8 Limb Path

Question 1

Samadhi

Dot of the yoga symbol.

Answer 1

Complete absorption

Our highest true nature. Fully present. Rid of ego. Deeply aware of our Oneness with the universe.

Union of self with object of meditation

Question 2

Dhyana

Answer 2

Meditation

State of profound stillness and clarity reached by focusing on inner self.

Question 3

Dharana

Answer 3

Concentration

Training mind to a single point of focus. When looking inward.

Unbroken stream of consciousness.

Question 4

Pratyahara

Answer 4

Turning inward

Withdrawing from senses. Away from things and external distractions.

Not seeking outward.

Question 5

Pranayama

Answer 5

Mindful breathing

Controlled movement of prana (life force)

Question 6

Asana

Answer 6

Postures

Prepare for meditation.
Keeps body healthy. Develops inner awareness.

Question 7

Niyamas

SSTSI-p

Answer 7

5 observances

Sauca 
Santosa 
Tapas 
Swadhyaya
Isvara-pranidhana

Question 8

Yamas

ASABA

Answer 8

5 Don’ts - moral restraints

Ahimsa 
Satya 
Asteya 
Brahmacarya 
Aparigraha

Question 9

Ahimsa

Answer 9

Yama

Don’t harm.
Nonviolence

Question 10

Satya

Answer 10

Yama

Don’t lie
Truth

Question 11

Asteya

Answer 11

Yama

Don’t steal
Nonstealing

Question 12

Brahmacarya

Answer 12

Yama

Non extremes
Moderation
Controlling of senses. Harmonizing desires.

Question 13

Aparigraha

Answer 13

Yama

Don’t grasp for things.
Nongreed.
Nonhoarding.
Simplicity.

Question 14

Sauca

Answer 14

Niyama

Be clean
Purity

Question 15

Santosa

Answer 15

Niyama

Be content. Acceptance.
Contentment

Question 16

Tapas

Answer 16

Niyama

Purification through fire
Dedicated.
Zealous, austere, serious
Self disciplined

Question 17

Swadhyaya

Answer 17

Niyama

Self-study
Inquiry. Seek truth. Outward and inward.

Question 18

Isvara-pranidhana

Answer 18

Niyama

Surrender to the divine within
Devotion to a higher power