A Yoga Moment: What Does a “Persevering Yoga Practice” Mean?

A Yoga Moment: What Does a “Persevering Yoga Practice” Mean?

In my favorite sutra, sutra 1.12, of the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali refers to Abhyasa or Persevering Practice. Basically a Persevering Practice refers to dedicating yourself to your practice for a long period of time. Then, and only then, will you experience the Yogic state of bliss. The question is, what is a persevering practing?