Preksa Dhyana - Theory And Practice: [01.04] Basic Principles - Constituents of Preksa Dhyana

Meditation does not mean suppression of mental function. Any attempt towards its suppression makes the mind more rest­less. The question then arises - what to do to achieve concentration? The answer is simply

"See yourself; perceive yourself and realise the Self."

Preksa dhyana is an uncomplicated, easy-to-learn technique of meditation.
It is comprised of the following:

• Kayotsarga (Total Relaxation with Self-awareness)
• Antaryatra (Internal Trip)
• Svasa-preksa (Perception of Breathing)
• Sarira-preksa (Perception of Body)
• Caitanya-kendra-preksa (Perception of Psychic Centres)
• Lesya dhyana (Perception of Psychic Colours)
• Bhavana (Auto-suggestion)
• Anupreksa (Contemplation)