With Martin Aylward
Our human experience inevitably includes the survival, sexual and social drives; biological imperatives which are more primal than our psychological and emotional processes, yet are often overlooked in dharma practice.
In this on-demand course, we take a deep dive into our instinctual inheritance and functioning… An evolutionary journey through human conditioning, and beyond!
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To open, Martin discusses the theme of survival, social and sexual drives and their relevance to human evolution. He explores the history of this phenomenon and encourages us to listen from an embodied place, connecting our own experience with the teaching. Together we explore the different drives in daily life and how they influence our psychological, emotional and social realms.
Duration: 33 minutes
Martin guides us in an embodied meditation practice that focuses on the evolutionary and sensory wisdom of the body, here and now. We explore the relationship between sufficiency, deficiency, and the need for completion and relaxation to cultivate a more peaceful and fulfilling state of mind.
Duration: 37 minutes
Together we explore the physical sensation of drives and emotions. Martin elaborates on our primary sexual and social drives, and discusses the significance of nurturing a sense of inner ease and comfort as we navigate them. We are invited to accept our drives, treating ourselves with love and kindness as we would a beloved partner.
Duration: 42 minutes
Martin hosts a Q&A, providing insightful guidance to students who ask him how to apply these practices to healing from deeply painful experiences.
Duration: 45 minutes
With the independent student in mind, previously recorded Dharma practice sessions have been curated and trimmed into short guided videos that are easy to understand and put into practice.
Short courses include longer periods of meditation interspersed with wise teachings, practice exercises, a recorded Q&A from the live class, and more.
When you sign up, you’ll get instant access so you can join the course on your own schedule, and at your ideal pace. With lifetime access, you can watch and re-watch the videos as you please.
What’s Included
Approximately 3 hours of pre-recorded video content. Every video – whether a lesson, meditation, exercise, or Q&A – includes a description, so you have total flexibility when planning your self-paced study.
Cost
Short Courses are offered on a sliding scale basis, with a suggested rate of $35. We wholeheartedly welcome all to practice with us; no one turned away for lack of funds.
Questions?
Please email us at info@sangha.live.
