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The Eight Limbs Of Yoga Flashcards

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Yama

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Ethical disciplines

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Niyama

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Self observation

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Asana

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Posture

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Pranayama

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Breath control

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Pratyahara

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Sense withdrawal

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Daharana

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Meditation

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Samadhi

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A sense of joy and peace

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The 5 Yamas

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Ahimsa: Non-violence
Satya: Truthfulness
Asteya: Non-stealing
Brahmacharya: Celibacy or fidelity
Aparigraha: Non-possessiveness or non-greed

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The 5 Niyamas

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Saucha: Cleanliness, both internally and externally
Santosha: Contentment
Tapas: Self-discipline, austerity, or training the senses
Svadhyaya: Self-study or inner exploration
Ishvarapranidhana: Surrender to a higher power

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