- The Yamas (Behavior)
Ahimsa: Non-harming
Satya: Truth
Brahmacharya: Self-control
Asteya: Non-stealing
Apraigraha: Non-possessiveness
2. The Niyamas (Life-style development)
Saucha: Cleanliness
Santosha: Contentment
Tapas: Self-discipline
Svadhyaya: Self-study
Ishvara Pranidhana: Faith and surrender to the Divine Will
3. Asana: Posture
4. Pranayama: Control of Prana (breath)
5. Pratyahara: Control of the senses (taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing).
6. Dharana: Concentration
7. Dhyana: Meditation
8. Samadhi: Realization