Now begins the discipline of yoga
Yoga Sutra 1:1
Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind
Yoga Sutra 1:2
When fluctuations of the mind are stilled then, the seer abides in its true nature
Yoga Sutra 1:3
The fluctuations of the mind are stilled by practice and nonattachment
Yoga Sutra 1:12
Practice is the steadfast effort to still the fluctuations of the mind
Yoga Sutra 1:13
Long uninterrupted practice done with devotion establishes a firm foundation for stilling the mind
Yoga Sutra 1:14
Nonattachment is the non desiring for sense objects, seen or heard
Yoga Sutra 1:15
Postures should be steady and joyful
Yoga Sutra 2:46
Perfection of posture is attained when effort becomes effortless
Yoga Sutra 2:47
Then, the student is not disturbed by dualities
Yoga Sutra 2:48