Asana
While learning the posture the attention follows the motion. After mastering the posture, the attention focuses according to the technique the lotus pose is associated to.
While learning the position and while reaching the final posture the attention follows the motion; when reaching the position itself direct the attention to ājñā-chakra or to sahasrāra-padma.
While learning the āsana and reaching the final posture, the attention follows the motion. When reaching the position itself direct the attention to viśuddha-cakra.
While learning the āsana and while reaching the final posture the attention follows the motion; when reaching the position itself direct the attention to the abdominal or lumbar area, as applicable. Upon mastering the posture, direct your attention to ājñā-cakra.
While you reach the position itself, direct your attention to the chest area, and follow the movement of the vertebral column; when reaching the final position, direct your attention to viśuddha-cakra.
While learning the posture the attention follows the motion and the areas of the body not flexible yet. When the posture is mastered, direct your attention to mūlādhāra-cakra.
Until you reach the final position, carefully follow the body motion and especially that of the vertebral column. After reaching the final position direct your attention in ājñā-cakra.
During the motion, as well as while maintaining the position, the attention focuses naturally, correcting the position.
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Preparatory Exercises
Let the neck flexible, meaning that the neck muscles are relaxed during the exercises, especially during the rotations.
Bandha
When bending the neck like a hook, do not bend the back.
The contraction is maintained only as long as it is comfortable. If there is a tendency to breathe in abruptly and with noise when the abdominal wall is released, this is a sign that you have gone beyond your possibilities.
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Nadi
 Among the numerous nadi, forty are principal, and among those forty, the most important are three: ida, pingala and susumna; of those three, the most important is susumna.
The air must be clean, unpolluted, with low humidity and convenient temperature.
To prevent the loss of body balance, hold the knees straight and bend from the lumbar region.
The term guna is generally translated "quality" a word which is only accepted for default of a better. For it must not be overlooked that the three gunas (sattva, rajas, and tamas) which are of Prakrti constitute Her very substance.
The asanas are a means of gaining steadiness of position and help to gain success in contemplation, without any distraction of the mind. If the position be not comfortable, the slightest inconvenience will draw the mind away from the lakśya (aim), and so no peace of mind will be possible till the posture has ceased to cause pain by regular exercise.
We have been inspiring and expiring air from our birth, and will continue to do so till death; and this is done without the help of any teacher. Prâṇâyâma is nothing but a properly regulated form of the otherwise irregular and hurried flow of air, without using much force or undue restraint; and if this is accomplished by patiently keeping the flow slow and steady, there can be no danger. It is the impatience for the Siddhis which cause undue pressure on the organs and thereby causes pains in the ears, the eyes, the chest, etc. If the three bandhas be carefully performed while practising the Prâṇâyâma, there is no possibility of any danger.
Maha Mudra, Maha Bandha, Maha Vedha, Khechari, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha, Viparita Karani, Vajroli, and Sakti Chalana. These are the ten Mudras which annihilate old age and death.
A couple of weeks practice will cause distinct sounds to be heard; by hearing these sounds attentively one gets concentration of the mind, and thence Sahaja Samadhi. When Yoga sleep is experienced, the student should give himself up to it and make no efforts to check it. By and by, these sounds become subtle and they become less and less intense, so the mind loses its waywardness and becomes calm and docile; and, on this practice becoming well-established, Samadhi becomes a voluntary act. This is, however, the highest stage and is the lot of the favoured and fortunate few only.
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English Edition. March 15, 2010