Season 1, Episode 22
Inward Bound: Delving into Dharana and Dhyana for Inner Peace
🎧 Immerse yourself in the serene realms of concentration and meditation with Episode 22 of Theme Weavers! Explore the essence of Dharana and Dhyana, the sixth and seventh limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Dharana and Dhyana, essential components of the yogic path. Discover how these practices offer profound insights and inner peace amidst life’s distractions. Learn how to incorporate Dharana and Dhyana into your class, fostering clarity, presence, and profound inner wisdom. Tune in now and weave peace into your journey. 🧘♂️✨
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Show Notes
Introduction:
Have you ever experienced complete immersion in an activity, where your mind was solely focused, free from distractions? Today, we delve into the serene realms of Dharana and Dhyana, the sixth and seventh limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, exploring the essence of concentration and meditation.
Segment 1: Introduce Your Theme/Opening Dharma Talk:
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Dharana and Dhyana, essential components of the yogic path. Dharana, akin to focusing scattered rays into a laser beam, involves concentrated attention on a single point, while Dhyana signifies the effortless flow of attention merged with the focal point. Amidst life’s distractions, these practices offer profound insights and inner peace.
Segment 2: What Challenges Might Be Solved:
Navigating distractions can be challenging, but through practice, Dharana sharpens focus, while Dhyana unveils inner wisdom, fostering deeper self-understanding amidst life’s chaos.
Tangent: Struggles and blessings with ADHD as it pertains to meditation and concentration
Segment 3: Thematic Through Line To Weave Through The Entire Class:
Incorporate Dharana and Dhyana into your class by maintaining a single point of focus, whether through drishti, movement, or silent meditation. Remember, it’s a practice of patience and consistency.
Segment 4: Additional Inspiration Related To Theme You Can Offer:
Explore our inspo sheet for quotes, songs, mantras, and practices to deepen your understanding of Dharana and Dhyana. Consider integrating challenging poses like broken toe pose to test your focus.
Segment 5: Conclusion at end of class to wrap up the theme you wove through class:
As you conclude your practice, carry the essence of Dharana and Dhyana into your daily life, fostering clarity, presence, and profound inner wisdom.
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