Chapters (7)

Yogasutra 13-14: What is Abhyasa

Anaadi Foundation

In this practice

Key teachings

Abhyasa (dedicated practice)
Vairagya (detachment)
Vrittis (modifications of the mind-stuff)
The three pillars of Abhyasa: Dirgha Kala (long duration), Nairantarya (uninterrupted continuity), Satkara (reverence/devotion)

Ideal for

Students of Yoga philosophy
Practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of dedication and consistency
Anyone interested in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
Those seeking intellectual and spiritual growth

Lesson

Steps

Cultivating consistent practice (sadhana)
Developing one-pointed focus
Japa (mantra repetition, mentioned as an example of practice)

Benefits

Stilling the mind
Removal of mental obstacles (vrittis)
Developing a firm, well-established practice
Achieving deeper experiences in Yoga
Purification of desires and attainment of spiritual goals

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 5 minutes
Equipment: none
Target areas: mindintellectspiritual understanding
Energy: calming

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