Void State Techniques: 6 Successful Methods

Void state techniques are specially prepared methods for you to void state successfully. Let’s take a look at these studies that will benefit you:

1. Achieving Void State with Breathing Techniques

Breath is one of the most powerful tools for calming the mind and changing the level of consciousness.

a) 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

This technique is an effective way to clear the mind and promote relaxation.

Steps

1. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
2. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds.
3. Hold your breath for 7 seconds.
4. Exhale slowly and in a controlled manner through the mouth for 8 seconds.
5. Repeat this cycle for 5-10 minutes.

Result: There is a feeling of mental calmness and deep relaxation, which facilitates entry into the Void State.

b) Box Breathing

Box breathing increases mental focus and helps to quiet thoughts.

Steps

1. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds.
2. Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
3. Exhale for 4 seconds.
4. Hold for 4 seconds to complete the cycle.

Repeat this cycle for a few minutes.

2. Void State with Mantra Technique

Mantras help to quiet thoughts by engaging the mind with a word or sound.

a) Simple Mantra Technique

Sit in a quiet environment and repeat a word or sound continuously. For example: “Om”, ‘Aum’ or ‘Emptiness’.

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
2. Take a deep breath and repeat your mantra in your mind or out loud as you exhale.
3. When distracted, focus on the mantra again.

It gradually silences thoughts and leads the mind to emptiness.

3. Void State with Visualization Techniques

Silencing the mind by using mental images is an effective method.

a) Space Visualization

Visualize a vast and infinite space in your mind’s eye.

Steps

1. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.
2. Visualize a dark and boundless space in your mind.
3. Imagine all your thoughts melting into this darkness.

It slowly eliminates mental thoughts and reinforces the feeling of emptiness.

b) Sea or Sky Visualization

Imagine in your mind’s eye a calm sea or cloudless sky. Watch the waves or clouds move slowly.

Visualization relaxes the mind and silences thoughts in a natural way.

4. Focus on the Senses

It is an effective method to empty the mind by focusing on the senses.

a) Focusing on Sounds

Try to perceive all the sounds around you. Just listen to the sounds without judging them.

Steps:

1. Sit in a quiet place and close your eyes.
2. Perceive all kinds of sounds around you (wind, leaves, clock ticking).
3. When the thoughts come, let them go and refocus on the sounds.

b) Body Scan Technique

Scan carefully, trying to feel every part of your body.

Steps

1. Focus on each part of your body, starting with your toes.
2. As you scan, feel your body relax and become more relaxed.
3. Allow your thoughts to disappear in this process.

5. Eye Fixation Technique (Trataka)

This technique allows to quiet the mind by focusing on an object.

a) Focusing on the Candle Flame

Focusing on a candle flame makes the mind completely focused.

Steps:

1. Look at the flame of the candle from a distance of 20-30 cm.
2. Focus on the flame of the candle without blinking your eyes.
3. Close your eyes and visualize the flame in your mind.

Focusing increases mental calmness and silences thoughts.

6. Shadow Meditation

Watching all the thoughts in your mind like a “shadow” allows you to detach from them.

Steps

1. Close your eyes and observe your thoughts.
2. Let each thought pass through your mind like a shadow.
3. Just observe without being interested in the thoughts.

It quietens the mind and eliminates identification with thoughts.