India, Sept. 18 -- When you think about meditation, what comes to mind? Sitting quietly with your eyes closed, concentrating on your breath, repeating a mantra, or simply trying to stop your thoughts?

A recent article published by Isha Foundation, by Sadhguru on September 16, 2026, examines meditation from Sadhguru's perspective and explains what he considers unique about Shambhavi Mahamudra. The article raises a broader question for anyone exploring spirituality: Are all the practices we commonly describe as meditation actually the same?

For Sadhguru, the answer is no. He argues that people use the word meditation for many different practices, from concentrating on one thing to repeating a mantra. He describes Shambhavi Mahamudra inste...