Pratyahara

The fifth limb of Patanjali's eight-limbed yoga, in which the senses are withdrawn from external objects and consciousness is drawn inward.

Definition

Pratyahara is the fifth limb of Patanjali's eight-limbed yoga: the conscious withdrawal of the senses from their external objects. It draws psychic energy inward and prepares the mind for concentration and meditation.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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