Yama – Ethical restraints

• Ahimsa – Non-violence

• Satya – Truthfulness

• Asteya – Non-stealing

• Brahmacharya – Control of the senses and celibacy

• Aparigraha – Freedom from desire and greed

Niyama – Observance

• Saucha – Purity, cleanliness

• Santosha – Contentment

• Tapas – Self discipline

• Swadhyaya – Self-study, study of scriptures

• Ishwara Pranidhana – Surrender to God’s will

Asana – Posture

Pranayama – Control of prana or life force

Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses

Dharana – Concentration

Dhyana – Meditation

Samadhi – Super-conscious state