In the Yoga Sutra, the sage Patanjali

defines yoga as citta vritti nirodha:

When you cease to identify with your

thoughts, then your heart, mind, and

body unify and you recognize your true

nature. Meditation is the means for get-

ting there—though it’s not often taught

in modern yoga. To really move beyond

the basics, you need to cultivate con-

centration so that meditative states

can arise in your practice and in your

life. Here’s our guide to getting on the

cushion and getting started.

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illustrations by Scott Bakal

by Janice Gates

peace

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