In this episode we explore Dhyana – the 7th limb of Patanjali’s 8-limb path of yoga.

If Dharana is the practice of concentration, Dhyana is the effortless experience of meditation – a state of flow, absorption and stillness where awareness moves as one continuous stream.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Dhyana: meaning and purpose
• Dhyana vs Dharana
• Dhyana as flow state
• Hobbies vs meditation as access points
• Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
• How striving blocks Dhyana
• Practice and non-attachment in balance
• Signs of Dhyana
• Dhyana as the bridge to Samadhi

This episode helps de‑mystify Dhyana into something practical, tangible and deeply human.

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In this episode we step into the 6th limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path: Dharana – the practice of concentration.

This is where the yoga journey moves beyond preparation to the practise & experience of meditation.

Topics covered:

• A short breakdown of the eight-limb path of yoga
• Why most of us know yoga only through asana
• The mystery and misconceptions around the final 3 limbs
• Dharana – its meaning & purpose
• Dharana in today’s attention crisis
• Why “forgetting” is included in the design of meditation
• Turning forgetting into kindness and compassion
• How to choose an object for your meditation
• Practical ways to work with Dharana
• Integrating the fire of Tapas with softness and kindness
• From effort to effortless to arrive at Dhyana

Hopefully this episodes helps de-mystify the idea of dharana into something truly practical that can enhance not only your meditation practise but the way we move through life!

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In this episode, I sit down with renowned movement educator and yoga teacher Chris Fox to explore the deep connection between body, mind, and meditation.

Based in Ubud, Bali, Chris is a mobility specialist and the creator of The Fox Method. He leads trainings, immersions, workshops, and retreats around the world, guiding students into a more intelligent, embodied way of moving and living.

In our conversation, we dive into:

• The power of simplicity
• What the subtle body is and how to begin exploring your inner world
• The relationship between movement and stillness, and how they inform each other
• The mind-body connection and why movement can be a doorway to awareness
• The biggest barriers we face on the path of self-exploration
• The teachers and practices that shaped Chris’s own journey inward
• How the inner world can be as vast and expansive as the outer world
• The essence of The Fox Method

If you’re interested in yoga, meditation, embodiment, or the art of mindful movement, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.

Connect with Chris Fox: Instagram: @thisischrisfox

Upcoming Training: The Journey Within: Yintelligence Training Dec 1 – Dec 8, 2025 Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali

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