Banyan: the Fable Road Plus
Guided stories from Indian folk tales
Six guided stories from Indian folk tales.
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Session 1: The Great Banyan
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What you'll practise
- The Banyan Shade — The great tree at the edge of the village: hanging roots, deep shade and room for everyone.
- The Wise Crow — A clever crow of the fables, imagined as a patient companion you can return to.
- The River Road — A slow river and a wooden boat, with the current setting the pace.
- The Lotus Pond — A still pond of round leaves and pink flowers, where water drops roll away.
Sessions
6 sessions · 3 h
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1. The Great Banyan
Walk to the edge of a village at dusk and rest in the cool shade of the great banyan, where the tales are told.
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2. The Wise Crow
Meet a clever old crow on a branch of the banyan, watch it drop pebbles into a jar, and share a quiet moment.
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3. The Tortoise and the Geese
Climb into a woven basket between two white geese, as in the old fable, and glide over fields and rivers to a greener lake.
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4. The River Road
Drift down a slow river in a wooden boat past reeds, kingfishers and villages, and let the current set the pace.
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5. The Lotus Pond
Sit by a still pond of round leaves and pink flowers, watch the water drops roll away, and let one small thought go with them.
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6. The Night Market
Open practice: a lantern-lit market of storytellers is yours to wander, with the banyan, the river and the pond close by. A few cues, long silences, and a clear way back.
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Each session layers soft tone pairs, one in each ear, over a gentle noise bed, with a voice guiding you. Research on binaural beats is mixed; we publish both sides.
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