Yoga involves preventing the mind from being molded into these permutations, the vṛttis, the impressions and thoughts of the objects of the world, such that puruṣa can regain its autonomous nature.

Eventually, this entire practice takes place instantaneously. You notice closure, and open. Openness abides—for a while. Again, you can notice closure, allow yourself to be closure, then, feeling as closure, heat it up and open.

You can read and write about yoga, philosophy and anatomy until you are weary. However, without participation and cumulative experience you will not incorporate its incredible value into your tissues. It comes alive first and foremost in our felt sense, and not our technical explanations.