What is Astanga yoga
What is Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga literally means eight limbs. They are described by Patanjali and Thirumoolar as: Yama (abstinences), Niyama (observances), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (contemplation). |
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