We're back! In this week's episode, before talking about the last three limbs of yoga from Patanjali's sutras: Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. But before we get to concentration and meditation we have to confess that we're not going to be able to share much about Samadhi.
There's a very honest discussion about "Why do we do this?" "This" being yoga rather than the podcast 😁. And why do we talk about that? Well, Matt has a confession to make. Don't worry, it's not too shocking.
We discuss a number of concentration techniques: most of the time we think we are spending in "meditation" is actually a concentration exercise to reach a meditative state. How do you know when you've reached it? Well, Monica introduces the rule of 12s. And if, like her, you thought keeping your mind one-pointed was not going to be too difficult... just try it!
Different concentration techniques will suit different people. Reflection on the past day is going to be more difficult for people who cannot see pictures in their heads (and you will discover you know one of these people). And whoever takes up candle gazing, remember safety first! Namaste.
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