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The 8 limbs of Yoga, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, are Yama (ethical standards), Niyama (self-discipline), Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (union with the divine).
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1. YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows 2. NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances 3. ASANA – Posture 4. PRANAYAMA – Breathing Techniques 5. PRATYAHARA – Sense withdrawal 6. DHARANA – Focused Concentration 7. DHYANA – Meditative Absorption...
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We are professional yoga teachers with 4 years of experience in this field.

He defined the eight limbs as yamas (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption).
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I am naturopathy doctor and yoga trainer with 5 year experience.

He defined the eight limbs as yamas (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption)
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Eight limbs of yoga is known as ashtanga yoga 1) yama 2)niyama 3)asana 4)pranayama 5)prathyahara 6)dharana 7)dhyana 8) samadhi These are the eight limbs that the Yogi should practice
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