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Eight Part Yoga (Asht-Aanga Yoga)
- (1) Yama
- Ahimsa, Sathyam, Asteyam, Brahmacharya, Kshama, Dhrithi, Dayaa, Arjavam, Mitaahaara, Shaucham
- (2) Niyama
- Thapas, Santhosha, Asthikyam, Daanam, Poojanam, Shravanam, Hri, Mathi, Japa, Hutham
- (3) Aasana
- (4) Praana-Yaama
- (5) Prathyaahaara
- (6) Dhaarana
- (7) Dhyaana
- (8) Samaadhi