When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the br

When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath. – Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika

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