The distractions and obstacles which hinder the aspirant`s practice of Yoga are:
- Vyadhi-sickness which disturbs the physical equilibrium
- Styana-languor or lack of mental disposition for work
- Samsaya-doubt or indecision
- Pramada-indifference or insensibility
- Alasya-laziness
- Avirati-sensuality, the rousing of desire when sensory objects possess the mind
- Bhranti Darsana-false or invalid knowledge, or illusion
- Alabdha Bhumikatva-failure to attain continuity of thought or concentration so that reality cannot be seen
- Anavasthitattva-instability in holding on to concentration which has been attained after long practice
Dr.Mahesh Chandra Panda
Yoga Practitioner