Pratyahara and Ayurveda

  Yoga has eight limbs. Yama (observance), niyama (disciplines), asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (control of senses), and dharana (concentration), dhayana (meditation), Samadhi (absorption).   Pratyahara is 5 th limb of the Astanga Yoga. The ultimate aim of yoga is to make of our mind raise to feel oneness with Super conscious (Divine consciousness) state. To start with only by observing ourselves (yama), we can gain control on ourselves. By practicing asana (right postures) and breath control (Pranayama) one develops sense control and self- control, mind focuses to meditate. This practice of sense control, self-control is called as PRATYAHARA. Pratyahara internalises energies to focus during meditation to enjoy the bliss of feeling the union with divine consciousness. In this state one realises that God and individual are one.   What is Pratyhara? The term “pratyahara” is composed of two Sanskrit words, prati and ahara. “Ahara” means “food,” or “any