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Good concentration is the key to success

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Higher yoga and greater success is based on superior concentration.
The yogic practice of trataka is one way to develop it
 
Years ago I was taught that concentration is really the basis of all success, or as my Nepali teacher, Dr. Yogi Vikashanand would say; “all successful people do what they say they are going to […]

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How dogs concentrate their minds

January 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments

How my dog friend taught me to be a better yogi
Without concentration there is no meditation. Without the ability to concentrate yoga simply won’t happen. That doesn’t make concentration some special skill however. Nor is it sacred.
My favorite teacher of concentration is my friend Todd’s dog named Buster. Buster is totally obsessed with food, to […]

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