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Pratyahaar indicates dissociation of one’s consciousness (withdrawal) from the sense organs which helps one to remain connected with the external objects.

Dharana indicates broad based field of attention (inside the body and mind) which is usually understood as concentration.

Dhyana (Meditation) is contemplation (focused attention inside the body and mind) and samadhi – integration.

Bandhas and Mudras are practices associated with Pranayam. They are viewed as (the) higher Yogic practices mainly consisting on adopting certain body (psycho-physical) patterns along with (as well as) control over respiration. This further facilitates control over mind and paves way for higher yogic attainment.

Shat karmas are detoxification procedures, help to remove the toxins accumulated in the body and are clinical in nature.

Yukta ahara (Right Food and other inputs) advocates appropriate food and food habits for healthy living.

However, practice of Dhyana (Meditation) helping in self-realization leading to transcendence is considered as the essence of Yog Sadhana (The Practice of Yog). Traditionally, Yog Education imparted by knowledgeable, experienced, and wise persons in the families (comparable with the education imparted in convents in the west) and then by the Seers (rishis/munis/acharyas) in ahramas (compared with monasteries).