1.) Yama | abstinences

• Attitude towards environment

  • Ahimsa | Nonviolence

  • Satya | Truthfulness

  • Asteya | Non-stealing

  • Brahmacharya | Moderation of Vital Energy

  • Aparigraha | Non-Covetousness

2.) Niyama | observances

• Attitude towards self

  • Sauca | Cleanliness

  • Santosha | Contentment

  • Tapah | Heat/Spiritual Austerities

  • Svadyaya | Self-Study

  • Isvara Pranidhana | Surrender

3.) Asana | Physical Posture

• Body is a temple of spirit; an important stage of spiritual growth

• Develop discipline, ability to concentrate 

4.) Pranayama | Breath Control

• Restraint & expansion of breath

• Develop energetic awareness of self

5.) Pratyahara | Draw Awareness Inward

• Allows us to objectively observe cravings and the habits that interfere with inner growth

6.) Dharana | Fixed Concentration

• Slow down the thinking process by concentrating on a single mental object

7.) Dyhana | Meditation/Contemplation

• The uninterrupted flow of concentration.

• A state of being keenly aware without focus

8.) Samadhi | Absorption/Peace

• Individual awareness dissolves