page_title: Yoga Yajnavalkya
section_title: Breath control and meditation for self-purification
hierarchical_section_title: Yoga Yajnavalkya / Contents / Breath control and meditation for self-purification
caption_attribution_description: Meditation is part of yoga in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
context_page_description: The Yoga Yajnavalkya is a classical Hindu yoga text in the Sanskrit language. The text is written in the form of a male-female dialogue between the sage Yajnavalkya and Gargi. The text consists of 12 chapters and contains 504 verses.
  Like Patanjali's Yogasutras, the Yoga Yajnavalkya describes the eight components of yoga; however, it has different goals. The text contains additional material that is not found in Yogasutras, such as the concept of kundalini. The Yoga Yajnavalkya contains one of the most comprehensive discussion of yoga components such as the Pranayama, Pratyahara Dhyana, and Dharana.
  The text was influential in the development and practice of the yoga traditions of India before the 12th century.
context_section_description: Chapters 5 and 6 discuss the means of cleansing the body and mind. The first ten verses of chapter 5 summarize and restate the need for always practicing virtuous self-restraints (Yamas), observances (Niyamas), avoiding anger against anyone or anything, truthfully following Dharma, respecting and learning from the Guru (teacher), and pursuing the proper goals of life without craving for rewards of one's action.
caption: Solitary and quiet locations are recommended for Yoga by the text in chapter 5.
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