The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

A series of steps and disciplines which purify the body and mind leading one to enlightenment

YAMA ~ One’s attitude towards others

NIYAMA~ One’s attitude towards one’s self

ASANA ~ Postures

PRANAYAMA ~ Breathing

PRATYAHARA ~ Sensory Inhibition

DHARANA ~ Focus

DHYANA ~ Meditation

SAMADHI ~ Blissful absorption of one’s individual consciousness in the essence of the universe