Body. Mind. Soul. Bomiso.

Embodied Wisdom through Contemplative Practice

In a world that pulls us in every direction, balance isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. But true balance isn’t about juggling extremes; it’s about integration. What if your body, mind, and soul weren’t separate parts to be managed, but a unified whole to be cultivated?

Bomiso isn’t just another wellness philosophy; it’s a method for living with intention, rooted in timeless wisdom yet designed for modern life. This is more than self-care—it’s a path to transformation.

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Introduction

Throughout my years of exploration, I have been seeking a holistic spiritual path—one that is serious and rooted in tradition yet inclusive. One that shows promising results on the path to awakening without neglecting the body. I have spent years studying and practicing Buddhism, Christianity, and devotional Hinduism, and while there are definite benefits to each, all paths tend to neglect the body. I have spent years practicing yoga asana, running, and weightlifting, yet becoming great in any of these took away from the depth of my devotional practices. I have always sought a spiritual path that would integrate all the disjointed parts of my life and make them whole.

I live by the Gaudiya Vaishnava theory of achintya-bhedabheda-tattva, which refers to the inconceivable oneness and difference between the Supreme Person and the material world. That said, achintya-bhedabheda-tattva can also speak to the inconceivable oneness and difference between my enemy and me. It proposes that while I may be different from the pigeon looking at me through the window as I write this, on a deeper level, there is also an oneness that unites us. When you look at your own life, this philosophy can also invite you to view the compartmentalized parts of yourself as one, challenging you to bring them together into a path that leads to your fullness—the fullest expression of yourself.

If you’re a weightlifting Christian, how can you reframe your devotion to bodybuilding as a means of coming closer to God? If you’re a Buddhist runner, how can you use running to further your awareness? Regardless of the nuances of identity, those seeking flourishing are faced with one big question: how can I bring the ultimate goal of my life into focus and act in accordance with my ultimate goal every day, in everything I do?

At an early age, I was confronted with the existential question of the meaning of my life, inspired by the sudden and jarring realization of my impermanence. I realized that ego death is necessary for people with an acute awareness of their impermanence. Such awareness can swing two ways: diving into sense enjoyment and experiencing all the pleasures of your wildest imagination before you die, or confronting material desire in hopes of experiencing an expansiveness in pursuit of enlightenment. In other words, people usually fall on a scale between hedonism and stoicism, and the secular world has become associated with hedonism, while the religious-spiritual complex tends toward the stoic.

I have swung to both ends of the spectrum in my exploration of impermanence, in both healthy and unhealthy ways. I have pursued stoic religious fervour and hedonistic substance abuse. While contemporary circles may argue that there is a place for libertinism, those of you pursuing a mature sense of contentment—santosha—understand that discipline, while acutely difficult, soothes the inherent suffering of the soul. So, whether your goal is peace, happiness, stability, or ultimately enlightenment/God realization, welcoming a certain level of discipline into your life will serve you dearly.

This is not new, and there is an increasing trend in media amongst young people celebrating austerity—from intense gym routines to ice baths and technology restrictions. The bomiso path aims to help bring clarity to where you emphasize your discipline, not just for health, performance, or spiritual benefits, but in a way that makes you feel whole.

Bomiso: A Holistic Approach to Transformation

Bomiso is my approach to holistic transformation, integrating body, mind, and soul through a historically authentic framework. Unlike modern wellness trends that fragment these elements, bomiso is rooted in the classical wisdom of yoga while incorporating contemporary insights into physical health and mental clarity. This method is not about quick fixes but is devoted to cultivating a deeply integrated life where strength, awareness, and spiritual depth coexist harmoniously.

Not only does bomiso's intentional path bring the body, mind and soul into alignment with one another, it also aligns all parts of you with your ultimate purpose.

Throughout my studies, yoga was the only tradition that emerged with a clearly articulated holistic path, specifically through the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras map transformation, starting with the gross elements of life (actions, body and breath) and systematically moving inward toward more subtle aspects (concentration and meditation), ultimately leading to enlightenment, samadhi. Bhakti yoga’s principle of devotion has also been influential in developing this method. Bhakti taught me that even the most mundane daily actions can be divinized when seen as a service to the divine.

While many spiritual seekers (myself included) instinctively turn East for wisdom, I sit here, a Westerner in the Western world, committed to rediscovering the profound teachings within my own ancestral lineage (You can read more about that journey here.) Contrary to popular belief, a structured path to awakening is not absent in the West. In The Conferences of John Cassian, a 4th-century Christian theologian, we find a clear framework: one must first identify their telos—the ultimate aim of life—and then shape their days through scopos, the smaller goals that align with that end. Through this structure, the pursuit of God becomes not only possible but grounded in the everyday. If you're interested in how the Western tradition sanctifies the mundane and offers its own path to spiritual integration, take a look at my thesis here.

In honour of the body left behind in so many spiritual traditions, Patanjali’s Ashtanga path will be broken down as the inspiration behind bomiso’s approach to transformation.

The Ashtanga Path as a Blueprint

The bomiso method is structured around the Eight Limb Path of Ashtanga Yoga, an ancient system designed to lead practitioners toward self-realization. Each limb of Ashtanga corresponds to a key aspect of body, mind, or soul transformation:

Yama (Ethical Disciplines - The Foundation of Soul)

• Ahimsa (Non-violence): Cultivating inner and outer peace.

• Satya (Truthfulness): Living with integrity and authenticity.

• Asteya (Non-stealing): A mindset of abundance and respect.

• Brahmacharya (Moderation): Aligning desires with a higher purpose.

• Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness): Releasing attachments for freedom.

  
  

Niyama (Personal Disciplines - The Refinement of Mind)

• Shaucha (Purity): Physical and mental cleanliness.

• Santosha (Contentment): Cultivating gratitude and acceptance.

• Tapas (Discipline): The fire of transformation through effort.

• Svadhyaya (Self-study): Engaging with sacred texts and self-inquiry.

• Ishvarapranidhana (Surrender): Trusting in the greater order.

  
  

Asana (Physical Practice - Strengthening and Purification of the Body)

The modern interpretation of yoga focuses heavily on asana, but in bomiso, it is one piece of the puzzle. The physical body is trained for strength, flexibility, and resilience, not only to improve health but also to serve as a stable vessel for deeper practices.

This limb is not only restricted to the asana yoga you will encounter in a yoga studio, but for my purposes, can refer to any body-care and exercise. I am currently developing a new form of body-prayer called Via Corporis (the way of the body) that is inspired by yoga while remaining true to Western culture, history and spirituality.

Pranayama (Breathwork – Bridging Body and Mind)

Breath is the direct link between the nervous system and consciousness—the key that unlocks physio-spiritual awareness. While specific exercises train breath awareness, its true power lies beyond structured practice. When carried into daily life, breath becomes the steady foundation of body and mind, anchoring spiritual presence in every moment.

Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal - The Training of Awareness)

Learning to disengage from external distractions allows you to turn inward, refining your focus and gaining mastery over impulses.

Dharana (Concentration - The Training of the Mind)

The practice of single-pointed focus, whether through mantra, visualization, or breath awareness, develops mental clarity and resilience.

Dhyana (Meditation - The Deepening of Awareness)

True meditation is beyond relaxation; it is a state of profound absorption, where the separation between self and experience dissolves.

Samadhi (Integration - The Realization of Soul)

The culmination of the path, where personal identity merges with universal consciousness, bringing about a sense of peace and fulfillment. This is the ultimate goal of life. Yet how you connect to this goal remains open-ended. In essence, the Yoga Sutras describe Ishvara not as a creator God in the traditional sense, but as an ever-pure consciousness that can serve as a focal point for spiritual discipline.

The Bomiso Way: Living in Alignment—Body, Mind, and Soul

At the heart of bomiso is a simple but profound intention: to live a life that is aligned—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Drawing inspiration from the structure of the Ashtanga path and rooted in Western contemplative tradition, bomiso offers practices, reflections, and resources that help you move toward integration.

But this isn’t about mastering everything at once. Bomiso is a living path—a movement you step into and grow with over time. You won’t find rigid programs or checklists here. Instead, you’ll find invitations: to move, to reflect, to be still, to ask questions, and to return again and again to what matters most.

This path touches all areas of life, and I create resources that speak to different elements at different times. Whether through a guided meditation, a blog post, a breathwork session, or a powerful coaching conversation—each piece is meant to help you reconnect to your true self and live from that place.

1. The Body: Strength, Flexibility, and Vitality

Our bodies are not just physical—they’re sacred. They carry our stories, our emotions, and our longings. They hold trauma, yes, but also untapped wisdom. Movement is one way we begin to access that. In bomiso, body practices are not about performance—they’re about presence. A few of the embodied tools you might encounter along the way include:

• Via Corporis: Unique to bomiso, this practice brings spiritual philosophy into the body through movement, breath, scripture, and silence. It’s about turning embodiment into prayer, and allowing what’s hidden in the body to surface gently, in the presence of God.

• Asana Yoga Practice: Classical yoga postures, especially longer-held and breath-centred ones, help cultivate focus, flexibility, and awareness of subtle energies.

• Callisthenics & Strength Training: Functional strength work not only supports longevity but teaches resilience and discipline.

Bomiso doesn't prescribe a set workout plan to follow. Whether you’re dancing in your kitchen or training for a marathon, the bomiso path welcomes movement that feels true to you.

2. The Mind: Clarity, Focus, and Resilience

Mental transformation isn’t about suppressing thoughts—it’s about becoming aware of them, gently redirecting them, and learning to relate to them differently. You’ll find bomiso resources that support:

• Journaling and self-inquiry

• Practices for sense withdrawal and digital detox

• Breathwork for nervous system regulation

• Study of sacred texts—from East and West—that invite contemplation and depth

These practices aren’t meant to be overwhelming. They’re meant to offer clarity, so you can return to what’s essential.

3. The Soul: Purpose, Meaning, and Connection

At its core, bomiso is a spiritual path. But it’s not bound to dogma. Whether you use the word God, Spirit, Love, or Mystery, this path invites you to open to something beyond yourself—and find that it’s also within.

• Meditation practices to anchor attention in silence

• Contemplative prayer and reflection—alone or in nature

• Explorations of devotional music, sacred texts, and ritual

One of the most impactful ways to embark on this path is through one-on-one coaching. Unlike therapy or teaching, coaching is not directive. It’s a sacred space where you’re met with deep presence and guided by powerful questions that help you uncover your own truth. Coaching is one of the main ways I support people walking the bomiso path—it’s where transformation gets personal.

Why the Bomiso Method Works

So many wellness paths out there seem to pick one piece of the puzzle—fitness, mindfulness, spirituality—and run with it, as if you can work on just one part of yourself and expect the rest to fall into place. But we’re more complex than that. We live in bodies, we think with minds, we ache and long with souls. Bomiso exists because I believe these dimensions belong together, and when they are brought into harmony, transformation happens.

This method isn’t about burning out on a hyper-optimized routine or getting stuck in a single tradition. It’s rooted in timeless religious and physio-spiritual practices, yet leaves space for your beliefs, language, and rituals to evolve as you do. Over the years, my own understanding has deepened and shifted many times, and I’ve designed bomiso to hold space for that kind of growth.

I bring my background in theological research to everything I offer, so you can trust that the practices aren’t fluff—they’re drawn from real, embodied wisdom passed down by those who lived what they taught. And while there’s reverence for the ancient, I also honour the real and the now. It’s possible to care deeply about your spiritual path and want to feel good in your skin, pursue goals, and create a beautiful life.

Of course, it’s hard to do this alone. That’s where coaching comes in. Coaching isn’t about giving you answers—it’s about creating space for the answers that are already inside you to rise to the surface. Through presence, deep listening, and powerful questions, I’ll walk with you as you clarify what matters, where you’re headed, and what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll set intentions that are both grounded and expansive, and I’ll help you stay accountable to the version of yourself you’re becoming.

This path takes time. But with patience, grace, and the right kind of support, it leads somewhere real.

How to Begin Your Bomiso Journey

If you’re new to this method, start by digesting the article and thinking about where the compass of your ultimate goal pulls you. Are you called towards realizing the bliss of universal oneness, towards a personal relationship with God, or to be most aware and present of every moment you have been gifted in this body? If this is already clear to you – great! It’s time to stew in that and integrate small, intentional shifts into your routine that honour all of you. As you deepen your practice, you’ll notice that these elements naturally reinforce one another, leading to a more integrated and fulfilling life. Bomiso’s Blog, Resources, Insight Timer and YouTube channel will be full of content to support your journey. I am available for one-on-one coaching to implement this shift towards wholeness.

The Path Forward

The bomiso method is not a quick solution but a long-term path toward a more integrated and fulfilling life. By aligning body, mind, and soul through the principles of yoga, strength training, breath awareness, and contemplative practice, bomiso offers a blueprint for true transformation.

If you are ready to embark on this journey, explore one element at a time. Whether through deepening your body practice, deepening your prayer life, or studying wisdom texts, the path is yours to walk. True transformation is not about adding more but refining and reconnecting with what already exists within you.

Live like dust lit by fire,

Nicho