What are the 8 limbs of Yoga?

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Yam, niyam, asan,pranayam, pratyahara, dharana dhyan, samadhi Thank you🙏😇 Namaskar🕉
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The eight limbs of yoga are yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption)."
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YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows. NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances. ASANA – Posture. PRANAYAMA – Breathing Techniques. PRATYAHARA – Sense withdrawal. DHARANA – Focused Concentration. DHYANA – Meditative Absorption. SAMADHI –...
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YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows. NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances. ASANA – Posture. PRANAYAMA – Breathing Techniques. PRATYAHARA – Sense withdrawal. DHARANA – Focused Concentration. DHYANA – Meditative Absorption. SAMADHI – Bliss or Enlightenment. read less
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The eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali Yoga. 1.Yam. Moral Discipline or restrictions such as truthfulness,non stealing and non violence. 2.Niyam. Positive observance such as purity contentment and self Discipline. 3.Asanas. Yoga postures 4.Pranayam Breathing techniques 5. Pratyahara. Withdrawing...
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The eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali Yoga. 1.Yam. Moral Discipline or restrictions such as truthfulness,non stealing and non violence. 2.Niyam. Positive observance such as purity contentment and self Discipline. 3.Asanas. Yoga postures 4.Pranayam Breathing techniques 5. Pratyahara. Withdrawing senses 6.Dharana. focussing mind 7.Dhyana Meditation 8. Samadhi. Absorption or stillness. The eight limbs of yoga are framework for spiritual growth and self realization. read less
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