What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, & Samadhi.
In this workshop we will explore Pratyahara & Dharana.
Pratyahara is "withdrawal of the senses". Pratya = withdraw, draw in, or draw back. Ahara = anything we 'take in' to ourselves by sight, smell, & sounds.
The ancient practice of Pratyahara teaches us to become absorbed in what we are focusing on and frees us from distraction during meditation. This foundational practice, while applied to meditation in this instance, is also applicable to daily life today. How many of us struggle with distraction? By learning this wisdom and becoming aware of our wandering mind, we can begin to powerfully shift our thoughts to guide our life with intention.
Dharana means "focused concentration". Dha = holding or maintaining. Ana = other or something else.
In order to focus on something, our practice of Pratyahara becomes critical because how will we focus our consciousness on one particular object, place, thought or idea if we are unable to understand the withdrawal of the senses? These are crucial partners in meditation and can also inform our life and our ability to be in the present moment. $35
This workshop is mostly lecture, dress comfortably.
Led by Angie Cherry
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