National Institute of Speech and Hearing students experience Sadhguru’s ‘Miracle of Mind’ meditation through vibrations

NEW DELHI: A meditation session was held at the National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH) in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, where students and staff from the deaf and hard-of-hearing community experienced Sadhguru’s Miracle of Mind meditation through vibration patterns. The initiative was jointly carried out by Isha volunteers, NISH, and Paralympic rifle shooter Siddhartha Babu. The originally app-based meditation was adapted so that participants could follow it through vibrations instead of sound. Initially, a light-based format was used to indicate meditation steps, but it was found to be impractical for daily use. The idea then evolved into a vibration-coded version, developed by NISH’s creative media editor Aravind along with Aswathy, an expert in deaf communication.

The method allows users to experience meditation independently on their mobile phones. Videos featuring an Indian sign language interpreter guided participants through the session, while files explaining each vibration pattern were shared to help them practice at homePishon, a former NISH student who now works at the institute, said, “The practice was incredibly calming. What truly stood out was the effort to make the class accessible for the deaf students and staff.

I believe that such initiatives pave the way for a more inclusive and compassionate community." Another student, Museena, said the vibration-based meditation was easier to follow than previous yoga sessions. "This meditation was extremely impactful. I’ve attended Yoga sessions before, but they weren’t impactful because I had to keep opening my eyes every now and then to follow the instructions. But here with vibrations, I could follow the instructions, keeping my eyes closed throughout the session. It really calmed my mind.

Also, it’s very short and I can do this practice anywhere.” Although the app is not yet fully accessible for the deaf, the initiative marks an early step toward making meditation inclusive for all.