Asana + shvasayama (breath restraint)—prerequisite for pranayama & dhyana.
Yoga Sutras
Chitta Vrtti
Chitta-vrtti includes movements of manas (mind), ahamkara (identity), and buddhi (intelligence).
Pratyahara
Senses seek jnana (knowledge) in pratyahara.
Acts of the Senses (Aindriya Kriya)
Yogic jnanendriyas seek knowledge of the Self—true jnana.
Pratipaksha-Bhavanam
Pratipaksha-bhavanam = self-admonishment. Violating vow of yama pricks conscience.
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