Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Groundwork of Yoga Practice All methods of Yoga have ethical training and moral perfection as their basis. The eradication of vices and the development of certain virtues form the first step in the ladder of Yoga. The disciplining of your nature and the formation of a steady and pure character through a set of right habits and regular daily observances is the next step. Upon this firm foundation of a well established and virtuous moral character is built the further structure of Yoga. Component Parts of Yoga Practice By practising yama and niyama, the Yogic student purifies his mind. By practising asana, he gets steadiness and firmness of body. By practising pranayama, he removes the tossing of mind and destroys rajas and tamas. By practising pratyahara he gets mental strength, peace of mind and inner life. By the practice of dharana, he gets ekagrata state of mind. By practising dhyana, he fills the mind with divine thoughts. By practising samadhi, he destroys the seeds of births and deaths, and gets immortality and Kaivalya, the final beatitude, the highest end of human life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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