Yoga offers a system of self-care and well-being leading to ultimate spiritual liberation. According to Paranjali, the author of Yogasutra- one of the most sought-after traditional book in Yoga- Yoga has 8 limbs known as Ashtanga yoga. (Ashta means eight and Anga means limbs)
How to approach Yoga
Yama/ Social values
The practice of Yoga begins from keeping some social values. These values help you to be non-guilty and calmer. It will give you the clarity and awareness
Niyama/ Self-discipline
Yoga is a way of living, and practicing Niyama will support you to practice Yoga daily and with focus and dedication. Niyama are also mainly 5 in number.
Asana/ Body postures
This is the most popular element of Yoga lately. The purpose of Asana is to make the body firm and strong, so that one can focus on higher purposes
Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal)60px
The practice of Yoga begins from keeping some social values. These values help you to be non-guilty
Pranayama/ Breathing exercise
Prana means breath and ayama means controlling. Pranayama means breathing exercise and is a stepping
Dharana (Concentration)
Dharana is the practice of focusing on a single object. It is the state of concentration. Dharana is attained by focusing your thoughts on a single object.
Dhyana (meditation)
Dhyana means stillness of mind. It is the practice of concentrating on one object so that you and the object become one. It is the form of deep meditation
Samadhi (Enlightenment)
It is the eighth limb of yoga and third part of Yogic meditation, where individual awareness dissolves and becomes part of the universal wisdom.
