The Bentov Standing Meditation: A Practical Guide

By: Pyle, William

What happens when you stop moving and simply pay attention?

The Bentov Standing Meditation: A Practical Guide is an accessible introduction to standing meditation inspired by the ideas and consciousness research of Itzhak Bentov, author of Stalking the Wild Pendulum.

Written for both newcomers and experienced meditators, this practical guide takes you through the practice gradually. You will learn how to prepare your environment, establish a comfortable standing posture, work with the breath, quiet unnecessary movement, develop sustained attention, and begin noticing the subtle rhythms of the body that fascinated Bentov.

Rather than asking you to accept extraordinary claims, author William Pyle encourages a simple experimental approach:

Experience first. Explanation second.

Inside you will explore:

- Preparing your body and environment for meditation
- Establishing a safe and comfortable standing posture
- Using the breath to settle attention
- Finding movement within apparent stillness
- Bentov's ideas about rhythm and oscillation
- Working with a wandering mind
- Developing sustained attention
- Whole body awareness
- The changing perception of time during meditation
- Building a consistent personal practice
- A complete standing meditation session
- A bonus seven day practice to help you get started

There is no need to chase unusual sensations or force yourself into an altered state. The purpose is much simpler.

Stand. Breathe. Become still. Observe.

Whether you have already explored Bentov's work or are encountering his ideas for the first time, The Bentov Standing Meditation offers a straightforward way to move beyond reading about meditation and begin exploring it for yourself.

The experiment continues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJWZ71F6
• ISBN13: 9798174553743
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"