When in the process of withdrawing from the sense of your physical self and entering your subtle self, the four phases of mindfulness are used to keep your attention focused on your experience. With time and consistent practice, you will arrive at meditation and from there, reach pure consciousness.

Yoga is so much more than the physical practice of the asanas. Meditation isn’t its own separate thing, it’s a part of the larger practice. The eight limbs of yoga provide a path to guide us on how to treat ourselves, how to focus our energy, and how to be in the world.