The Yoga Palace

Category: Meditation Practices

CANDLE-GAZING & VISUALIZATION MEDITATION

Based on the “Trataka” practice from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika This meditation is named after the Sanskrit word trataka (त्राटक) which means “to gaze steadily” or “to look”. WHY PRACTICE CANDLE-GAZING AND VISUALIZATION? It is a powerful meditation for anybody looking to improve their ability to focus the mind. This meditation is also believed to

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Self-Forgiveness Meditation

At our Yoga retreat in Kampot, Cambodia, we practice a variety of different meditations. This one is very useful for anybody experiencing thoughts of self-criticism, and is a perfect preparation for loving-kindness meditations. The following meditation is adapted from the practice found in “The Path Of Nibbana” by David C. Johnson which is itself based

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