01
Asana (Posture)
Establishing a physical posture that is completely stable and comfortable, removing somatic irritation from conscious awareness.
Scope of Investigation
The somatic and energetic disciplines of classical yoga. These practices establish a stable physical base and regulate internal biological currents to remove distractions before meditation.
02
Pranayama (Breath Control)
Regulating the respiratory cycle to directly balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
03
Dharana & Dhyana
Sustained focus and objectless absorption that eventually triggers the dissolution of the subject-object boundary.
Sub-Practices & Paths
Key Thinkers
Recommended Readings
Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliPatanjali