RESONANT CLAIRVOYANCE
DAY 2. SEEING THE AURA
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The art of noticing the invisible.
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Dear friends! Today we continue our journey into the fascinating world of human perception.
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Yesterday, we became acquainted with the ancient yogic practice of Bhramari, learned to create inner sound resonance, and observed unusual phenomena that can arise before closed eyes.
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Today, however, our task is considerably more interesting.
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We will try to see what lies at the very edge of our accustomed visual perception—the luminous contours around physical objects and the human body.
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In esoteric traditions, such phenomena are often associated with the aura—the subtle energy field of living beings.
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But what exactly are we capable of seeing? And why does a barely perceptible glow sometimes appear around a person’s fingers, palms, or head?
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Today, we will try to explore this not only theoretically, but also through our own experience.
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And perhaps the familiar space around us will appear to you in an entirely different light.
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PART ONE. WHAT IS THE AURA?
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The idea that a living being is surrounded by an invisible energy field is found in many spiritual and esoteric teachings.
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In the Indian tradition, we encounter the concept of
prana — the life force, as well as the teaching about the subtle sheaths of the human being, called
koshas.
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In Chinese philosophy, there is the concept of
qi — vital energy, whose circulation plays an important role in traditional health and spiritual practices.
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In Western occultism, the teaching about the
aura, described as a subtle emanation surrounding the human body, became widespread.
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According to some esoteric beliefs, the aura may differ in color, shape, intensity, and brightness. It is believed that its characteristics are connected with a person's emotional, psychological, or spiritual state.
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For example, in various esoteric systems, blue hues are associated with calmness, green with harmony, and golden hues with elevated states of consciousness.
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However, these color associations are symbolic interpretations and vary depending on the tradition.
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There is no scientifically confirmed way to see and determine a person's emotional or spiritual state based on the colors of the aura today does not exist.
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Nevertheless, there is a truly interesting question: why do some people observe light, dark, or colored halos around bodies and objects?
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And there is something for us to discuss here.
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PART TWO. WHAT DOES OUR VISION HIDE?
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Every second, our eyes receive an enormous amount of visual information. However, the mind does not process all of it with the same level of detail.
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We are used to looking at objects directly: examining their shape, color, and details.
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But there is another way of seeing—with the help of peripheral vision.
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When we stop intently examining an object and gently hold our gaze beside it, its boundaries and the surrounding background begin to be perceived differently.
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Three visual phenomena are especially interesting.
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1. Contrast at the boundaries of objects.
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Our visual system enhances the perception of differences between light and dark areas. Sometimes this creates the sensation of an additional light or dark band along the edge of an object.
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2. Visual adaptation.
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If you look at a particular outline for an extended period, the visual neurons gradually change their response. After shifting your gaze, afterimages may appear, sometimes of a differentshade.
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3. Peripheral perception.
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Areas of the retina beyond central vision perceive details, movement, and contrast differently. Therefore, an object we look at not directly but slightly to the side may sometimes seem unusual.
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These very features may explain some of the observations that people describe as seeing an aura.
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But this is not an obstacle for our research.
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On the contrary, we are about to find out exactly what we see, how this phenomenon arises, and whether we can learn to notice it more consciously.
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PART THREE. SOUND AND INNER VISION
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You probably remember that on the first day we became acquainted with the Bhramari practice—a special yogic breathing technique accompanied by a gentle humming sound.
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Today we will use this technique again.
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But now it will have a somewhat different purpose.
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Yesterday we used the vibration to prepare for observing the inner screen.
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Today we will try to determine
whether the state following the humming affects our ability to notice the subtlest visual effects with our eyes open.
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In traditional yoga, special attention is given to the Ajna chakra—the symbolic center of inner vision located in the area between the eyebrows.
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According to yogic concepts, working with this is associated with the development of concentration, intuition, and inner knowledge.
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However, today we will not try to physically influence this area.
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Our work will be much subtler: we will use sound vibration, relaxation, and a special way of contemplation.
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Imagine that the surface of the water is constantly covered with ripples. Even if there is a beautiful stone at the bottom, it is difficult to make it out.
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But when the surface of the water becomes calm, we begin to see what we had not noticed before.
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In the same way, sound meditation can help us calm our attention and prepare for more focused observation.
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Our task is not to force the eyes to see something extraordinary, but to learn to see without habitual tension.
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PART FOUR. “AURA SEEING” PRACTICE
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Duration: 20–25 minutes.
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For the practice, you will need:
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• A quiet room with soft, even lighting.
• A plain light-gray or white wall.
• A comfortable chair.
• Your own palms.
• If possible, an assistant to observe the outline of the human body.
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Ideally, the light should not shine directly into your eyes, and there should be no bright reflections or sharp shadows on the wall.
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Stage 1. First observation — 3 minutes
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Before beginning the sound practice, we will conduct a small experiment.
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Sit facing a plain wall.
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Raise one hand, positioning it approximately 30–50 centimeters from your eyes.
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Spread your fingers and leave small gaps between them.
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Your hand should stand out clearly against the wall.
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Now look not directly at your fingers, but at an area of the background approximately two to three centimeters beside their contours.
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Do not strain your eyes.
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Do not try to see a glow deliberately.
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Simply observe the area around your fingers calmly for 15–20 seconds.
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Blink as usual.
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Then lower your hand and rest for a while.
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Repeat the observation two more times.
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Try to remember whether you noticed anything unusual: a light strip, a dark outline, a faint haze, or a change in the contrast or shade of the background.
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If nothing happened, that is perfectly normal.
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For now, we are only becoming familiar with the initial characteristics of our visual perception.
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Stage 2. Awakening resonance — 4 minutes
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Now close your eyes.
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Straighten your back and completely relax the muscles of your face.
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Take a calm breath in through your nose.
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As you slowly exhale, begin to hum gently:
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M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m...
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Try to find a pitch at which the vibration feels pleasant in your lips, nasal area, and face.
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There is no need to hum loudly.
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Let the sound be deep, calm, and sustained.
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Repeat seven times, maintaining a natural breathing rhythm.
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During the first three repetitions, pay attention to the sound itself.
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During the next two, focus on the sensations of vibration.
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During the final two, imagine that the sound is gradually dissolving into inner silence.
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After the seventh repetition, fall silent.
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Sit with your eyes closed for about one minute.
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Do not look for any special sensations.
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Allow your attention to settle.
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Stage 3. The Light Contour — 6 minutes
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Now slowly open your eyes.
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Do not immediately start looking at the objects around you.
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Raise your hand against the wall again.
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Spread your fingers.
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Look at a small area of the wall next to the tip of your index finger.
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And now the most important part.
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Try to perceive the finger itself and the space directly around it simultaneously.
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Do not examine the skin or nail.
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Let the finger remain slightly to the side of the point at which your gaze is focused.
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Maintain a soft, relaxed gaze.
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After a few seconds, you may notice that the edge of the finger is perceived differently.
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Some people experience a sensation of a thin, light strip. Others see a dark halo, a slight haze, or a change in the background color.
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You may not see anything like this.
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Continue observing for 15–20 seconds, then relax and rest.
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Repeat several times.
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Now try observing not one finger, but the space between two fingers.
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Then observe the outer contour of the entire palm.
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Pay attention not only to the boundaries themselves, but also to the space surrounding them.
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If an unusual visual effect appears, do not rush to conclude that you have seen an energy field.
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First of all, remember exactly what the phenomenon looked like: its shape, width, color, and movement.
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Today we are learning to be attentive researchers of our own perception.
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Stage 4. Exploring the light contour — 4 minutes
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And now we will conduct another interesting experiment.
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If you noticed a light or colored halo around your fingers, try moving your hand very slowly a little to the right or left.
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What happens to the contour you noticed?
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Does it follow the movement of your hand?
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Does it disappear when you move?
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Or does an afterimage remain in the previous position for a moment?
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Then change the background.
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For example, instead of a white wall use a light-gray surface or another solid-colored background.
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Pay attention to whether the hue, brightness, or width of the outline changes.
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Such experiments will help us better understand the nature of the observed phenomena.
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If the effect depends on the background color, the direction of your gaze, or the observation time, this is an important clue about how our visual system works.
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At the same time, even an outline that seems to move along with the hand does not, by itself, prove the presence of a visible aura: such phenomena can also be explained by the processing of visual boundaries.
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Stage 5. Observing another person — 5 minutes
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If someone nearby is willing to help you, ask them to stand in front of a solid-colored wall.
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Ideally, their clothing should contrast with the background.
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Sit or stand approximately one and a half to two meters away from them.
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Now try applying the same relaxed-vision technique.
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Do not look directly at the person’s shoulder; instead, look slightly to the side, at a section of the wall next to the shoulder.
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Allow the outline of the body to remain in your peripheral vision.
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There is no need to stare intently or restrict your blinking.
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Observe in short sessions.
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You may notice a light strip along the shoulder, unusual contrast, or a color effect near the head.
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Remember this impression.
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Then ask the person move slightly and repeat the observation.
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If there is no assistant, use a houseplant or any object with a clearly distinguishable outline instead.
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The main goal today is to master the observation principle itself.
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PART FIVE. OBSERVATION JOURNAL
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After completing the practice, be sure to spend a few minutes making notes.
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Recall exactly what happened during each stage.
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1. Were you able to notice an unusual outline around your fingers before the sound practice?
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2. Did anything change after seven cycles of Bhramari?
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3. What did the effects you noticed look like: a light strip, haze, shadow, colored halo, or something else?
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4. Did these effects depend on the position of your hand, the background color, and the direction of your gaze?
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5. Were you able to notice a similar outline around another person or a plant?
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6. What proved more difficult: seeing an unusual effect or maintaining a relaxed gaze without expecting anything?
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It will be especially interesting to read the observations of those who tried this technique for the first time.
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And remember: what matters to us is your genuine experience, not a result you expected in advance.
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PART SIX. WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUBTLE VISION?
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After today’s session, I would like to draw your attention to an interesting idea.
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Our ordinary vision is not a passive reflection of the world around us.
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The brain constantly processes incoming information, highlights contrasts, recognizes familiar forms, and creates a coherent picture of reality.
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We do not always realize how complex this work is.
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In a sense, we see not only with our eyes. We see with our entire visual system, including the areas of the brain involved in processing and interpreting images.
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And the more attentively we observe our own perception, the more of its remarkable features we can discover.
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In esoteric traditions, this kind of work is viewed as preparation for developing subtle vision.
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In scientific terms, we are primarily training observation, concentration, and awareness of visual effects.
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These two descriptive languages do not necessarily need to be mixed.
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We can explore ancient ideas about the aura while also examining what real visual experiences arise during the practice.
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This is precisely the approach I find most interesting: neither rejecting the unusual nor rushing to attribute a supernatural nature to it.
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CONCLUSION OF THE SECOND DAY
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Today we took another step on our journey.
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Yesterday, our attention was directed inward, toward consciousness.
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Today, we learned to look at the surrounding space differently.
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Perhaps someone saw a light-colored outline around their fingers for the first time.
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Someone noticed how unusually their vision behaves when they stop examining objects intently.
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And someone discovered that humming makes it easier for them to relax and concentrate.
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All these impressions deserve attention.
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But the skill we are gradually developing is especially important.
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We are learning to notice subtle changes in our own perception and distinguish direct experience from our assumptions about it.
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After all, sometimes the most amazing discovery is not that the world has turned out to be different, but that we have looked at it in a new way for the first time.
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Tomorrow, the third day awaits us — “Touching the Invisible.”
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This time, we will give our vision a rest and turn to another remarkable ability of our body—sensitivity.
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We will explore elements of Chinese qigong, try to feel the space between our palms, and investigate sensations that Eastern practices associate with life energy.
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In the meantime, share your observations in the comments.
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Did you manage to notice anything unusual around your fingers? And most importantly—did your perception change after the sound practice?
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I’d be very interested to read your impressions!
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To be continued...
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Mahapurna School — Sergey Veretennikov