Dharana

/ðɑˈrɑnə/ noun

Definition

The sixth limb of yoga involving concentration and focused attention, training the mind to stay steady on a single point.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'dhāraṇā' (concentration, holding), derived from 'dhāra' (stream, flow). This yogic concept appears in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Kelly Says

Dharana is the bridge between chaos and meditation—it's the struggle phase where your monkey-mind refuses to focus, but practicing it physically rewires your brain!

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