Astanga-yoga

Chapter 28

Kapiladeva next explained the process of astanga-yoga, which ultimately leads to meditation on the Lord’s form. He elucidated eight stages of the yoga practice (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi). Going deeper, Kapiladeva offered a beautiful description of the Lord’s form upon which one can focus the mind when practising meditation (dhyana). He then described the mindset and perfection of the yogi.