Vishen Lakhiani's Blog, page 15
February 8, 2025
Deep meditation: 5 expert-backed techniques that will get you from zero to zen
When meditation hits easy, your body softens, thoughts slow, and time stretches, as if on command. But on other days? It’s a wrestling match with your own mind.
The back-and-forth is normal, and mastering balance between the two states is the essence of deep meditation.
According to Vishen, the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, it’s not about emptying the mind. On the contrary, it happens when “thoughts rearrange themselves effortlessly, where insight feels like a download instead of a strugg...
February 6, 2025
17 Lisa Nichols quotes that will shake you awake to your inherent power
Feeling stuck, uninspired, or afraid to take the next step? Sometimes, all it takes is the right words at the right time to jolt you awake to yourself.
Lisa Nichols’ quotes have done just that for millions. They offer more than just inspiration; they demand action.
As one of the world’s most electrifying motivational speakers, Lisa has built a career in helping people break past fear, own their truth, and use their voice as a tool for transformation.
Whether through her books, global ...
February 5, 2025
Mindful dating is the secret to finding your perfect match—here are 5 tips to make it work
Dating is broken.
Not because there’s an app for everything or because half the world seems more interested in mindless scrolling than in looking up. No, it’s broken because so many people are just winging it—treating dates like auditions or a way to fill the awkward gap between work emails and bedtime.
And there’s a high chance you know it. You’ve felt it deep down.
“The real problem that most of us experience in dating isn’t just where to date; it’s actually how to date,” says Neelam ...
What’s neo-tantra? The modern practice everyone confuses with ancient tantra
Your body has been speaking to you your entire life. Every sensation, every pulse of desire, every moment of numbness—it all tells a story. No wonder it’s referred to as a “temple” in many spiritual scriptures.
Unfortunately, most of us haven’t been taught how to listen and, rather, are disconnected from this body that’s referred to as a “temple.” Neo-tantra is the practice of waking up to that story, of reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve ignored or buried.
“This tradition, in my expe...
February 4, 2025
My kundalini awakening—And the bizarre event that followed
This email covers two things—both of which might tickle your mind.
The first is about something called kundalini energy. A surge of energy that many people report as a feeling of being shot up their spine. And why does it seem to be happening to more and more people right now?
The second? How we actually discover talent at Mindvalley.
Because here’s the thing—our biggest teachers weren’t always teachers. In fact, people like Marisa Peer, Jeffrey Allen, Regan Hillyer, and Niraj Naik wer...
Magnetic personality: 7 skills that make you impossible to ignore
Chances are, you know someone who can just walk into a room and everyone notices.
They’re not loud, nor dressed to impress. They just have this aura about them—their magnetic personality—that makes people drawn to their presence.
“Charismatic people make us feel more charismatic,” says Vanessa Van Edwards, a speaker with Science of People and author of Captivate, in her Magnetic Charisma program on Mindvalley. “They make us feel more confidence.”
That’s probably why so many are drawn to...
February 3, 2025
7 self-empowerment moves to stop playing small and start owning your life
What do Malala Yousafzai, Keanu Reeves, and Marcus Rashford have in common?
Sure, one is a Nobel laureate, another is a Hollywood icon, and the third is a football superstar. But they’re all textbook examples of self-empowerment.
Malala refused to be silenced, even after facing violence for her beliefs. Keanu rebuilt his life after unimaginable personal losses. Marcus used his platform to fight childhood hunger, proving that influence means little without action.
You see, self-empowerme...
January 28, 2025
Dating after divorce: 10 tips from experts that take you from breakup to breakthrough
Dating after divorce can feel like a minefield.
The fear of rejection tends to loom over your head. You’d know it, from thoughts like:
“Who am I to think I’ve still got it in me?”
“Am I even loveable?”
“Will they accept me and my kids?
Add to it the taunting memory of how your marriage fell apart—and you may just feel like you’ll never, ever say yes to someone ever again.
But before you let the past heartbreak rule your life, hit pause… And breathe.
You may think dating is...
The C.R.Y.S.T.A.L. formula: 7 keys to manifesting your best life
I just got back from an incredible experience in Dubai: Masters of Manifesting. This event wasn’t just about the power of manifesting—it was about taking what feels intangible and giving it form, structure, and flow.
Manifesting is one of the most sought-after topics at Mindvalley, and it’s something I’ve personally explored for decades. To me, manifesting is the art of turning the dreams in your mind into reality—faster, more effectively, and with greater joy and ease.
At this event, we b...
January 27, 2025
13 creative visualization methods to turn your dream life into abundant reality
Mission at work, conquered.
Daily meditation streaks, achieved.
That dream house, yours.
Now, what if you set the stage for all of this… without leaving your chair?
Such is the power of creative visualization—the practice of attaining various goals of all sizes, from relaxing in the moment to crushing lifetime goals.
“Creative visualization is a word for a form of therapy that is often also commonly called imagery therapy,” says Vishen, the founder and CEO of Mindvalley and a key prop...
