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The eight limbs of Yoga, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, are: 1. Yama (ethical disciplines) 2. Niyama (self-discipline) 3. Asana (physical postures) 4. Pranayama (breath control) 5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) 6. Dharana (concentration) 7. Dhyana (meditation) 8. Samadhi (absorption...
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The eight limbs of Yoga, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, are: 1. Yama (ethical disciplines) 2. Niyama (self-discipline) 3. Asana (physical postures) 4. Pranayama (breath control) 5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) 6. Dharana (concentration) 7. Dhyana (meditation) 8. Samadhi (absorption or enlightenment) read less
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Patanjali described eight limbs of yoga. 1.Yam 2.Niyam 3.Asanas 4.Pranayam 5.Pratyhar 6.Dhyan 7.Dharana 8.Samadhi.
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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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He defined the eight limbs asyamas(abstinences),niyama(observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption). read less
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Yama,Niyama, Asana , Pranayam ,Pratyahara ,Dharana , Dhayana, Samadhi.
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1. Yam 2. Niyam 3.Yogasana 4.Prannayam 5.pratyahar 6.Dhyan 7.Dharna 8.Samadhi
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Ashtanga yoga is Patanjali's classification of classical yoga, as set out in his Yoga Sutras. He defined the eight limbs as yamas, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. The eight limbs form a sequence from the outer to the inner
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1. Yam (social Behaivour) 2. Niyam (self decepline) 3.Yogasana (Practice for sthirta) 4.Prannayam (work on Prana) 5.pratyahar (control sense organ) 6.Dharna (concentration) 7.Dhyan (Meditation) 8.Samadhi( goal)
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The 8 limbs of yoga are outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text of yoga philosophy. They are: 1. Yama (ethical disciplines)2. Niyama (self-disciplines)3. Asana (physical postures)4. Pranayama (breath control)5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses)6. Dharana (concentration)7. Dhyana...
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The 8 limbs of yoga are outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text of yoga philosophy. They are: 1. Yama (ethical disciplines)2. Niyama (self-disciplines)3. Asana (physical postures)4. Pranayama (breath control)5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses)6. Dharana (concentration)7. Dhyana (meditation)8. Samadhi (absorption or enlightenment) These limbs serve as a guide for living a purposeful and meaningful life, both on and off the yoga mat. read less
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Yama,Niyama, Asana , Pranayam ,Pratyahara ,Dharana , Dhayana, Samadhi.
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