Yama, the restraints, guides us in living harmoniously with others through principles like non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, abstinence, and non-possessiveness.
Niyama focuses on positive duties towards ourselves, fostering cleanliness, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender to a higher power.
Asanas are essential for meditation, but Yoga is more than just physical postures.
Pranayama, the lengthening of the breath, clears energy pathways and channels energy to higher centers within us.
Pratyahara turns our focus inward and marks the end of the outer aspects of Yoga.
Dharana which is contemplation, leads to Dhyana or meditation, where we experience effortlessness and expanded awareness.
Dhyana or meditation extends beyond mere concentration or focus. Its practice yields transformative outcomes, and while relaxation and stress reduction may occur as by products, they are secondary to its true purpose.
Samadhi is the state of profound enlightenment and unity with the super-consciousness.
Inputs by: Oshin Satija who is a Health & Wellness Coach, Yoga Expert and Corporate Yoga Trainer