D hyana Dhyana is a part of Astanga yoga. It is related to the practice of mind and is the gateway to inner world. One can enter and into dhyana stage after the practice of shatkarma, asana, pranayama . They involve controlling the mind to finally transcend the mind.
It helps to improve the concentration and emotional stability and improves the functioning of mental activities. There are several methods to practice dhyana . All the practices of dhyana are to be focussed on a single point either a mantra or an object. Process of Dhyana •• Sit in any meditative posture.
•• Place hands in Jnana mudra on the knees. •• Spine should be straight and relaxed with closed eyes. •• Now focus on breathing. •• Observe inhalation and exhalation.
•• Maintain the process for – minutes. •• Slowly bring awareness back to the surroundings. •• Gently rub the palms together and place them on eyes. •• After few seconds remove palms and open eyes.
This is the practice of breath awareness. One can practice it by focussing on different things, i.e., any object in between eyebrow center, any sound, etc. Meditation or Dhyana activates the parasympathetic nervous system which provides the relaxation of body and mind. •• It helps in controlling the blood pressure.
•• It normalises the heart rate. •• It helps to calm down all the mental activities. •• It reduces anxiety. Fig.
. : Dhyana Yoga and Its Relevance in Modern Time I. Long Answer Questions . Write the meaning of yoga and its relevance in day-to-day life.
. Write about the history and development of yoga. . Mention the guiding principles of yoga.
. Write the role of asana in wellness. . Write the role of pranayama in wellness.
. Write the role of shodhana a kriyas in wellness. . What is kapalbhati ?
Write its technique and benefits. . Explain the concept of puraka, rechaka, and kumbhaka . .
Write the benefits of dhyana . II. Short Answer Questions . What is Karma yoga?
. What is Jnana yoga? . What is Raja yoga?
. Write the types of neti . . Write the name of yogic practices.
. Write the root word of yoga. . How many poses are present in surya namaskara ?
. Nath culture is related to which school of yoga? . Ashtanga yoga is related to which school of yoga?
. What is Nishkam karma ? . What is Navdabhakti ?
. What is Vihara ? . Which system is related to pranayama ?
. Name the practice which cleanse our nasal passage. III. Fill in the Blanks .
Vedas have types. . Uddiyana bandha is related to region. .
Jalandhara bandha is related to region. . In Kapalbhati , the meaning of kapal is .