Meditation Techniques
- Michelle Rae Sobi
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
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š§āāļø MEDITATION TECHNIQUES ā KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE
Based on the āMeditation Techniquesā section (Workbook page 94) listed in the Edge Handbook 2026 Table of Contents.
šæ Overview: Why Meditation Matters
Meditation is one of the core limbs of yoga and serves as a bridge between concentration (dharana) and deeper awareness (dhyana). The Meditation Techniques page in the handbook (page 94) is situated after the 8 Limbs and before Props, indicating that meditation is taught as a practical skill, not an abstract concept.
At Edge Yoga School, meditation is introduced as a grounding, accessible practice that meets students where they are ā gently, without pressure or performance.
āØ Foundation: What Students Are Learning
Based on its placement in the workbook, the Meditation Techniques section prepares students to:
Explore stillness and embodied awareness
Connect breath with focus
Develop self-observation without judgment
Understand meditation as a learnable, approachable practice
Apply the principles of the limbs (especially pranayama, pratyahara, and dharana)
This makes meditation an essential part of your sequencing and teaching toolkit.
šŖ· Edge Meditation Techniques
These techniques align with the structure and tone of the handbook, and reflect your teaching model:
1. Breath Awareness
Focus on the natural rhythm of your breath.Observe inhale ā exhale without changing it.This builds concentration and nervous system regulation.
2. Body Scanning
Bring awareness to each part of the body slowly.Notice sensation, tension, release.This cultivates presence and embodiment.
3. Single-Pointed Focus (Dharana Practice)
Choose one anchor:
the breath
a candle flame
a gentle sound
a mantra
Return to the anchor when the mind wanders ā softly, with compassion.
4. Guided Visualization
Imagine calming imagery such as:
a peaceful lake
mountain grounding
warm light spreading
gentle waves of breath
Visualization pairs well with restorative and gentle yoga sessions.
5. Sensory Withdrawal (Pratyahara Practice)
Gently draw attention inward.Soften the influence of external stimuli.Let the senses āturn down the volumeā to prepare for meditation.
6. Seated Stillness
Sit comfortably ā cross-legged, kneeling, or in a chair.Lengthen the spine.Let the breath move naturally.Stay for 1ā5 minutes to build consistency.
š§ Student Practice Exercise
Choose one technique above.Practice for 3 minutes.Upload to Slack:
the technique you chose
how it felt in your body
one sentence about what changed (breath, mind, emotion, or energy)
Students enrolled in our program may send a Slack DM to Michelle or those interested in enrolling are invited to send a CHAT to begin a conversation.
