An Introduction to Pratyahara by Michelle Young | Sep 9, 2022 | Nurturing Your Practice The fifth limb of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is one of the most misunderstood limbs or practices found in Yoga. Pratyāhāra – withdrawal of the senses / directing energy inward at will “prati” – away from; against + ...