Dhyana
The 9 Drishti of Yoga
By incorporating our drishti into our yoga practice, we gain greater balance, focus and stability, both in the physical practice of asana...
What Is the True Meaning of Yoga?
The true meaning of yoga is union with universal consciousness. Learn how the various limbs of yoga, pranayama, asana, and meditation, all...
The Sixth Limb of Yoga: Dharana
Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, is the practice of maintaining focus on something, as a means of making the mind stable and binding body,...
Meditation for the CEO: The Personal and Professional Benefits, Plus a 5-Step Plan
Learn the benefits of meditation most applicable to leaders with intense demands on their time, and a simple meditation practice to weave...
No, You Aren't Terrible at Meditating: 3 Tips for Getting Back to the Cushion
Meditating isn't easy, but we promise you aren't doing it all wrong. Here are three ways you can relieve common frustrations and develop a...
Dharana and Dhyana: Misconceptions of Meditation Explained
As much as the yogic concepts of dharana and dhyana seem so similar, so, too, are they different. Separating them as stages in a process,...
Yogapedia Sits Down With DJ Taz to Discuss New Meditation Playlist (Podcast Transcript)
Recently we caught up with the hottest yoga DJ around, DJ Taz, during a podcast and discussed a playlist he's been working on that focuses...
The Nature of Fear & 5 Not-So-Scary Solutions
Fear is an unpopular emotion we are all familiar with, but have you ever wondered why we get scared? Learn about the evolutionary purpose...
Meditating With Mala Beads
This sacred string of 108 beads helps to ease the mind into a more focused meditation practice. Learn about the mala beads' meaning and how...
Meditation Beginners: How to Find the Starting Point
You know you want to meditate, but sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. Here are six steps to getting your meditation practice...
Think Lotus Pose Is Simple? Here's Why You Need to Master It
The ideal meditation posture, lotus pose appears to be easier than it really is. Here's the how and why you need to master it, though.
Stop Judging and Just Delight in Your Meditation Practice as It Is
We’re used to judging every aspect of our lives, including our meditation practice (or lack thereof even). Learn why this is self-defeating...
4 Reasons Why You'll Want to Meet Up to Meditate
Meditating with others may sound a little awkward at first, but you'll soon find the positive benefits far outweigh this fleeting feeling....
Get Comfortable During Meditation With These Popular Postures & Modifications
Do you find it hard to sit comfortably when preparing to meditate? Learn how to effectively take a seated posture for meditation here.
Live 'Happily Ever After' With These Top 3 Benefits of Meditation
Modern-day living can get your life off track. Learn how to get it back with meditation so you can start living your 'happily ever after.'
3 Tips on Improving Your Meditation Practice
Disciplined meditation can be tough, especially if you don't think you're doing it right. Here are three tips to help, including a few...
Get Your Meditation Posture on Point in These 3 Poses
Stop slouching! Here's how to perform three popular seated postures for meditation as well as the benefits for sitting properly on and off...
Mastering Sitting Meditation
Mastering sitting still in meditation can be a challenge. Fidgeting, physical discomfort and boredom are just a few of the distractions we...
A Journey Through The 8 Limbs of Yoga
The 8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga are a treasure trove of wisdom set forth by Patanjali in his famous Yoga Sutras. Learn the meaning of the each...
