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A brief autobiography



Joshua Jordan
Meditation & Integration Coach
Innerscapes



From childhood onward I felt the call to travel distant lands, share in other cultures, and expand my horizons. I experimented with hypnagogic induction in middle school though I did not even have a word for it. When I went to bed one night a visualization spontaneously occurred to me while staring at the ceiling in the dark. I developed that visualization into an activity. This exercise removes stress and relaxes me. All of this led to experiments in what I now know as hypnagogic induction.


Subsequently, I read books on lucid dreaming and tried their authors' exercises as well. I also met others who experimented with altered states of consciousness or meditation and compared notes. Sometimes we collaborated. They gave me exercises, which I also tried. When I got into high school, a man there offered a summer tai chi course. So, I learned actual meditation techniques, tai chi, and chi kung from my first Sifu (A word for teacher). I credit him with introducing formal structure.


After high school I served in the United States Army. While there, I would use the tai chi standing and moving meditation techniques when I stood or marched in formation under the hot, Alabama sun with sweat running down my shaven head, snug in my headgear. It made the stresses of the day easier.


My first station of duty was in South Korea, and afterwards they shipped me to Kansas. Through chance, I met a teacher from Mississippi who traveled to me. Through him I learned bodily discipline, breath work, concentration meditation, discursive meditation, insight meditation, mandala, mantra, visualization, and other techniques both inhibitory and exhibitory. I am grateful for his instruction as it formed the foundation of all my current work. His tutelage allowed a major refinement and I worked with him until I completed my military service and maintained contact during and after my travels.


After military service, I embarked on a low-budget trip. I traveled around East Asia, Southeast Asia, India, Turkey, and other locations for about six years. During that time, I had the opportunity to learn from monks, devotees, and teachers of several traditions. From these instructors, I learned various methods of meditation, relaxation, and other things. Most importantly, I developed a vocabulary to discuss these techniques and I refined my own practice and understanding. I continue to refine today.


Certain mentors urged me to share this knowledge with others, so while I was on the road, I started teaching friends who showed interest and commitment. I found that I enjoy teaching meditation and I found it rewarding to hear of and observe their results. After coming back to the United States, I started helping people I met through social activities with meditation. One evening, my wife suggested I teach meditation professionally and I heeded her advice as I generally do, and have been teaching meditation ever since. I enjoy working with committed people to help them unfold on their meditative journey!



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What do others say about Joshua?



Joshua is very friendly and thorough, he asks for feedback with an open mind and is willing to make any necessary changes if he feels that something would work more efficiently. My favorite part of talking to him is that I never feel judged or ridiculed, he makes me feel like my opinion matters and I'm worth listening to. It's not often that I come across people that exude the warmth and kindness that I feel when talking to Joshua.



Violeta Maidi | Illinois



Joshua is great at listening and being insightful and so very helpful! Thank you again!



Dylanna Fisher | Canada



Joshua was great to work with. Very positive and kind. He's working on some very cool stuff and I'm excited to see his projects flourish!



Z. Silver | Pennsylvania



Joshua was communicative and his assessment was concise/asked thoughtful questions. I recommend working with him. Thanks, Joshua!



Aja Smith | Washington, D.C.



Joshua is always fabulous to work with and connected with his work. Here's to all his best things!



Jenn Danielson | Canada



Such a sweet soul and a pleasure to speak with. You can feel his energy through his kind words.



Athena Rose | Hawaii



Joshua is really kind and understands well how to approach anyone to get his views across.



Arnie Van Kerwel | Norway



Joshua presented some very powerful questions which helped me gain some insight into myself! Through Joshua's guidance, I think I made a major breakthrough that will improve how I meditate going forward! In responding to my breakthrough, Joshua offered validation and some keen analogies which have helped me to better understand what's happening psychologically behind the scenes. Thank you Joshua!



Vince Giuga | New York



When I talk about meditation with my friends, I mention Joshua.



Hoda Ghadiri | California



Joshua is a meditation teacher dedicated to helping people solve their problems in their meditation practice.



Chiraya D | Arizona



I liked Joshua's approach and will use it myself. The interaction has been a quality learning experience. Thanks Joshua.



Emme Singer | Georgia



Thanks Joshua!



Sandy Freschi | Tennessee



It was a pleasure to work with Joshua.



Dan Brook | California



Jordan always keeps in touch and is excellent on following up for Services. He friendly and sincere.



Cheryle Kay | California



Really understanding!



Jenny C | Illinois



Very clear and quick!



Melissa Morgenstern | California



Joshua was a great communicator in our interaction, both in response time and respectfulness. I recommend working with him!



Rendon Foy | North Carolina



Joshua was so supportive on helping me get back into a space of meditation within my life. I greatly appreciate your gifts and compassion! Thank you, Joshua!



Katrina Krogstad | Canada



Joshua is good fun, low stress, and productive. Most importantly, he's someone you'll be happy to work with again.



Andre T | Canada



Joshua is friendly, a great communicator, and quick to respond!



Meaghan Adawe | New York



Joshua was generous, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great, creative interesting session. Thank you! :)



Andrea Schmidt | Canada



Joshua is deeply knowledgeable, yet humble and down to earth. Anyone interested in meditation should absolutely avail themselves of Joshua's patient wisdom. A very worthwhile service!



Katherine Koba | Sweden



The experience with Joshua was phenomenal. He has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge and is a light-hearted and funny gentleman. Sit back and enjoy the ride :)



Dion Jagroo | Florida



Joshua is pulling from many many years of experience, and it shows. He was flexible with our scheduling and very professional.



Stacy Gulick | New York



I have known Josh over the past few months. I admire his commitment to helping others through meditation. He is knowledgeable and honest about serving others. Get in touch with him and try out his service and pay it forward. I'm glad I have him in my corner.



Lisa Tuccio | Delaware



I saw Joshua’s service advertised and was curious to see what it was. I was never a great at meditation and wondered what I can do better. What I liked about his evaluation is that it is cerebral, analytical, and professional. It approaches meditation as a serious task which is absolutely what I want it to be in my life. Thank you.



Ania Lev | California



Expert and deep knowledge ..



Ivan Ghazal | California



There's the meditation you all know and then there's the deep, powerful meditation of Joshua Jordan. He's profoundly knowledgeable and makes the experience practical as well. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or a newbie, I highly recommend trying a session with Joshua.



Yossef Sagi | California


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