• Yama deals with ethical standards. It focuses on behaviour and integrity. By this, you will also learn to conduct yourself in life.
• Niyama is the second step of Ashtanga yoga and teaches us about self-discipline.
• Asanas come at 3rd which are postures in yoga and defines the body as the temple, the care of which is very important for the inner growth.
• Pranayama is the breath control and forms a connection between breath, mind, and emotions.
• Pratyahara is the 5th limb which means sensory transcendence.
• Dharana means to focus on a single point. This concentration turns into a meditation.
• Dhyana is the 7th stage which is the uninterrupted flow of concentration.
• Samadhi is the last step which includes a state of ecstasy.

Above are the eight stages of Ashtanga yoga which is also known as an eight-limbed yoga. These eight steps serve as a prescription of morals, ethics, and self-discipline.

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