International Yoga Day: Know The 8 Limbs Of Yoga

The first limb of Yoga- Yama which includes five Yamas that is ahimsa, Satya, Asatya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha

Second limb of yoga: Niyama, there are five niyamas- saucha, santosha, tapas, svadhaya, isvarapranidaha

Third Limb of yoga: Asana is physical yoga poses. The Asanas includes many poses such as Virasna and Padmasna.

Fourth Limb of yoga: Pranayama is based on breathing techniques like Kapalbhati is to control on breath.

Fifth limb of yoga: Pratyahara, withdrawal from the senses means turning inward. Focusing on our breathing.

Sixth Limb of yoga: Dharana means focused concentration is the first step to meditation.

Seventh limb of yoga: Dhyana is a kind of meditative absorption means fully immersed in meditative process, an actual stage of meditation.

Eight limb of yoga : Samadhi is freedom from illusion-oneness with all living things. It is a Pure bliss.

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