Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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soul); when Pr�a and Manas (the mind) have been absorbed, an un­
definable joy ensues.' Verses 29 and 30, chapter IV, H arha Yoga
Pradipika.
To tame Pr�a depends upon the nerves. Steady, smooth, fine and
deep breathing without any jerky movements of the body soothes the
nerves and calms the mind. The stresses ' of modern civilisation are a
strain on the nerves for which Savasana is the best antidote.