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8 Limbs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Yamas | Limb 1 - Restraints |
| Ahimsa | Non-harming |
| Satya | Truth |
| Asteya | Non-stealing |
| Brahmacharya | Prana conservation - self discipline |
| Aparigraha | Non-coveting & Non-hoarding |
| Niyamas | Limb 2 - Observances |
| Saucha | Cleanliness |
| Santosha | Contentment |
| Tapas | Sustained Practice - Heat |
| Svadyaya | Self-study |
| Isvara Pranidana | Surrender to Higher Power - Connection to Universal Energies |
| Asana | Limb 3 - Postures |
| Pranayama | Limb 4 - Breathwork |
| Pratyahara | Limb 5 - Withdrawal of the Senses |
| Dharana | Limb 6 - Intense Focus |
| Dhyana | Limb 7 - State of Meditation |
| Samadhi | Limb 8 - State of Oneness |