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Pratyahara

The Conductor as Yogi: “The Only”

December 2, 2025 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“And the mind becomes fit for concentration.” Patanjali, on dharana Admit it—you’re distracted.  You might call it “busy,” “multi-tasking,” “overwhelmed,” or “the norm for this time of the year.”  But do you struggle to stay with one thing at a time without checking messages, doing a chore, letting the dog out, ordering a holiday gift or a coffee-to-go, […]

Filed Under: Others Tagged With: concentration, Dharana, Leadership, Pratyahara, Yoga

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