The art of meditation - It's not feelings, it's science
Meditation is not an improvisation or a trend. It's a traditional tool proven by science to change the brain, emotions, and relationship. Find out how to do it right.
In a world full of noise, power and overload, more and more people are looking for ways to calm down, focus and get back to themselves. And most of them come across one word: meditation.
But what does it actually mean - meditate?
What the science says: Meditation changes the brain. And it changes life.
The results of hundreds of studies over the last 30 years confirm that a regular meditation practice..:
reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol (Tang et al., 2007)
strengthens the prefrontal cortex - the area of the brain responsible for concentration, decision-making and willpower (Hölzel et al., 2011)
increases parasympathetic activity - the part of the nervous system that calms the body and improves sleep and digestion
and has a direct effect on emotion regulation, empathy and overall sense of meaningfulness (Goleman & Davidson, 2017)
And all of this is measurable, verified, repeatable.
Meditation has a structure. Meaning. A goal.
Yet nowadays we often encounter the misconception that "everyone can invent meditation".
That we just need to close our eyes and "somehow breathe".
But meditation is not improvisation.
Just as you don't entrust surgery to an "intuitive healer", it makes no sense to entrust your consciousness, psyche and internal system to someone who has no guidance, training or experience.
Traditional meditation techniques (across cultures) have:
a clear goal (e.g., stabilizing the mind, cultivating perception, working with the breath)
a specific procedure (sequence: attention → stabilization → perception → silence)
an energetic logic (first activating prana, then guiding it, finally sinking into stillness)
psychological consequences (change in relation to emotions, thoughts, perception of reality)
"Meditation is not improvisation. It is a tool that has been used for thousands of years - and which has a precise purpose, direction and procedure."
In the right order and guidance, meditation harmonizes, but in the wrong order it can fragment or destabilize.
All traditions - one direction
Whether we look at Tibetan dzogchen, Vedic dhyāna, Christian contemplation, Sufi prayer, shamanic meditation or modern mindfulness:
Everywhere we find connections - a movement towards greater peace, inner space and expanded consciousness.
And that is why meditation is not a fad. It is human culture's most universal tool for self-knowledge and development.
Authors such as Viktor Frankl, Gábor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk point out that loss of meaning and the inability to create are strong triggers for chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Intuitive guidance is not enough
Maybe you have a friend who "meditates in his own way".
Maybe you've tried a few YouTube videos.
Maybe you've downloaded an app.
But if you haven't experienced a real shift - chances are you're missing one crucial element:
Real guidance, meaningful structure, and proven technique.
That's why we've created the Art of Meditation course - a 12-week practical journey to take you step-by-step:
stabilizing the breath and mindfulness
natural relaxation of the nervous system
recognizing thought patterns
and entering the subtle space of inner silence
Conclusion
Meditation is accessible to everyone - but it is not meant to be from anyone.
Meditation can transform you. But it can also fail you if done wrong.
Not because it doesn't work - but because you've been led without a real foundation.
Real meditations for complete beginners, so you can learn to understand yourself:
THE ART OF MEDITATION FOR EVERYONE - https://en.paulus.yoga/vault
For a deeper understanding of yourself and equal personal growth:
THE INTEGRAL JOURNEY - https://en.paulus.yoga/courses
Individual guidance for healing and expanding consciousness:
1:1 PERSONAL GUIDANCE - https://en.paulus.yoga/counseling