Chanting is one of the most traditional and first Yoga practices. It helps to open the throat area and is a great way to learn some Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutra.
PatanjaliThe obstacles that distract thought are disease, apathy, doubt, carelessness, indolence, dissipation, false vision, failure to attain a firm basis in yoga, and restlessness.
PatanjaliThe Yoga of action, leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration, spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara.
PatanjaliWhen there is firm conquest over covetousness, they who have conquered it wake up to the how and why of life.
Patanjali