7-Day World Tour

People all over the world have found a way to stop and look inward. Some sat facing a wall, some counted their breath, some repeated a name. This journey was put together so you can try seven different paths in seven days.

Each day opens one of the practices on SendenSana, set up close to that day's tradition. You don't have to learn anything new; 10 to 15 minutes a day is enough.

The 7-day programme

• Day 1, Zen (Japan): Sitting quietly and gazing at a fixed point. The Concentration practice with the Deep Point focus.
• Day 2, Hindu yoga: Nadi Shodhana, breathing through one nostril at a time in turn. In Breath Studio.
• Day 3, Sufism: Returning to the heart. Silent listening with the 963 Hz recording.
• Day 4, Tibet: Visual focus from the mandala tradition. In the Concentration practice with Sacred Geometry.
• Day 5, Loving-kindness (metta): A guided meditation that wishes well first to yourself, then to others.
• Day 6, Indigenous traditions: A bond with nature. Relaxation with the forest sound.
• Day 7, The shared question: Mirror Work and "What am I?"

A short note on these traditions

Each practice here is a small window onto the tradition it comes from, not the whole of it. In Zen, sitting is a discipline that lasts a lifetime; Nadi Shodhana is one part of a long training in yoga; in Sufism, dhikr is practised under the guidance of a teacher. We offer a taste. If one of them draws you in, it is worth learning it from its own source and, if possible, from a teacher.

Metta comes from the Buddhist tradition and means "loving-kindness" in the Pali language. The name Nadi Shodhana means "purification of the channels" in Sanskrit.

What can you expect?

At the end of a week you'll know which one feels closest to you. Some people settle with the breath, some by gazing, some by listening. The tour is a short way to find that out. You can then carry on with the practice you liked from its own page.

How to do it

1. Start the journey. The first day opens with Zen sitting.
2. Give 10 to 15 minutes each day to that day's practice.
3. After each practice, pause for a minute: how did it feel, and where was it hard?
4. Next day, move on to the next tradition.
5. When the week is over, go back to the practice you liked most and keep it up for another week.

Things to keep in mind

This is not a comparison or a race. Approach each practice with curiosity and respect.

You can change the order, but finishing all seven days back to back keeps the experience whole.

If you feel dizzy during the breathing practice on day 2, stop and return to your normal breathing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to belong to one of these traditions?

No. The practices are presented so that they don't require any belief. If a day conflicts with your own faith, you can skip it.

What if I miss a day?

You continue from where you left off. Your progress is saved on this device.

What should I do when the tour ends?

Pick the practice you like best and do only that for a few weeks. Depth comes from repetition, not from variety.

Note: The practices here are for rest and for coming back to yourself. They are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health condition or take medication, follow what your doctor tells you. If you feel unwell during a practice, stop.