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Abstract:
Asana practice is often seen as the main element of yoga although it is only one part of it. The classical
yoga system, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, has eight steps that can be divided into
external and internal yoga
Patanjali defines yoga as having eight components (अष्टाङ्ग aṣṭ āṅga, "eight limbs"): "The eight limbs of
yoga are yama (abstinence), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control),
pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi
(absorption)
Patanjali describes yoga as “the progressive quieting of the fluctuations of the mind.” He then explains
that through dedicated practice and the cultivation of detachment, we will stop identifying with the
thoughts, feelings, and sensations that can cause us so much emotional pain—and we will open to an
experience of our true self.
Yoga is the neutralization of ego-directed feelings, because once these become stilled, the yogi realizes
that he is, and that he has always been, one with the Infinite – that his awareness of this reality was
limited only by his infatuation with limitation
As the fifth of the eight limbs, pratyahara occupies a central place. Some yogis include it among the
outer aspects of yoga, others with the inner aspects. Both classifications are correct, for pratyahara is
the key between the outer and inner aspects of yoga; it shows us how to move from one to the other
Pratyahara itself is termed asYoga,as it is the most important limb in Yoga Sadhana.
Swami Shivananda
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Raja yoga
- 1. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Raja Yoga is the king of Yogas. It concerns directly with the mind. In this Yoga there is no struggling with Prana or physical body. There are no Hatha Yogic Kriyas.Though Raja Yoga is a dualistic philosophy and treats of Prakriti and Purusha.
- 2. Five States of the Mind Kshipta-scattered mind, Mudha-self-forgetful, Vikshipta- mind seems to get concentrated but gets distracted often, Ekagra-one-pointedness and Niruddha- fully controlled state of mind.
- 3. Four Virtues To have peace of mind, you will have to cultivate the four great virtues – Maitri-friendliness, Karuna - compassion, Mudita- gladness and Upeksha- indifferent.
- 4. Afflictions The five kinds of afflictions are: Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism), Raga (attraction), Dvesha (aversion) and Abhinivesha (clinging to mundane life).
- 5. Obstacles in Meditation Disease, dullness, doubt, carelessness, laziness, worldly-mindedness, illusion, missing the point, unstability.
- 6. Three Classes of Aspirants According to Raja Yoga, there are three types of aspirants - Uttama, Madhyama and Adhama Adhikaris.
- 7. Ashtanga Yoga Patanjali's Raja Yoga is generally termed the Ashtanga Yoga or the Yoga of Eight Limbs, through the practice of which freedom is achieved. These eight limbs are:
- 8. 1. Yama or Eternal Vows • Ahimsa (non-violence) • Satya (truth) • Asteya (non-stealing) • Brahmacharya (continence) and • Aparigraha (non- avariciousness)
- 9. 2. Niyama or Observances: • Saucha (purity) • Santosha (contentment) • Tapas (austerities) • Svadhyaya (study) • Ishvarapranidhana (surrender to God)
- 10. 3.Asana (firm, comfortable meditative posture) 4.Pranayama (the regulation of the Vital Force) 5.Pratyahara (abstraction of the senses and mind from objects) 6.Dharana (concentration) 7.Dhyana (meditation) 8.Samadhi (superconscious state or trance)