Pratyahara or withdrawal of the senses.

Pratyahara forms the bridge between the more ‘outwardly oriented’ parts of ashtanga yoga, which are more physical or mundane, on the one hand, and the ‘inwardly oriented, more spiritual and intangible parts on the other. It’s about withdrawing from external influences. Pratyahara is something you can actively do through techniques. And it is the gateway to spiritual concentration and meditation. We will explore techniques in practice, as well as the theory behind them.