Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yamas – how we treat others
Ahimsa: Causing no harm
Satya: Truthfulness
Asteya: Non-stealing
Brahmacharya: Chastity; energy sustaining
Aparigraha: Non-possessiveness; distinguishing want from need
Niyamas – how we treat ourselves
Saucha: Cleanliness/purity
Santosha: Contentment
Tapas: Self-discipline
Svadhyaya: Self-study
Ishvara pranidhana: Committing to a higher power
Asanas – Body postures/poses
Pranayama – Breathing exercises, control of prana/life-force energy
Pratyahara – Gaining mastery over external influences
Dharana – Concentration of the mind
Dhyana – Meditation
Samadhi – Enlightenment
