Breath and mind: two sides of the same coin. Breath assists comprehension.
Yoga Sutras
Pranayama (Part 2)
Pranayama uses vehicle of the breath. Breath & mind must benefit from asana.
Pranayama (Part 1)
Asana + shvasayama (breath restraint)—prerequisite for pranayama & dhyana.
Chitta Vrtti
Chitta-vrtti includes movements of manas (mind), ahamkara (identity), and buddhi (intelligence).
Pratyahara
Senses seek jnana (knowledge) in pratyahara.
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