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Ashtanga: The Eight Limbs of Yoga

Asha = Eight, Anga = Limb, Yoga = Union

The Eight Limbs of yoga are:

  • Yama - Ethical disciplines, morals
  • Niyama – Self observation, purification.
  • Asana - Poses, postures
  • Pranayama - breath control, rythmic.
  • Pratayahara - sense withdrawel
  • Dharana - Concentration.
  • Dhyana - meditation
  • Samadhi - A state of joy and peace

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