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Sadhana in the Path of Integral Yoga · Sri Aurobindo Studies

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  With its focus on transformation of body, life and mind through
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  the descent, development and expression of the next term in
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  the evolution of consciousness, the Integral Yoga sets a
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  different aim than other paths of yoga, which tend to focus on
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  individual liberation, salvation or transcendence.
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  As a result, the sadhana, the practice of the Integral Yoga,
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  takes on a different form than other paths of yoga.
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  The emphasis is not to immediately gather any kind of
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  spiritual experiences or powers, nor is it to gain the mastery of
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  the body through the practice of Hatha yoga, nor pursue the
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  rising of the serpent power coiled at the base of the spine,
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  or opening of the various chakras and experiencing the
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  states of consciousness that come with the opening of each of
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  these chakras. Rather, the emphasis is on
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  creating the appropriate foundation for the later steps
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  to take place securely, which implies tackling the inability
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  of the mind and the vital nature to attain calm and peace, and to
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  build that power to hold whatever forces manifest
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  thereafter without spilling them.
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  Srioro Bindo describes the unique nature of the Sadhna as
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  follows. Srioro Bindu observes quote.
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  Remember first, that an inner quietude caused by the
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  purification of the restless mind and vital, is the first
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  condition of a secure Sadhna. Remember, next, that to feel the
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  Mother's presence while in external action is already a
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  great step, and one that cannot be attained without a
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  considerable inner progress. Probably what you feel you need
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  so much but cannot define is a constant and vivid sense of the
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  Mother's force working in you, descending from above and taking
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  possession of the different planes of your being.
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  That is often a prior condition for the twofold movement of
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  ascent and descent. It will surely come in time.
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  These things can take a long time to begin visibly,
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  especially when the mind is accustomed to be very active and
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  has not the habit of mental silence.
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  When that veiling activity is there.
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  Much work has to be carried on behind the mobile screen of the
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  mind and the sadak thinks nothing is happening when really
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  much preparation is being done. If you want a more swift and
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  visible progress, it can only be by bringing your psychic to the
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  front through a constant self offering.
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  Aspire intensely but without impatience.
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  End Quote Reference Trio Robindo Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1.
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  Calm, Peace and Equality, pages 17 to 18.