Then practise Yoga Asanas for control of the body and Pranayam for the control of the Prana. Initially it may look difficult and take some time, but with constant practice, you can succeed. When Prana is focused on Mooladharam (the lowest Chakra in the body) or any other vital centre, mind will also subside. Then focus that mind on the Lord.

Thus win over Prana and merge the mind in the Lord.

Note – Kapilopadesham gives the practical lessons of Yoga and Pranayam which we will see in the next session.

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The procedure for Pranayama is explained here.

Sit in an auspicious place like the Holy banks of River Ganga. Sit in an erect posture, preferably in Swasthik posture (with crossed legs) in a comfortable position. Pranayama consists of three stages – Poorakam (inhaling), Kumbhakam (retaining air) and Rechakam (exhaling). You can do it in the reverse order too. Pranayam removes all Kapha and other impurities and purifies the breathing system. Mind is associated with Prana and so as Prana purifies, mind subsides and its movements stop and gets stabilized. The main advantage of Pranayam is stabilizing your mind.