Dharana & Pratyahara Training – May 9/10, 2026

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The Art of Inner Stillness and Sense Withdrawal

Deepen your understanding of yoga through the subtle yet powerful practices of inner focus and sensory withdrawal. This immersive Dharana & Pratyahara Training is designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who wish to explore the meditative limbs of yoga and the pathway inward.

Rooted in classical yogic philosophy and supported by modern neuroscience, this training offers a comprehensive journey into the practices of Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) and Dharana (concentration) as tools for transformation, resilience, and self-awareness.

What Will You Learn?

  • The Foundations of Pratyahara and Dharana – their purpose, history, and place in the 8-limbed path of yoga
  • The Physiology of Stillness – how the nervous system responds to meditation and internalization
  • Techniques for Sensory Withdrawal – body scans, guided relaxations, and breath-led inward focus
  • Developing Inner Awareness – cultivating single-pointed attention and building mental steadiness
  • The Subtle Body in Meditation – exploring the role of prana, nadis, chakras, and the inner gaze
  • Pratyahara and the Koshas – withdrawing through the layers of the self toward inner truth
  • Meditation and the Mind – understanding thought patterns, mental fluctuations, and the power of presence
  • Trauma-Aware Meditation Practices – creating safe, inclusive spaces for stillness and self-reflection
  • Sequencing and Teaching Meditation – designing and guiding meditative experiences with clarity and care
  • Integrating Meditation into Yoga and Life – practical tools for teaching and living with mindful awareness

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