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Yoga Poses
Adho Mukha
Sarvangasana
Bhujangasana
Sirsasana
Sarvangasana
Sukhasana
Tadasanayoga
Trikonasana
Uttanasana
Savasana

Yoga Types
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Limbs of Yoga
Asana
Dharana
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Pranayama
Pratyahara
Samadhi

Pratyahara

Pratyahara is the fifth element among the Eight stages of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. At this stage, the consciousness of the individual is internalized in order that the sensations from the senses of taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell don't reach their respective centers in the brain. It is also termed as the 'withdrawal of the senses'. With this, the Sadhaka, or disciple, is free to meditate without distractions.

At the advanced levels, the electrical currents which pulsate through the nerves and even the involuntary muscles are turned off by the practitioners. This is accomplished through Pranayama or breath-control.

Apart from Pranayama, another device that is used to aid in the development of Pratyahara is to concentrate on the point between the eyebrows. This location is known as Ajna Chakra or the third eye.

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