01/04/2026
There is a common misconception that meditation is something you "do" to fix a restless mind.
Here I refer to Meditation (Dhyana) in the yogic sense of continued, complete awareness.
In many modern or Western approaches, meditation is taught as Concentration — the effortful act of focusing on an object, a thought, or a part of the body. While Concentration (called Dharana in sanskrit) is a vital step, it is not the goal since there is still a "thinker" and an "object".
Dhyana, however, is what happens when that struggle ceases. It is not an act of will, but a state of being. It is an unbroken, effortless flow of awareness
You cannot simply sit still and meditate with a stressed, restless mind. It’s like trying to see your reflection in turbulent water.
This is why we practice Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathing techniques). They aren't the goal — they are the preparation.
❇️The intermediate goal is to calm the brain and remove distractions.
❓️How? By drawing the outward senses inward until the brain becomes alert and receptive - cultivating one-pointed awareness.
✨️To achieve a state where meditation isn't a task, but part of natural being.
At the same time, meditation in yoga is in everything. It is not just a final destination; it is present in the asana practice itself, where every posture can be held in a meditative way.
Be patient and stay humble.
It takes time to achieve this flow, but the starting point is simple: stay humble. Start by practicing postures and observing every point of your body —the most tangible, physical aspect of our being. It is immediately available to us and requires no looking outwards. Start with postures that are achievable but not too easy - to keep the mind occupied by focusing on various points of the body almost simultaneously.
