Block out the noise by withdrawing your attention from it. Pratyahara (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌙 Overview Pratyahara , the fifth limb of yoga , is often described as sensory withdrawal —yet its meaning is far more nuanced and compassionate than simply “turning off the senses.” Rather, Pratyahara invites us to temporarily soften our attention to external stimuli so we can redirect our awareness inward. It is not about ignoring the world, but about choos