Feeding Demons
Tsultrim Allione, Chöd, Tibetan practice, working with the Shadow
What is Feeding Demons?
Feeding Demons — Tsultrim Allione: 4 steps — demon, feeding with nectar, ally. "Feeding Demons" (Tsultrim Allione, "Feeding Demons") — a Tibetan technique for the West.
"Feeding Demons" (Tsultrim Allione, "Feeding Demons") — a Tibetan technique for the West. Deeper release of importance: working with the Shadow. Desire often blocks the "demon" — the rejected part (greed, fear of success). Find it in the body, give it form, ask "What do you want?", feed it with nectar (peace, love, safety), the demon becomes an Ally. In DreamsFlow — when there is strong internal resistance to desire.
Key facts
| Origin | Tsultrim Allione, Chöd, Tibetan practice, working with the Shadow |
|---|---|
| Role in DreamsFlow | Woven in |
| Best for | Sabotage and fear of success; Feeling of "part of me against" |
Techniques and elements
- Find the "demon" in the body — block of desire
- Visualize the form, ask: "What do you want? What do you need?"
- Feed with nectar of the quality the demon asks for
- Demon is satisfied → Ally: "How will you help with the goal?"
Pros
- Integrates the Shadow instead of fighting it
- More powerful with fear of success and self-sabotage
- Specific 4-step protocol
- Releases energy that was going into internal conflict
Cons
- Intense — not for first-time practitioners
- "Demons" may scare with terminology
- With severe psychopathology — only with a therapist
Who it suits
Best for
- Sabotage and fear of success
- Feeling of "part of me against"
- Willingness to work with the Shadow
- After SCORE — if E showed secondary gain
With caution or not suitable
- Acute psychotic symptoms
- Discomfort with the metaphor of "demon"
- Needs light relaxation without deep immersion
Notable followers
- Tsultrim Allione — Author of "Feeding Demons"
- Carl Jung — Concept of the Shadow (related idea)
- Chöd Practitioners — Tibetan roots of the method
Popular exercises
Four Steps with the Demon15–20 min
- Where is the block in the body? Give it form
- "What do you want? What do you need?"
- Imagine the nectar of the needed quality — feed it
- The demon turns into an Ally — ask for help with the goal
FAQ
What is Feeding Demons — a method or a practice?
Feeding Demons is a psychotechnique (method) that DreamsFlow weaves into daily personal meditations and affirmations. "Feeding Demons" (Tsultrim Allione, "Feeding Demons") — a Tibetan technique for the West. Deeper release of importance: working with the Shadow. Desire often blocks the "demon" — the rejected part (greed, fear of success). Find it in the body, give it form, ask "What do you want?", feed it with nectar (peace, love, safety), the demon becomes an Ally. In DreamsFlow — when there is strong internal resistance to desire.
Who is the “Feeding Demons” method for?
Best for: Sabotage and fear of success; Feeling of "part of me against"; Willingness to work with the Shadow; After SCORE — if E showed secondary gain. Use with caution: Acute psychotic symptoms; Discomfort with the metaphor of "demon"; Needs light relaxation without deep immersion
What exercises and practices does “Feeding Demons” include?
Four Steps with the Demon. Step-by-step instructions are on this DreamsFlow technique page.
What are the pros and cons of “Feeding Demons”?
Pros: Integrates the Shadow instead of fighting it; More powerful with fear of success and self-sabotage; Specific 4-step protocol; Releases energy that was going into internal conflict. Cons: Intense — not for first-time practitioners; "Demons" may scare with terminology; With severe psychopathology — only with a therapist
Is there a quiz for the “Feeding Demons” method?
Yes. DreamsFlow has a compatibility quiz for “Feeding Demons” — a short survey that shows how well the technique fits you and what may block practice. Take it in Tests or from this page.
Can I practice “Feeding Demons” online?
Yes. In DreamsFlow “Feeding Demons” is available online as part of personal evening meditations and morning affirmations — after you add goals and choose techniques in your account.