Eating the sky: Rejuvenation Practice

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm PDT

In Person at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and ONLINE

By request, a spring practice will be devoted to the contemplative rejuvenation practice known as “Eating the Sky.”

Rooted in Vajrayāna traditions, the Eating the Sky practice is rooted in an ancient understanding that the body and mind are woven from the same fabric as existence itself. The five elements - earth, water, fire, wind, and space - are not only outer forces, but organic processes within us shaping our vitality, perception, and body. When these elements fall out of balance, “dis-ease” is the natural result. 

Across Tibetan contemplative and medical lineages, including Sowa Rigpa, healing begins by restoring harmony at this elemental level. Where medicine works through substances and behavior, practices such as Eating the Sky turn inward—using breath, visualization, and awareness to receive the elements in their most subtle yet most nourishing form. The practice emphasizes receptivity rather than effort, which invites the body to replenish and the mind to settle on its own basis.

Instructions will be given from the Tsokkyi Thukthik treasure cycle of the Dudjom Tersar lineage, where this practice is held as a gentle yet profound support for sustained meditation and longevity. Over the course of the three-hour practice session, guidance will be offered on posture, breath, and visualization, interwoven with spacious periods of contemplation.

This program will be recorded and will be available to all registered participants.