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Yoga Sutra 1.20: Progression to wisdom Faith, vitality, memory, evenness and wisdom Gradual process from trust that generates confidence and enthusiasm to stay focused on the goal of the journey. Memory helps to stay on the path and gradually the mind settles. Then, it is more likely to notice insights and wisdom arising. How are you cultivating your trust and confidence? Are you energized by your life choices?

Yoga Sutra 1.19: Beyond Subtle Integration Relationship to your body and disembodiment The counterbalance and complement between life and conscience. Do you identify with your body? Do you identify with your beliefs? What happens when you explore disembodiment?

Yoga Sutra 1.18: Integration beyond higher wisdom Inner stillness and silence with some impressions remaining As your inner silence increases are you noticing some patterns in the thoughts, memories and ideas disrupting that silence? What has left strong impressions in you? How do those impressions influence your decisions and behavior? Are you at peace with your past?

Yoga Sutra 1.17: Progression to deep integration Gradually refining your awareness As a result of practice and detachment, distractions decrease and concentration can move organically to greater levels of subtlety from reflection, to contemplation, to elation and to deep inner stillness. What is the subtlest aspects of you?