08/29/2026
"When the unconscious speaks, the unconscious knows no language. It is a very, very old method – 'speaking in tongues'. It is a wonderful method, one of the most deep and penetrating into the unconscious."
~ Osho
In this meditation a gentle, unfamiliar language moves and speaks through the meditator, who becomes an empty vessel. It deeply relaxes the mind and creates inner peace. It can be done at any time of the day. If done last thing at night, it also creates a profound sleep.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDITATION
The meditation lasts one hour and has four stages. The meditation is over when you hear three gong beats. Your eyes remain closed throughout.
First Stage: 15 minutes
Sit quietly while the music is playing.
Second Stage: 15 minutes
Start making nonsense sounds, for example "la la la," and continue until unfamiliar word-like sounds arise. These sounds need to come from the unfamiliar part of the brain used as a child, before words were learned. Allow a gentle conversational intonation; do not cry or shout, laugh or scream.
Third Stage: 15 minutes
Stand up and continue this unfamiliar language, allowing your body to move softly in harmony with the sound. If your body is relaxed, the subtle energies will create a Latihan – a spontaneous, unstructured movement outside your control.
Fourth Stage: 15 minutes
Lie down, be silent and still.
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ABOUT MANIKO
Maniko's music is a rich and unique meeting of musical worlds. She was born in California into a musical family where she was influenced by a wide variety of music, from the jazz greats to the Beatles. She began performing in the mid-seventies within the folk/rock/blues singer/songwriter genre. As her artistry expanded and deepened she discovered, and completely fell in love with, the world of the mystics, sages and poets. Thus began a passionate love affair with the inner dimensions of voice and self-expression, singing, poetry, songwriting and music as powerful practices for personal development and integration.
In 1977, she traveled to India where she lived, worked and studied with the enlightened mystic Osho at the International Meditation University and Community in India, as well as traveling and working in Europe and the US. During her time (1977-1990) in this remarkable international community, she played with many accomplished musicians from around the world (notables among them keyboardist Morgan Fisher of Mott the Hoople & Queen, Yoko Ono; percussionist Alyrio Lima of Weather Report, Santana; multi-instrumentalist Prem Joshua and many more).
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TESTIMONIAL
"Maniko took me to places inside myself which had been hidden. She lovingly created the space for me to face some uncomfortable terrain, and through her enthusiasm, clarity, skill and love, I was able to move deeper, bringing more light and aliveness into my voice, my body and my Being. And her singing is divine. Thank you, Maniko!"
– Deva Premal, Grammy Nominated Singer and Recording Artist