Commentaries on yoga by Tristan Dorling These commentaries are mostly based on questions that have been asked over the last 15 years about the Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP) system. To learn the system itself, please refer to the Main lessons, or the AYP books. Overview What is yoga?On Meditation Why use a mantra? Difficulties with meditation Mantra, thoughts, emotions, sensations, all happening at once…On Pranayama What is pranayama?On Kundalini What is kundalini? What is the role of ecstasy in yoga? Strong emotions and heart opening What is amrita, soma and the nectar cycle?On Asana practice Working with blockages in asana practiceOn Self Inquiry Self-inquiry, the witness and non-dualityMeditation- advanced On breathing meditation and self-pacing