MEDITATION.
MEDITATION ~ A YOGIC PERSPECTIVE.
Meditation isn’t about having an empty mind.
It’s not about levitating, escaping reality, or becoming some kind of ultra-spiritual human who never gets irritated.
From a Yogic Lens, Meditation is way more grounded — and way more accessible — than most people think.
It’s less about “Zoning Out,” and more about Tuning In.
MEDITATION IS A RETURN, NOT AN ESCAPE
In Yogic Philosophy, Meditation (dhyana) is the 7th limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga — the step that comes just before full-blown liberation (samadhi).
It’s the space where we move beyond doing, beyond thinking… and start BEING.
But let’s be real: most of us are still somewhere between checking our phones and trying to sit still for 3 minutes.
And that’s okay.
Because meditation is A Practice, not a performance.
You don’t “Win” at Meditation.
You Just Keep Showing Up. Again, & Again, & Again…
And every time you do, you Strengthen the Connection between You and Your Inner Stillness.
WHAT MEDITATION REALLY IS (ACCORDING TO YOGA)
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Meditation is part of a bigger process:
Dharana – Focused concentration (like candle gazing, mantra repetition, or breath awareness)
Dhyana – Meditation (sustained attention; the mind becomes quiet but alert)
Samadhi – Absorption (the ego dissolves, and we feel one with everything)
So when we say “I’m meditating,” we’re really playing in that middle zone: Dhyana.
And we get there by practicing Dharana — that steady, gentle focus that keeps us Anchored in The NOW.
MEDITATION IS NOT ABOUT CONTROLLING THE MIND
Here’s the good news: your mind doesn’t have to be silent for meditation to work.
Thoughts will come. They always do.
Meditation is about not getting dragged around by them.
From a Yogic View, The Mind is like a lake. When it’s full of ripples, we can’t see clearly.
Meditation lets those ripples settle. Not by force — but through PRESENCE.
We watch the thoughts. We let them pass.
And eventually, the stillness underneath reveals itself.
EVERYDAY MEDITATION (A.K.A. No Cave Required)
You don’t need an hour a day or a Himalayan Cave to Meditate.
Here’s how The Modern Yogi does it:
Breath awareness: Sit still for 5 minutes. Inhale, exhale. Anchor to the Breath. That’s it.
Walking meditation: Feel your feet on the ground. Let nature guide your nervous system home.
Mantra: Repeat a sacred sound or phrase. It keeps the mind anchored. (Try So Hum, or even a simple PEACE In, PEACE Out.)
Body scan: Bring awareness to each part of your body. It grounds your energy fast.
The point? Start where you are. The form doesn’t matter. The Awareness does.
MEDITATION AS INNER MEDICINE
Meditation isn’t just a Yogic Ritual — it’s nervous system gold…
Lowers stress hormones
Builds emotional resilience
Improves focus and sleep
Connects you to your intuition
And most importantly… helps you remember who you are underneath the noise.
When we sit with ourselves, we stop running from ourselves.
And in that stillness, we often find answers we didn’t even know we were looking for.
FINAL FLOW.
Meditation is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about meeting yourself — fully, honestly, gently.
From the Yogic Lens, it’s not a luxury. It’s not optional.
It’s A Vital part of The Journey home.
So forget perfect posture (safely of course).
Forget the idea that you have to “do it right.”
Just sit. Just breathe. Just be.
Because The Deepest PEACE, the Clearest Guidance, the Purest Joy…
It all rises when we get quiet enough to listen.
Start Small. Consistent Small Efforts in your day - one minute an hour is enough to start your practice.
Be Patient. Accept the Wandering Mind without judgement. Recognize Impatience as a normal feeling to observe. Trust the Process. BELIEVE in the Journey. Let Go of Expectations. Find Value in Setbacks in Practice. Accepting the Experience As It Unfolds.
And remember: Every time you sit, You're Choosing PEACE.
