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Brahmacharya is fundamental to yoga practice; otherwise, all these efforts will fail.

*Rasayana therapy

*Rasayana therapy: In Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it has been quoted that there is a relationship between reproductive elements ([[shukra]]) and mind ([[manas]]). Both are interdependent, and one should try to conserve [[shukra]] to regulate [[manas]].<ref>Vaidyakiyasubhashitasahityam or sahityakasubhsaitavaidyakam (an anthology of didactic sayings on health) compiled by Dr. Govind Ghanekar, 18;35,36, Pg 139, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, 2003 edition.</ref> Brahmacharya helps in preservation of [[shukra dhatu]], [[oja]] and regulation of mind. Eventually, brahmacharya gives benefits of [[rasayana]] therapy. In achararasayana, brahmacharya is included as it can produce [[rasayana]] benefits. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/31]

In Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it has been quoted that there is a relationship between reproductive elements ([[shukra]]) and mind ([[manas]]). Both are interdependent, and one should try to conserve [[shukra]] to regulate [[manas]].<ref>Vaidyakiyasubhashitasahityam or sahityakasubhsaitavaidyakam (an anthology of didactic sayings on health) compiled by Dr. Govind Ghanekar, 18;35,36, Pg 139, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, 2003 edition.</ref> Brahmacharya helps in preservation of [[shukra dhatu]], [[oja]] and regulation of mind. Eventually, brahmacharya gives benefits of [[rasayana]] therapy. In achararasayana, brahmacharya is included as it can produce [[rasayana]] benefits. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/31]

==Practical methods and limitations==

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 Brahmacharya is fundamental to yoga practice; otherwise, all these efforts will fail.
-*Rasayana therapy
+*Rasayana therapy: In Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it has been quoted that there is a relationship between reproductive elements ([[shukra]]) and mind ([[manas]]). Both are interdependent, and one should try to conserve [[shukra]] to regulate [[manas]].<ref>Vaidyakiyasubhashitasahityam or sahityakasubhsaitavaidyakam (an anthology of didactic sayings on health) compiled by Dr. Govind Ghanekar, 18;35,36, Pg 139, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, 2003 edition.</ref>  Brahmacharya helps in preservation of [[shukra dhatu]], [[oja]] and regulation of mind. Eventually, brahmacharya gives benefits of [[rasayana]] therapy. In achararasayana, brahmacharya is included as it can produce [[rasayana]] benefits. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/31]
-In Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it has been quoted that there is a relationship between reproductive elements ([[shukra]]) and mind ([[manas]]). Both are interdependent, and one should try to conserve [[shukra]] to regulate [[manas]].<ref>Vaidyakiyasubhashitasahityam or sahityakasubhsaitavaidyakam (an anthology of didactic sayings on health) compiled by Dr. Govind Ghanekar, 18;35,36, Pg 139, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, 2003 edition.</ref>  Brahmacharya helps in preservation of [[shukra dhatu]], [[oja]] and regulation of mind. Eventually, brahmacharya gives benefits of [[rasayana]] therapy. In achararasayana, brahmacharya is included as it can produce [[rasayana]] benefits. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/31]
 ==Practical methods and limitations==