Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,761,825,726 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

dharana

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
dharana (dhä·räˑ·n),
n mental concentration, one of the eight limbs or paths of Patanjali's yoga aimed at self-realization and self-knowledge. Concentration is here defined as calming the mind by focusing its attention on an object. See also yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dhyana, and samadhi.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
They are Yama (a practice of abstinences), Niyama (a practice of observances), Asana (poses), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadi (contemplation, absorption).
Yoga: a work in, not a workout by Sichel, Ellen / New Life Journal
19) Many forms of yoga encompass 8 elements, known as the "eight-fold path" of yoga, which include yamas (moral disciplines), niyamas (self-restraint), pranayama (breath control), asanas (physical poses), pratyahara (sensory inhibition), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (blissful state).
A yoga-based exercise program for people with chronic poststroke ... by Gill-Body, Kathleen M / Physical Therapy
More results
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.