Exploring the Ancient Practice of Dhyana: An Essential True Part of the Ashtanga Yoga System

I. Introduction Dhyana is an ancient and powerful guided meditation practice, rooted in the traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. It forms a key part of Patanjali’s eightfold path of yoga, known as ‘Ashtanga’, and is described in the Yoga Sutras as being the seventh limb for those who endeavor to practice it. Once achieved, Dhyana…