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• Introduction
• Understanding Ashtanga Yoga
• Asanas and Pranayama: Way To Pratyahara
• Why You Need Pratyahara Now, More Than Ever
• Pratyahara: The Forgotten Fifth Limb of Ashtanga Yoga
• Pratyahara: Getting Started
• Indriya Pratyahara: The Most Important Form of Pratyahara
• The Other Forms Of Pratyahara
• Pratyahara: A Way of Life

Ashtanga yoga, as we know, is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual discipline which was introduced to the world by Patanjali. He was a great scholar who was renowned for his knowledge of the human mind, body, and soul. He wrote about different yoga asanas and pranayams some thousands of years ago, but, even today people are still practicing yoga. This art form is not just popular in India, but it has also found ardent followers all across the globe. People practice yoga to gain peace of mind and to get relief from stress. If you have ever practiced yoga, you might already know about the powerful, positive effect that yoga can have on your body and mind.

Nowadays people practice yoga without really knowing the true meaning of yoga. You might have come across people who tell you that they practice yoga, but all they do in reality is some asanas. There is a huge difference between practicing asanas and truly incorporating yoga in your life. Getting the asanas correct is a whole new ball game. Most people see yoga as a medium through which they can lose weight and tone their body. While it’s true that yoga has the power to do so, but it’s definitely limited to this alone. Yoga has the capability to completely alter the way you perceive life. If it was just another kind of exercise, millions of people wouldn’t be dedicating their lives towards understanding this great discipline.

If you have been interested in yoga for a long time now and would like to learn more about this art form, then you should start by first understanding what yoga means and how it works on your body, mind, and soul. This book will not just familiarise you with the greatness of yoga, but will also tell you why pratyahara is one of the most crucial stages of Ashtanga yoga. This book is dedicated towards enlightening yoga enthusiasts, like you, about the importance of pratyahara and how it can change the way you have live life until now. Like we said before, yoga is a whole world of possibilities that’s just waiting for you. It’s not just about gaining peace of mind, but it’s also about going beyond your physical existence and understanding the true and deeper meaning of life.