
The 3 Stages of Yogic Meditation
The final three limbs of classical yoga outline the three main stages of yogic meditation. These stages assume that you’ve primed yourself through the practices described in the first five limbs. To achieve higher/deeper states of consciousness, lifestyle wellness (yamas & niyamas), physical wellness (asana), energetic wellness/balance (pranayama), and a basic control of the movements of the mind (pratyahara) must be practiced and honed. As you journey through these states, y