Philosophy
Dharana
Dhāraṇāधारणा· dhah-rah-NAHholding, concentration
Dharana is the sixth limb of yoga: one-pointed concentration, holding the attention on a single object, point or idea.
It is the first of the three inner limbs. Sustained dharana ripens naturally into dhyana (meditation), where the focus flows unbroken.
Frequently asked questions
- What is dharana?
- Concentration — the practice of fixing the mind on one point, such as the breath, a mantra or an image, without letting it wander.
