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Weaving the Limbs of Yoga into any Class (Part 3) Dharana, Dyhana, Samadhi
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What happens when attention becomes focus… focus becomes flow… and flow becomes full absorption?
In Part 3 of this series, we explore the final three limbs of yoga—dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditative flow), and samadhi (absorption). These can feel like the most abstract limbs, but they’re actually experiences many of us have already touched—both on and off the mat.
This episode breaks these concepts down into simple, relatable language you can begin to understand—and gently weave into your teaching.
In This Episode:
- How focus (dharana) begins with simply returning your attention
- The shift from effort to ease as attention becomes more continuous (dhyana)
- What it means to be fully absorbed in an experience (samadhi)
- Why these three limbs are not separate, but part of a natural progression
- How “advanced” yoga is less about poses—and more about awareness
Resource Mentioned:
- The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar (available on Amazon and most booksellers)
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