Welcome back to the Learn How to Meditate series with Joel Skipper.

In Episode 5, we begin to stretch our awareness in a truly transformative way: learning to hold our attention in more than one place at the same time.

This is where meditation begins to move beyond just relaxation — and becomes a true consciousness development system.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 5

This episode builds directly on previous sessions. If you’re just joining us now, we highly recommend you go back to the beginning — the practices are sequential and build layer by layer.

In this session, Joel introduces a powerful new challenge: maintaining awareness in the lower center (your center of gravity, located a few inches below the navel) while also directing attention to your limbs. That means:

Expanding awareness from fingertips to lower center

Anchoring sensation in both legs and hips while staying centered

Directing energy through multitasking — real dual awareness

This is more than a technique — it’s a real shift in your conscious capacity. Most people think they’re multitasking when they’re just switching back and forth. Here, you begin to truly do more with your awareness. And as Joel reminds us, it’s okay if you don’t get it perfect. The effort itself grows your capacity.

Why This Matters

Holding attention in multiple places develops your energetic and meditative strength. This ability leads directly to:

More powerful concentration

Deeper sensitivity to subtle energies

Increased stability in the body and mind

Real growth in inner perception and presence

Joel emphasizes the importance of consistency — not perfection. If it’s difficult, just slow down, revisit earlier exercises, and keep showing up. This is a long-term practice with lifetime benefits.

A Message from Joel

“You’re not just doing these exercises — you’re growing the part of you that’s able to do them. Don’t compare yourself to others. This is your journey.”

Keep Going
As we move forward, the techniques will continue to deepen. You’ll feel yourself becoming more aware, more stable, and more powerful in your perception. This is what meditation is really about — becoming more you.

Make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel, and revisit the practices as often as needed. You're building something extraordinary.

— Joel Skipper