• The Practice of Pure Awareness

  • Somatic Meditation for Touching Infinity
  • By: Reginald A. Ray
  • Narrated by: Reginald A. Ray
  • Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (188 ratings)

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The Practice of Pure Awareness

By: Reginald A. Ray
Narrated by: Reginald A. Ray
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Publisher's summary

Nine Step-by-Step Sessions for "Waking Down"

How can we discover this perfect, somatic knowing? It begins by removing the blockages that manifest mentally, emotionally, and physically. Join Reggie Ray as he presents the practice of pure awareness in nine guided, sequential sessions that lead to the direct experience of our true nature.

Emphasizing deep relaxation, the power in the lower belly, opening the central channel, and the significance of posture, Reggie helps us unfold ever-subtler realizations of our capacities to love and heal. Through yin breathing, earth descent, 12-fold lower belly breathing, and more, we journey through the channels of the subtle body, releasing old traumas and stuck energy. "Through these meditations," says Reggie, "our true selves begin to flower. We discover that in essence we are a river, a torrent, of love."

The Practice of Pure Awareness invites us into embodied awakening - a fuller and richer experience than the more arid or "above the neck" states of consciousness we find in many conventional spiritual approaches. Through committed practice, the body itself becomes our guide, teacher, and protector, illuminating the perfection inside and around us.

©2015 Reginald Ray (P)2015 Reginald Ray

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Exceptional knowledge and presentation

As a Shaman I have been trained to traverse the upper and lower worlds and the dimensions on this plane. But now in a Buddhist Monastery in Burma studying Vipassana Buddhism, I was both overwhelmed and delighted to learn about the treasures within. Dr Ray's presentation provided me with a deep understanding of the journey within and I continue to employ his teachings on a daily basis.
Dr Sharon Caulder
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excellent content but delivered as one long book

Would you try another book from Reginald A. Ray and/or Reginald A. Ray?

Absolutely, and I have.

What did you like best about this story?

This "book" is a collection of teachings and guided meditation practices. The content and recording quality is excellent! However, the format on Audible is hardly conducive to usability. It's not broken out by chapters or sections -- it's just one long 10 hour book. This format is a significant impediment to the intention of this audio book. How hard could it have been to divide it into chapters?

What about Reginald A. Ray’s performance did you like?

Wise teachings. Calm and peaceful tone. Guided meditations are outstanding. But, as mentioned above, the format makes it virtually impossible to go back and listen to teachings or find the meditations.

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For the Seeker

Would you listen to The Practice of Pure Awareness again? Why?

Yes over and over to reinforce the somatic meditation.

What other book might you compare The Practice of Pure Awareness to and why?

Other books come close to trying to get you to pure awareness in a top down manner from the mind, but some people including me this does not work as well as using the body to reach pure awareness

Which character – as performed by Reginald A. Ray – was your favorite?

He instructs the meditation and explains the philosophy behind it.

Any additional comments?

If you are a serious seeker for enlightenment this is a must the narrators voice is monotone but found this conducive to getting in the right zone for meditation.

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What did you like best about The Practice of Pure Awareness? What did you like least?

I like Reginald's voice and cadence but the mouth noises are very distracting.

What other book might you compare The Practice of Pure Awareness to and why?

I don't know.

How could the performance have been better?

Drink Water

Was The Practice of Pure Awareness worth the listening time?

Yes, if you can get past the background mouth noises.

Any additional comments?

No

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Finally the meditation technique that works for me

I feel like after many years of thy no any different techniques I have finally found the one that really works for me. Thank you Reggie Ray and your brilliant narration and presentation.

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OMG!!! What took so long....

This is transforming my meditation practice. Wow!!! I wish I had listened to this 30 years ago when I started my spiritual journey. I will listen to this presentation over and over for a while.

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Excellent!

Well worth the listen. Appropriate to my stage of development. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to take their practice deeper.

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Would you listen to The Practice of Pure Awareness again? Why?

Yes, over and over because I hear something new each time. Mind expanding advice that you can apply and practice and practice forever. Love his voice.

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A slowing down Olof mind and body

Wow! This is a very specific Soma meditation. Building in layers through the book to a 40 minute meditation. Regis speaks slowly and methodically. Great practice for fine tuning the chakras and central channel.

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Reggie Ray always impresses

I love the long practices. The wisdom....there's a saying that if you want to find enlightenment listen to yourself with 2 ears. Listening to Reggie is like an inner voice reminding me of the most beautiful and subtle awareness within me. Thank you

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