87. Drishti: A Dharma Talk & Meditation On Focused Attention

<p>A guided dharma talk and meditation exploring Drishti, the yogic practice of focused attention.In this practice, we explore how Drishti supports balance, concentration, non-reactivity, and clarity of mind, both on and off the mat. </p><p>Rooted in the Yoga Sutras and the teachings of dharana, this session includes both open-eye and closed-eye Drishti practices to help steady attention and calm the fluctuations of the mind. A grounding and insightful practice for yogis wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga as a practice of the mind.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this meditation, you may also wish to explore my course, <em>An </em><a href="https://insig.ht/gUPbj3oJQ3b">⁠<em>Embodiment Journey into the Eight Limbs of Yoga</em>⁠</a> on Insight Timer, where we dive deeper into the philosophy and practices that support a meaningful yoga journey both on and off the mat.</p><p>Music by Chris Collins</p><p><br></p><p>🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast. </p><p>If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟</p><p>✨ Explore more offerings at <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>—including yoga &amp; meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.</p><p>🎧 Follow me on <a href="https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.</p><p>🌸 For personal support, I offer <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.</p><p>💖 Feeling grateful? You can always <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely.</p><p>🌺 Follow along on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>#DrishtiMeditation #Trataka #FocusedAwareness #MeditationPractice #MindfulnessMeditation #YogaPhilosophy #ConcentrationMeditation #In