If, you have read any yoga books, you will know that practising ‘Vashitva’ gives you the ability to control objects, animate or inanimate. And finally, ‘Ishtatva’, the last power gives one the ability to create and destroy objects at will, a power that almost rivals that of God. The ultimate power, it can be attained with dedicated practice of Yoga techniques.

Undoubtedly, it is very difficult to attain these powers, however, yoga books on meditation and spirituality, including other texts on yoga state, it is not impossible. At the same time, these texts inform that possession of these powers will impose hurdles in the path of self realization or illumination; however, they do mention certain ways to overcome the problems faced after gaining psychic powers.

Therefore, when practicing yoga, one should not aim at attaining psychic powers, but yoga should be practiced for realization of the self or Atma and God. Before, gaining mastery over sensory organs, one must master the mind first.

One can learn more by reading yoga books on mediation and spirituality, including many online yoga books, or else listen to yoga audio-tapes, in case reading is not your cup of tea. Before, practicing yoga, it is also a good idea to acquire some yoga accessories, such as, a yoga mat, yoga strap, and a yoga block. Why not involve a friend in your practice of yoga, buying a double set of yoga accessories to surprise him or her i.e. yoga mats, yoga straps and yoga blocks, not forgetting a gift of yoga books. Go, empower yourself with a Yoga trip!