Verse 6.12

तत्रैकाग्रं मनः कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रियः। उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्याद्योगमात्मविशुद्धये।।6.12।।

tatraikāgraṁ manaḥ kṛitvā yata-chittendriya-kriyaḥ upaviśhyāsane yuñjyād yogam ātma-viśhuddhaye

Meaning

Yo, find your chill zone, center your mind, control your actions and senses, and get comfy. Then, do your yoga thing to purify your mind.

Commentary

Okay, so like, your mind is a total mess, right? It's all over the place. Yoga's the hack to fix that. It's like, you gotta chill, focus on one thing, and control your mind and senses. Find your spot, get comfy, and start your sesh. The goal? A total mind cleanse. It's not just about the mind, though. It's about your *true* self, the Atman, the ultimate vibe. But for now, let's focus on the mind. Yoga's the key to focusing your energy, like, really focusing it. You gotta keep at it, though. Consistency is key. Know your mind's habits, its tricks. Self-reflection is your bestie. When you meditate, all this crazy stuff will pop up—old memories, random thoughts. It's wild. Don't sweat it. Keep going. Meditation is the ultimate mind-cleaner. It's like a bomb that blows up all the bad vibes. If thoughts are stressing you, don't fight them. Just observe them, like you're watching a movie. Then, slowly, through meditation, you'll get rid of them. You can totally reshape your mind, ditch the bad stuff, and cultivate good vibes. It's a long game, but totally worth it. Calm your emotions, control your impulses. Meditation is the ultimate life hack. You can totally transform yourself.