Dhyan: Real Meditation

In week three of the mindfulness meditation course, the focus shifted towards exploring different breathing techniques to control the senses and help the mind focus. The techniques fall under pranayama and pratyahara, which are the fourth and fifth stages of the yoga sutras. The ultimate goal is to prepare the body and mind for the awakening of the third eye and connect with the light of the soul within. To achieve this, the body needs to be prepared through stretches and relaxation techniques to remove any discomfort that may prevent stillness during meditation. The session focused on using the breath to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and relaxation. You will learn technique to elongate the exhale breath by breathing in through both nostrils and exhaling through one. The goal