Welcome to my YouTube channel!
I'm David, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey of awakening and growth through meditation. Whether you're just beginning to question what lies beneath the surface of daily life or you're deep into your spiritual practice, this channel is for anyone ready to live with greater purpose and presence. And by spiritual, I just mean that sense of sacred connection and awe to the universal mystery of life.
I've had the privilege of sharing these teachings through my Meditation School app, my book The 7 Energies of The Soul, podcasting, at Cornell, and with millions of students on Insight Timer. But the real magic happens in community, and hopefully that includes this YouTube channel. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's explore how to live an awakened, purpose-driven life in this beautifully messy human experience we're all sharing...and have a good laugh or two along the way.
David Gandelman
Here's something I've noticed, in my own life and with my students.
When something really hard happens, the advice is usually: accept it. Let it go. Be present.
And sometimes that just doesn't work. Sometimes you genuinely cannot accept it.
In this video, we sit together and work with some hard energy. It's a short practice. You might notice something shift by the end.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hMSW...
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David Gandelman
Have you ever been totally fine and then something small triggers you, and suddenly you're flooded with emotion?
That can be the pain body activating.
The pain body is an accumulation of emotional and mental pain stored somewhere in the body. It can quickly go from being dormant, sitting just underneath your consciousness, to activated. And when it gets ignited, it can take over and cause real damage.
In this video, I explore how we can bring awareness to our pain, shift it and heal.
👉https://youtu.be/tq4oHQKsIC4
6 days ago | [YT] | 5
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David Gandelman
Grounded Sleep Podcast New Episode!
Episode #92
A Journey to Sardinia for Sleep
Let's go to sleep!
Links in the comment below.
#Sleep #SleepNow #BedTime #Insomnia #Anxiety #Relaxing
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David Gandelman
Grounded Sleep Podcast New Episode!
Episode #91
Relaxing Breathing for Sleep
Let's go to sleep!
Links in the comment below.
#Sleep #SleepNow #BedTime #Insomnia #Anxiety #Relaxing
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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David Gandelman
How to Find Answers Through Meditation
👉https://youtu.be/gw0hPjLcfpg
Ever sit down to meditate on a question and… nothing happens? In this video, I’ll guide you step-by-step through how to bring a question into meditation without forcing an answer. We’ll move layer by layer, calming the mind, listening beneath the thoughts, and shifting your energy so the right insight can surface naturally.
#MeditationPractice #InnerClarity #EnergyAwareness #MindfulnessJourney #SpiritualInsight #HealingThroughPresence #MeditationTeaching #SelfInquiry
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David Gandelman
One of the first things I love to do in the morning is ground myself in meditation. Let me show you how I do it.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHqaZ...
#DavidGandelman #MorningMeditation #MeditationPractice #Grounding #Presence #Mindfulness #StartYourDay #EnergyAwareness #InnerStillness
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David Gandelman
Grounded Sleep Podcast New Episode!
Episode #90
Portugal Stories for Sleep
Let's go to sleep!
Links in the comment below.
#Sleep #SleepNow #BedTime #Insomnia #Anxiety
5 months ago | [YT] | 4
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David Gandelman
How to Make it as a Meditation Teacher with Lou Redmond
What does it really take to walk the path of becoming a meditation teacher today?
I sat down with Lou Redmond to explore the evolving landscape of teaching meditation, from in-person classes to the online world, building trust with students, and embracing authenticity as the foundation of teaching.
#meditationteachertraining #meditation #meditationschool #teachingmeditation #growth #consciousbusiness #mindfulbusiness
6 months ago | [YT] | 1
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David Gandelman
Do you ever feel like you’ve got a calm, meditative side, but also a rebellious punk rocker living somewhere inside you? I’m more classic rock guy myself, but you know what I mean:)
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Jessica Amos, a meditation teacher, punk rocker, and all-around free spirit. We talk about how to be yourself in a world that often pushes conformity and plenty more.
Jessica will also be teaching in our upcoming 2026 Meditation Teacher Training.
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David Gandelman
If you've ever felt the call to teach meditation, or you're already sharing your practice and wondering what comes next…
I just released a conversation that might speak right to your heart.
I sat down with my dear friend and co-teacher Michael Galyon and we talked about what it really means to become a meditation teacher.
From his journey as a preschool teacher to guiding millions online to the fear of being seen, the path to finding your authentic voice, and how compassion and presence become the foundation for teaching. We covered a lot.
Links in the comments.
7 months ago | [YT] | 1
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