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