Yoga Technique Drushti

Space, as far as the practice of Hatha Yoga is concerned, represents freedom: the ability to act at will in any manner, and direction. It is embodied in drushti, the quality of our awareness.

Drushti is directed attention in which the energy of awareness is focused on a specific object, process, situation, or phenomenon. The process of focusing awareness completely in this way is the essence of spiritual practice, and therefore of yoga. Focusing on the quality of attention is the space aspect of practice.

Balanced application of the five techniques is essential to bring about a nurturing balance between the five elements. Overemphasis on space leads to withdrawal; neglect to anxiety.