Limb |
Description |
| Yamas |
Limb
one, the five yamas, deals with one's own ethical standards
and integrity, focusing on behavior and how we conduct
our lives.
| Ahimsa |
Nonviolence |
| Satya |
Truthfulness |
| Asteya |
Nonstealing |
| Brahmacharya |
Continence |
| Aparigraha |
Noncovetousness |
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| Niyamas |
Limb
two, the five niyamas, have to do with self-discipline
and spiritual observances.
| Saucha |
Cleanliness |
| Samtosa |
Contentment |
| Tapas |
Spirituality |
| Svadhyaya |
Self
awareness |
| Isvara
pranidhana |
Surrender |
|
| Asana |
The
"Postures" or "Poses" of yoga, help
us to develop the ability to concentrate. |
| Pranayama |
Breath
control and awareness of the connection between the breath,
mind and emotions. |
| Pratyahara |
Withdrawal
of the senses, to remove worldly destractions in order
to better observe ourselves. |
| Dharana |
The
advanced practice of concentration that allows us to focus
on one single mental object, like our breath, a sound,
an image. |
| Dhyana |
Meditation
or contemplation, a heightened state of awareness without
the need of focus. |
| Samadhi |
The
realization of interconnectedness with all living things,
often referred to being "enlightened"
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