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First limb

Yama

Second limb.

Niyama

Third limb

Asana

Fourth limb

Pranayama

Fifth limb

Pratyahara

Sixth limb

Dharana

Seventh limb

Dhyana

Eight limb

Samadhi

Yama means...

Ethical standards or sense of integrity.

Niyama means...

Self discipline and personal observances.

Asana means...

The postures.


(Literally - our connection to ground).

Pranayama means...

Breathing practices.


(Literally - extending the breath).

Pratyahara means...

Sense withdrawal.


Turning our awareness inwards.

Dharana means....

Concentration.

Dhyana means...

Meditation.

Samadhi means...


Bliss.

Yama 1: Ahimsa

Non harming.

Yama 2: Satya

Truthfulness.

Yama 3: Asteya

Non stealing.


(Gandhi says no wealth without work).

Yama 4: Brahmacharya

Continence.

Yama 5: Aparigraha

Not coveting.

Niyama 1: Saucha

Purity and cleanliness.

Niyama 2: Samtosha

Contentment.

Niyama 3: Tapas

Heat, spiritual practices.

Niyama 4: Svadhyaya

Spiritual and self study.

Niyama 5: Isvara pranidhana

Surrender to something bigger than ourselves.