Periagoge
Course

Reading deeply — the examined practice: Foundations: Learn the foundational skills and mindsets that transform reading from passive consumption into active inquiry. You'll discover how to slow down, question what you're reading, and build a sustainable practice that deepens your understanding.

Master the art of deep reading and transform how you engage with ideas. Learn foundational skills to question texts, slow down, and build a practice that g

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Concepts in this course
Concept
Abhyasa: The Disciplined Return
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Ishvara-Pranidhana: Reading with Sacred Attention
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Kleshas: Obstacles to Deep Reading
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Pratyahara: Withdrawal of Attention
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Samadhi Through Text: Unified Attention
AI prompts in this course
AI Prompt
The Moment Reading deeply — the examined practice Changed for You
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The Reading deeply — the examined practice Question You're Avoiding
AI Prompt
What Would You Tell Someone Just Starting with Reading deeply — the examined practice?
AI Prompt
What Do You Actually Want with Reading deeply — the examined practice?
AI Prompt
Reading deeply — the examined practice and the Choices You're Making
Part of these journeys
Journey
The Examined Path Through Reading deeply — the examined practice
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