Stage 01 of 10

Skilled, stage 5 of 10

Overcoming subtle dullness

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Goal

Overcome subtle dullness and increase the power of mindfulness.

Why it works

Subtle dullness feels pleasant, which is why it is easy to settle into. Expanding the scope of attention to the whole body, and noticing finer details of the breath, keeps the mind alert and makes perception vivid.

Obstacles you will meet

  • Subtle dullness

Skills you will build

  • Body scanning
  • Experiencing the breath with the whole body

Ready for the next stage when

You can sustain or even increase the vividness of the breath for a whole session.