In this article we will study the next step of the Ashtanga Yoga, “Pratyahara”. With the four limbs-Yamas, Niyamas, Asana & Pranayama in place, Pratyahara is the fifth step in an aspirant’s journey towards salvation or ultimate peace. It takes a person one step ahead by focusing more on his control over his mind. While defining Pratyahara, Sage Patanjali quotes, स्वविषयासंप्रयोगे…
In this article we will study the next step of the Ashtanga Yoga, “Pranayama”. Pranayama is basically the breathing exercises, which are to be practiced once the aspirant is steady in the Asanas. Sage Patanjali quotes, तस्मिन् सति श्वासप्रश्वासयोर्गतिविच्छेदः प्राणायामः॥ When asana is accomplished, pranayama- breath control follows. This consists of the regulating inhalation and exhalation of breaths. He further…
