We will talk about the asana and pranayama sutras in class tomorrow

2.46	sthira sukham asanam
	Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence and benevolence of spirit.
2.47	prayatna saithilya ananta samapattibhyam
	Perfection in an asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.
2.48	tatah dvandvah anabhighatah
	From then on, the sadhaka is undisturbed by dualities.
2.49	tasmin sati svasa prasvasayoh gativicchedah pranayamah
	Pranayama is regulation of the incoming and outgoing flow of breath with retention. It is to be practised only after perfection in asana is attained.
2.50	bahya abhyantara stambha vrttih desa kala samkhyabhih paridrstah dirgha suksmah
	Pranayama has three movements: prolonged and fine inhalation, exhalation and retention; all regulated with precision according to duration and place.
2.51	bahya abhyantara visaya aksepi caturthah
	The fourth type of pranayama transcends the external and internal pranayamas, and appears effortless and non-deliberate.
2.52	tatah ksiyate prakasa avaranam
	Pranayama removes the veil covering the light of knowledge and heralds the dawn of wisdom.
2.53	dharanasu ca yogyata manasah
	The mind also becomes fit for concentration.