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Yoga Sutras – Practicing Dharana

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce a variety of considerations and teachings related to the practice of dharana.

Objective

Become familiar with dharana teaching considerations including choosing an object of contemplation and supporting the development of sustained attention.

Description

Explain why the object of contemplation is important and what might indicate that an object isn’t a wise choice. Give examples of objects of concentration. Provide an important teaching about the nature of the mind and the practice of concentration.

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