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eight limbs of yoga

19 cards·by kfistolera
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Ashtanga
eight limbs of yoga
Yamas
external restraints
ahimsa
non-violence
satya
truthfulness
asteya
no stealing
brachmacharya
appropriate sexuality
aparigraha
non-greed
Niyamas
internal disciplines
saucha
purification
santosha
contentment
tapas
austerity
svadhyaya
self-study
Ishvara-pranidhana
devotion
Asana
physical postures
Pranayama
breath control/proper breathing
Pratyahara
withdrawal of the senses
Dharana
concentration
Dhyana
meditation
Samadhi
Merging/one with God-spirit