Classical Yoga in practice

Classical Yoga is the art of self-knowledge and self-control, the only attributes that can lead you to the state of complete freedom (mukti), through which your Spirit (Purusha) gains its own individuality (kaivalya).

Classical Yoga has a purpose that's both precise and easy to understand: what the yogi tries to achieve is the mastery of its consciousness (its inner being), in order to fully develop the individuality of its Spirit.

To become the master of your consciousness is a lifetime work, which starts with the control of your mind and psychic, instincts and desires.This is a pragmatic approach to yoga: before stubbornly striving to achieve samadhi, you must successfully practice dhyana; before reaching for dhyana, you should taste the fruits of dharana; before enjoying the fruits of dharana, you have to pass through the straits of pratyahara; and, before obtaining proficiency in pratyahara, you should deepen the effects produced by pranayama and different corporal techniques, such as asana, bandha, mudra and kriya.

This step-by-step approach may not be as sexy as the ones advertised by many contemporary yoga schools, but it is one which is making you walk on the yogic path with your eyes wide open.