Repose: The Potent Pause

The resource is called Repose.

The key to sustaining this blissful state is to recharge it every few hours with another Repose session. We recommend that Repose be done three times a day, preferably at 9am, 3pm, and 9pm (although this can be modified to fit your schedule). If you spread out your Repose sessions in this way, you will never go more than six hours between sessions

When people are first introduced to Repose, many of them think of Leonardo da Vinci’s classic work, known as the “Vitruvian Man.”

The authors of this e-book maintain that the physical receptivity of Repose leads to a type of mental receptivity that can have a profound impact not just on health but on consciousness.

This transcendent experience goes by many names: bliss, ecstasy, joy, rapture. Ironically, the decision to surrender to such experience is completely intentional. In other words, you have some control over your decision to give up control. Repose makes that decision particularly easy. You simply choose to take a few minutes out of your day to lie i

Repose is revolutionary in its simplicity. Although we have discussed a number of variations, the basic idea is always the same: (1) assume an open position with arms and legs extended; (2) hold that position for seven minutes three times daily; and (3) enjoy the physical and psychological benefits.

When traveling long distances by car, think about keeping a blanket or mat handy. This allows you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities for Repose. On road trips, we have experienced Repose in parks, rest areas, lawns, beaches, and even on top of our vehicle. As long as you have room to spread out, you can take Repose virtually anywhere.

Repose goes beyond simple relaxation. People who experience Repose on a daily basis report feelings of euphoria, which they describe in a variety of ways: lightness, joy, openness, clarity, energy, and bliss.

So, what does this all have to do with Repose? It seems that Repose works like a “pause” button, giving you a temporary break from the seemingly endless stream of thought coming through the active mode of consciousness. In this pause, the receptive mode emerges from the shadows so that you can immerse yourself fully in it.