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Yoga Sutras – Dharana Philosophy & Theory

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we review the sixth limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, dharana (concentration).

Objective

Become familiar with the meaning and deeper philosophical perspectives of dharana (concentration) and its vital role in the practice of meditation.

Description

Provide a meaning for dharana as it is often defined and give an alternative definition as well. Describe the process of dharana and explain how it’s related to meditation.

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