Ashtanga Yoga comprises of the following Yama (self-restraint) – Non-killing, truthfulness, non-stealing and non-receiving. Niyama (discipline) – cleanliness, contentment, austerity, study and self-surrender to God. Moral discipline Asana – Posture Pranayama (Yoga breathing) – ‘Prana’ (vital breath) is the life-force, ‘Yama’ is control. Pranayama consists of breath control exercises. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) – Withdrawal of senses away from 5 sense organs (Panchendriya) Dharana – Concentration of the mind combined with retention of breath Dhyan – Meditation. Samadhi – The transcendental or super conscious state of being united with the God
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