Aparnaa Bajpai Instagram – contd.. As mentioned in the previous post, ASANAS is just one part of yoga but regular practice of these physical postures are highly beneficial. The Goal of performing asanas is to make your body free of all illnesses and make it so fit that you can sit through long hours of meditation. And for that purpose the primary most important asana is Padmasana. Asanas give you the max benefit if done right with correct Drishti, Mudra & Bandhas. – But before we begin meditation & concentration, there are two important steps to really go inwards & detach from the outside. One is PRANAYAMA, a beautiful technique to master your breath & enter deeper levels of brain waves. Next is PRATYAHARA, without which concentration is near to impossible. In this step a practitioner needs to practice complete detachment from the outside world, his own bodily sensations and afflictions of his own mind. It’s only after withdrawal or control of his senses, will he be able to immerse himself in concentration. – PS:- in my next post, I’ll discuss the last three steps of the eight fold path of yoga. – And my dear beautiful humans, if you really wish to practice yoga and meet your real self all over again; you got to understand the real meaning of what your getting into and practice all steps of ashtanga yoga. – That being said, Start slow Listen to yourself The answers are there! OM✨ Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras