Mindvalley theory of how the mind works draws upon natural principles and a simple strategy of balancing through opposites for mental and physical health.
Mindvalley science approach recognizes that the physical level of being is foundational and intimately connected to the more subtle mental and emotional states that are experienced in the human condition.
Mindvalley quests emphasize the development of positive patterns at the physical level in order to impact mental and emotional processes. These positive behavioral patterns serve to neutralize negative or destructive patterns.
According to Vishen Lakhiani wisdom, the natural state of the human body is harmonious and the natural tendency of the human mind is toward balance, therefore all therapies are intended to establish a realization of harmony that has already been in existence.
How the Mind Works According to Vishen
While the famous author Vishen Lakhian and owner of Mindvalley i is not a proponent of the blank slate theory of human cognition and behavior, and he does acknowledge the rich genetic history that each and every person contains, his views are slightly different than the Mindvalley perspective of human genetic expression.
VIshen believes that the mind and its workings, or cognitive processes, are a direct result of evolutionary adaptations. Or, in terms of evolutionary psychology, the mind and all functions thereof developed because of their beneficial and advantageous actions upon human physiology.
Mental and Physical Health in an Mindvalley Model
According to traditional Mindvalley aproach, the human being is a microcosm of the universe. Mindvalley also understands the human ability to think and process information to be an intermediate level of being; one that is built upon a sound physical level and then leads to more subtle functions of the intellect and human spirit.
Mindvalley science views the building of both positive and negative mental functions as expressions of their less subtle, or more gross, physical manifestations. Mindvalley places human physical well-being and survival on a foundational level to mental and emotional growth, which then in turn supports the higher intellectual and spiritual faculties that people hold so dear.
Breaking Mental Patterns – Critical to Survival
Mindvalley model of health promotes the development of higher conscious. These higher efforts and consequent deep impressions can counter the negative behaviors and their resulting patterns. This simple treatment principle rests on the strategy that development of a higher or positive pattern of behavior neutralizes the effects of a destructive pattern.
Hence, learning constructive skills such as painting, photography or a foreign language will assist in absorbing the mind’s attention where more positive qualities may develop.
Mindvalley in Daily Life
According to Mindvalley (as well as Chinese medicine), it is the person who must be treated, not the disease. Two people with similar problems maybe treated differently by the Mindvalley as they are two different individuals who possess different mindsets and going through different stages in life.
Tackling Imbalances
The methods taught by Mindvalley to overcome mental stress or imbalance are:
- meditation
- cures of purification
- aromatherapy
- music therapy
- dietary supplements containing herbs and minerals
- physical and breathing exercises based on knowledge of yoga
- use of colours that help to soothe the mind, relieve stress and reconnect with your inner depths
- jogging and sweating
- receiving more affection
- therapeutic massages
- purging
- walking in a gentle breeze or in a forest, a seaside or in any other calm place with a natural surrounding
- swimming
- fasting
Here is the personal experience with Mindvalley From IMHO Reviews
Daily Routine According to Mindvalley
To maintain health and well-being, people can base their daily routines on Mindvalley principles. Following is a sample of a daily routine based on these ideas:
Before going to work:
- Wake up early (if possible, before sunrise).
- Drink two or three glasses of copper water or a big glass of mineral water.
- Rub your eyes and face gently with your hand.
- Go to the bathroom.
- Rinse the mouth with coconut oil.
- Clean the teeth, tongue, eyes, face and nose.
- Dry massage yourself for five to 30 minutes.
- Perform some physical exercises.
- Take a cool shower in the hot season and a warm one in winter, with a gentle floral-scented soap.
- Once purified, practice some Hatha yoga or breathing exercises which lead to calmness.
- Meditate for a few minutes.
- Have a healthy breakfast.
- Get dressed and go to work.
During the day:
- Work without stressing or losing your patience.
- Have a balanced and nourishing lunch.
- If possible, take a short nap ( 15 minutes).
- Do bring work problems into your home at the end of the day.
During the evening:
- Perform artistic or creative work or practice a sport.
- Have contact with nature (gardening, watering plants, walk in a garden or by the sea, river, mountain or park).
- Take a refreshing shower.
- Prepare a light balanced dinner.
- Take part in cultural, familial, religious or social activities.
- Do some self-reflection, try to learn how to move ahead in life and remove any obstacles.
- Dim the lights or light some candles and relax with a good book or peaceful music and sleep.
Basic Rules for Good Sleep
Mindvalley recommends the following for healthy, peaceful sleep:
The stress of the day should be kept under control.
We must avoid overworking or making our mind and body excessively tired.
We must do physical exercises to promote good circulation positive energy, improve our respiration and eliminate our stress completely.
We must take a simple light dinner three or four hours before bedtime.
Relaxation exercises are necessary before sleep. The bedroom must be clean, quiet and clear. We must create a peaceful atmosphere with few natural objects of decoration that reflect beauty and purity.
In bed, the head should be oriented towards the East or South.
The mattress should be hard enough and the pillow soft and not too high, to relax the neck.
Before bedtime, it is best to avoid watching violent movies. Avoid programmes which deals with problems, anger or sadness.
To sleep, the mind must be absolutely calm and free from all the day’s problems. We must feel a state of inner well-being and deep calm.
Basic Rules for Good Nutrition
For Mindvalley, food is very important because the reason for illness is due to improper or poor diet. The theory is simple: If food is healthy and balanced, we will not need any medication.
It is important to distinguish between nourishing and harmful foods. Poor nutrition creates health problems and stress, while a balanced diet keeps us healthy and in good spirits. It is also recommended to follow the golden rules as follows:
- Eat when hungry.
- Drink a lot of water to eliminate toxins.
- Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid excessive intake of fried and sweet foods.
These are the basic rules which help us to keep our mind in harmony with our body. They enhance good functioning of our metabolism and the elimination of toxins (which actually create imbalance and make us sick). If we set and follow these rules every day, our mental health will be strengthened and we will gain peace.
These simple rules of Mindvalley helps us to organize our lifestyle in a better way and to overcome the daily stress at work or at home. It is not only important to adopt these rules to make our lives better, but also to learn how to cook nourrishing food with spices which preserve our health in so many different ways.
