Yama, Following the universal "code of conduct"; non-violence, truth, non-stealing, self-restraint, non-hoarding
Niyama, Following individual "code of conduct"; purity of mind and body, contentment, austerity or self-discipline, study of the self and religious scriptures, and dedication to the lord
Asana, Practicing Hatha Yoga or the yoga poses, as with anything else, the more you practice, the better you get!
Pranayama, breathing exercises is the bridge from the asanas to the meditative practices of yoga. The variety of breathing practices are both energizing and inward looking. Need to work with a teacher.
Pratyhara, teaches us about our reactive mind. We learn to discipline the mind to not react to every little thing. Reactions such as judgment, envy and anger lose their power. Withdrawal of the senses.
Dharana, is concentration. It is concentrating on something to learn how to calm the mind. Watching repetitive simple thoughts, sounds or the breath may be used.
Dhyana, is meditation. Pure awareness of the SELF. This is an effortless state concerned with self-understanding, peace of mind and happiness.
Samadhi, is the ultimate goal in yoga. Reaching the stillness in the mind, so that you can reach the divine state of the SELF.
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