Patanjali: The Father of Modern Yoga
Patanjali – a contemporary of Buddha – is considered the father of modern yoga. He compiled the Yoga Sutras and established the system of Raja Yoga.
Pratyahara: Withdrawing the Senses
Pratyahara or withdrawal of the senses is the fifth limb of Patanjali's Raja Yoga and the preceding stage to Concentration and Meditation
The Yamas and Niyamas
The Yamas and Niyamas are the foundations of Yoga. They are not to be seen as some form of religious code of morality. They are practiced to break away from our limitations and gain insight into our reality and true identity.