There are seven limbs of Yoga. Following this order as a lifestyle will help improve our entire personality and outlook towards life.
| Yamas | Attitudes towards others and learning to live in harmony in society |
| Niyamas | Attitudes towards ourselves and keeping our body, mind and spirit in health and happiness |
| Asanas | Practising physical postures to release tension of mind and body |
| Pranayama | Breathing properly in order to balance energy |
| Pratyahara | Exploring and withdrawal from the senses in order to gain mastery over external influences |
| Dharana | Developing and maintaining proper concentration |
| Dhyana | Resting in effortless meditation |
| Samadhi | Union with the universal self, the highest state of meditation |
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