effects poise state of meditation for as long as possible and then once you feel yourself coming out of that deep peace then go ahead and work on this kind of technique.

[@wendelynompad9243]

After I feel that their is creepy things happy at home and I only feel it. I go to bed and closed my eyes without touching my face I saw something formed like this 👉💀 and after that beautiful eyes formed and scared me because that was the first time I've seen in my whole life. Today I do meditation if I can still see those eyes and different colors and it's still work! What happen to me? 🥺

[@wendelynompad9243]

@Thormm why did you saw them too?

[@LovePrabanjam]

Do we press eyes at the end of meditation or whenever we wish to get a feeling of expansion

[@ForrestKnutson]

Usually at the end after entering HRV Resonance 🤩🙏

[@LovePrabanjam]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank u so much for the reply, I am ur new subscriber, I am just watching all ur videos one by one, it is all such a phenomenal explanation. No one has ever explained their own experiences especially this Shambavi Mudhra 😍😍😍

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@LovePrabanjam thank you! I'm so glad it is helping and clarifying!

[@Omelija17]

Hello Forrest, thank you so much for knowledge you shared here, I wish I could find your video earlier. I do my shambhavi almost 40 days, still beginner, and I was told to tilt head and eyes automatically look up between eyebrows, I find it really hard to hold them in one position, in order to do that, I have to concentrate them so I would feel little pressure,can you give me some tips how to hold them still.I find it hard to keep them looking up for long time.And also I see golden light sometimes which keep constantly flashing, what can it be?when we look up , do the both eyes have to look In the centre of eyebrows?I will be really grateful if you can advice me on this.Many thanks

[@ForrestKnutson]

That flashing is part of the spiritual eye. It takes some time to get the habit of looking up. When it's too much take a break. Rest, and then try again. The act of looking up will stimulate alpha brainwaves, and help your meditation.

[@Omelija17]

@@ForrestKnutson thank you very much for your reply.

[@joncen2658]

When I press an eye and move it I immediately notice goldenish ring towards the point in the center of the forehead, also I barely notice whitish point in that ring. Is that real medulla or kutastha and if yes, how can I improve that vision. Thanks

[@ForrestKnutson]

That ring is the spiritual eye. Well done. To improve it, you can practice the OM Technique or Yoni Mudra, and use the HRV Resonance to still the body into the Tranquil Breath as I teach in the 4th Phase Training.

[@jaktonge6632]

I sometimes have an orb like light either coming toward me or away, and I feel it, feels vibrant and blissful. I am still not sure if it the spiritual eye as it happens when I am simply laying down with my girl, or even if I haven't eaten to well randomly. It also never stays in one place and is always moving toward or away. Maybe tuning my diet and stopping smoking would be ideal. Any help would be fascinating.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes, that's the spiritual eye

[@jaktonge6632]

@@ForrestKnutson thank you for such a quick reply, exiting stuff forest, sometimes I can be meditating for an hour and nothing and other times I just have to lay down haha. It feels like I am pulling in prana or some sort of universal energy 😊

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@jaktonge6632 it happens when you lay down because you are more relaxed than when you are in your meditation. So in your meditation you might be trying to hard or not comfortable enough.

[@jaktonge6632]

@@ForrestKnutson awesome thank you so much so I'm on the right track. Big big fan of your work, brilliantly refreshing.

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@jaktonge6632 thank you!

[@akhilkumar4134]

I saw a blue circle in a big green circle !!!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Beautiful! That's it!

[@derrickdavis9895]

Not sure if it's the same thing. But when I very first wake up I look up to the 3rd eye I can see it for a split second

[@ForrestKnutson]

Very likely. Usually, when someone tells me "I think I'm seeing it" they almost always are. 99.9 percent of the time.

[@dakotahsimonson4037]

If i visualizes or imagine seeing the spiritual eye will the brain/body respond the same way?

[@ForrestKnutson]

You can induce it sometimes. ... You can stare at the dark you see, and expand your peripheral vision, if that's what you mean. That expansion will help to create Absorption.

[@dakotahsimonson4037]

@@ForrestKnutson fascinating!😮🙂

[@kartikagarwal6455]

What are the pre-requisites to do Shambhavi mudra?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Not being sick, having headaches. Not having any problems with the eyes, or epileptic symptoms. Otherwise it is a very easy and gentle technique when done correctly.

[@kartikagarwal6455]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank you very much for answer!!

[@sethkael8249]

Is there a name for the Ring seen by doing Brahmari pranayama? Or perhaps can you explain it a little more ?

[@ForrestKnutson]

It is the experience of the Ajna chakra, which is usually depicted in the forehead (where we see it), however the experience actually is a mirror image of the Medulla Oblongata. That tunnel is the bridge-way between the lower self and the Higher Self. That is the gateway where we reach through, and meet our true selves.

[@sethkael8249]

Forrest Knutson Great thanks and deep bows of gratitude 🙏🏽 Is this meeting of the lower and higher self what you call the “ End State” or is it something else?

[@ForrestKnutson]

You're welcome, Seth! Yes, it is the End State. That is the meeting of your Purana Purusha.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Even before that final meeting, however, there is a vast amount of communication that can take place.

[@sethkael8249]

Forrest Knutson With deep respect, can you discuss this in depth in a video ? Or perhaps you already have a video explaining it? You are hitting the nail on the head at a rare angle 🙏🏽

[@vimaladominic]

Namaste sir. When i meditate my centre of my brow palpitate some times and when i go deep in meditation my centre of forehead palpitate .like a throbbing feeling i get to see different colors mostly beautiful purple golden bright lights some times very bright white light like blinding bright light. I feel so much energy flow. Please help me sir. Thank you so much. God bless much love

[@ForrestKnutson]

Hi Vimala! Did you see the 3 Knots of Lahiri Mahasaya video? You are experiencing that 1st knot. The magnetic sensation at the 3rd eye. If it becomes too strong, try and pull the sensation backwards, into the medulla. See how that helps you, and makes it more manageable.

[@tapasyapundir8555]

How much time does it take to get this experience

[@ForrestKnutson]

It's different for everyone, however the HRV Resonant Breathing I teach on this channel increases your chances exponentially.

[@bella_ishere]

I saw this eye within an inverted triangle during my meditation,can anyone explain what this means

[@ForrestKnutson]

Triangles are often seen in reference to the spiritual eye. Yogananda suggested that you could watch which side of the triangle was pronounced and so figure out which side of the three energies was out of balance. Ida, pingala, sushumna.

[@jaanuskiipli4647]

Is the light same thing that is called phosphenes?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Great question! Yes, it is the direct perception of the optic nerve as the energy travels backwards towards the pituitary, the medulla oblongata, and finally the pineal gland. Seeing the light is actually secondary to the actual occurrence of contacting the mudulla and the Dorsal Vagal Nerve.

[@jaanuskiipli4647]

...because if I press my eyeballs with fingers then the phosphenes get fired up and I can actually see the bluish glowing doughnut with black center, just wondered if thats the same thing you are talking about.

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@jaanuskiipli4647 Yes. Just be careful that you press gently. Pressing is a wonderful shortcut. When it appears spontaneously without pressing, that is a deeper thing.

[@OfficialBasedologyYT]

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[@MrPixelremix]

when you said you could see it by pressing the eye and ear, is that mean the spiritual eye and just a physical phenomenon? i have always thought the spiritual eye is an astral image therefore could not be “forced” to be seen by pressing on the eyes

[@ForrestKnutson]

It seems that pressure on the eye causes an interception. It's definitely assist seeing the true spiritual eye. The way I see it we are seeing the afterimage of the center of all lights and images in the body which is the right hippocampus of the brain. If God had to choose a house in which to communicate with you inside of your brain it would be the right hippocampus. Also the left amygdala but that's another story.

[@RARE-KIDZ]

Okay so yesterday I closed me eyes and I started seeing all these bright colors just floating around with a very dark background. As I focused on the colors they became more vibrant. Then out of nowhere I seen a white cloudy ball that form into a rabbit. The rabbit hopped out of sight. Then I started seeing soooo many weed plants and I DONT SMOKE. And out of nowhere I seen an eye looking at me and it blinked. I’ve recently started seeing a white glow around my boyfriend. I also see black shadows when my eyes are closed. I get sooo scared every time I close my eyes because I don’t know if I might see these things again. I’ve never meditated. I never tried to open my 3rd eye. I don’t know if everything I’m experiencing is part of the 3rd eye thingy. But idk what’s happening to me😔😭😢

[@RARE-KIDZ]

And everything looks so sharper. Like my vision has improved or something. Idk

[@ForrestKnutson]

This kind of experience usually comes up for those who have used a substance in the past. It tends to weaken the natural resistance in the brain, and so the experience kind of runs away with you occasionally. I understand you weren't taking anything at the time, however it's possible that you have before. It's all your brain, and very Jungian.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Everything becoming sharper after coming out of meditation is one of my favorite aspects of the practice.

[@RARE-KIDZ]

I never did any type of drug though. I don’t smoke or drink.

[@happybuddha13]

Can I ask what after seeing the spiritual eye? One sees it, experiences it regularly - is that the ultimate thing?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes after you see it you will most likely see it more and more frequently. Think of it like a road sign so in that way it becomes like a tool and it's helpful to the process. But it isn't absolutely necessary so anybody who doesn't see it should not despair.

[@soaringcrow5077]

My question is when I practise shambhavi mudra my eyes seem to get relaxed and move with the breath, so on the out breath they roll down and on the in breath they move back up. the spiritual eye does often appear in my meditations to various degrees.I wonder if the physical eye movement will eventually dissipate the more I practise and how common is this with other meditators ?

[@ForrestKnutson]

That is great! Repeatedly moving the eyes up in that manner helps to stimulate the alpha brainwave, which helps tremendously to "get into" meditation. By your description, it is appearing to you spontaneously without pressing the eyes. Is that correct? I'm asking because that's a deeper state than the "short-cut" of pressing the eyes. If so, congratulations! It's a sign that the Heart Knot has begun to unravel. I know of many meditators who have had to lift the eyes repeatedly. I can't remember anyone mentioning that they came down with the breath, so that seems unique. However, that doesn't mean it is a problem. You may be deeply attuned to the eye movement, which could possibly make it feel larger than it actually is. At some point the eyes will become pulled upwards automatically. This will deepen and the magnetic like pull will become stronger and stronger. This is the experience of the 1st Knot. So, yes the movement will gradually subside. I recommend the Clinical Mindfulness, as those 4 set of proofs will guide you through the experience. I hope this was helpful to you!

[@soaringcrow5077]

I used to get the effect as a child when laying in bed with my head face down in the pillow so yes with some pressure on the eyes,obviously as a child I had no idea what it was but just enjoyed the displays of colour shifts etc then life happened and the effect gradually went from my life,only now decades later on turning to meditation has the effect returned and without use of the eye pressing technique....although the effect is upto now not as strong in intensity as when a child. Thanks for your reply yes it was very helpful and I will attempt to progress using the clinical mindfulness.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Fascinating! There are many yogis with early experiences from childhood. That's really wonderful! I'm so glad that you'll try out the technique, as those proofs will deepen and expand your experience with the light.

[@amolbhavsar2361]

Pressing the eyes...there is a Kriya taught by Lahiri Mahashya called Jyoti Mudra, where kriyaban sees the Divine light. Instead you may teach this Mudra in one of your videos. Thanks

[@ForrestKnutson]

I would love to teach Yoni Mudra (original name) to all those who come to me for initiation. I teach from the Panchanan Bhattacharya line of kriya yoga in the original form. God bless!

[@amolbhavsar2361]

@@ForrestKnutson we are Gurubhai as I am also from the same lineage. My Guru is Dr. Sudhin Ray from Kolkata India. I love watching your videos which are informative and self explanatory. Keep the good work.

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@amolbhavsar2361 thank you Amol! Great to meet you! 🙏🙏

[@anaystheatre234]

Plz tell me how to contact for initiation.. I live near kolkata..it will be easier for if i find my guru near kolkata..

[@anaystheatre234]

@@amolbhavsar2361 sir plz inform me how to contact kriyayoga guru. I will ne highly obliged

[@mamatiff2689]

This happened to me today at the beach without touching it. I saw blue and purple then the yellow eye kept popping up

[@ForrestKnutson]

Congratulations!

[@chrissydangergrainger5250]

Bless up bros n sisters ✌❤🔥🌲🍄👁

[@ForrestKnutson]

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[@nine_diamonds8230]

what is on your left hand?

[@ForrestKnutson]

You mean my ring? I'm married, and a householder, in Lahiri Baba's Householder Line. 🙏

[@prayagbhaktisangam]

@@ForrestKnutson Hi Forrest, This is weird...I am Indian but live in Western Australia and have always been a sceptic about Babas etc but baba lahiri mahasaya ...the look in his eyes makes me want to know more about him and since listening to you it ind of makes sense ....I have always loved kriya yoga...do you think I could do it without guidance from a guru. You would have to be the best teacher I have known.

[@morganmartinez8420]

Today it was the first time I've ever meditated in my life and, in the very first seconds of meditation, I saw a big blue eye. What does that mean?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Congratulations, Morgan, that's the blue center of the spiritual eye, or third eye. Around it will sometimes form the gold circle. The Buddhists talk of this too, as "the light of concentration."

[@morganmartinez8420]

@@ForrestKnutson is this going to have some sort of effect on my life? And, if so, what type of thinghs will I experience?

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@morganmartinez8420 it could. It depends on if you continue to develop it. Seeing the eye is the beginning. Going into it may take some time.

[@1212haro]

Some really great information but very difficult to listen to because of the music. It drowns out your voice.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Sorry about that, I definitely went through a learning curve. The latest videos don't have any background music.

[@1212haro]

@@ForrestKnutson That’s great because I really like your videos!

[@lindaburton1114]

OMG I did it. I saw the light the moment I pressed onto my eyes. Amazing. How long do you hold this "posture" for in meditation? I have never ever been able to see lights of colours or anything. Thanks so much for your wonderful tips and tricks.

[@ManmohanSharmaa]

You are a saviour man

[@ForrestKnutson]

Wow! Thank you! That sounds really heartfelt. This must have been just what you needed to hear. I'm so happy to hear that!

[@ManmohanSharmaa]

Forrest Knutson yes I get confused about the placement of eyeballs. As you explained - eyeballs need to be kept as if looking upwards - but after some time eyeballs get tired and naturally move down or deviate from the centre point ie the kutastha. How to maintain the eyeballs permanently at a single point is my doubt

[@ForrestKnutson]

It is difficult at first, because it is new, and something that your body isn't used to. That's the first stage. By repeated attempts over and over to lift the eyes (gently and easily), it becomes a habit. That's the second stage. Finally, in the third stage, the eyes are drawn up by the power of the magnetic pull, which is a product of the 1st knot releasing.

[@ManmohanSharmaa]

Forrest Knutson yes - I just saw your other videos on Shambhavi and Hong sou and got this hint. Thankyou . :)

[@ForrestKnutson]

You're welcome!

[@luvsmplcty]

🙏💜🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

🙏🙏🙏

[@shreekrishna4074]

Hi.... I don't see any light.... But many times I felt like my body has suddenly expanded and there was no end to it like massive universe.... Also I realised I didn't breathe for so long as if my mind forgot to breathe and then suddenly mind comes back and breathing starts again but with slow breathing.... It's not like I have stopped my breathing and then struggling so that my breath gets fast but it's very slow and calm.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Amazing Rohit. You are entering into absorption. This is a very big deal. Tell me about your practice.

[@shreekrishna4074]

@@ForrestKnutson hi forrest.... I am practicing kriya yoga... But I am just a beginner.... It's only been 6 months.... Practicing hong sau.... But when I practice, Mind forgets to chant hong sau and enters into another state that I described earlier.... But I don't see the light at all.... Instead I enter that expansive state.... Is my concentration lacking... Is it the reason iam not able to see spiritual light??..... Also I observe my mind and thoughts through out the day....feels like My anger emotion has completely vanished.... It's been 3 years I am observing my mind continuously

[@ForrestKnutson]

You're not forgetting the chant, you're passing into deep trance. ... Forget the light, it's not important. The experience you are having is important. You don't know how blessed you are. Keep doing what you are doing, and make sure to keep the observer. Don't drop the observer in your experience. Your experience will deepen and expand. There are ways to help that happen, however I haven't taught them on this channel, yet.

[@shreekrishna4074]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank you so much for your clarification.... People like you are needed for guidance.... I pray that your channel reaches the pinnacle 🙂

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you, Rohit! 🙏🙏

[@onorg1]

lol, did it look like a big shiny block letter: C......??.....and u thinking: oh, nice retina burn....

[@shawndirham1065]

my hand are always hot and heavy

[@ForrestKnutson]

In meditation, or otherwise?

[@MB-mq1sf]

Look up those Facebook pictures where they tell you to stare at the dot and jesus will appear Well not saying it’s Jesus but I assure u a man with a beard appears. Works every time.

[@nishargpatel4837]

I see light beam or like a Star but it just stays for seconds as I start to focus on it

[@ForrestKnutson]

Nisharg, that's it! Congratulations!